Stephen Gilham was born on 2 September 1984 and is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Port Adelaide Football Club, Hawthorn Football Club and Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League.
11 Facts About Stephen Gilham
1.
2.
Stephen Gilham only managed one senior game during his time in South Australia, in 2005 as result of an injury and illness to two other players.
3.
Stephen Gilham was delisted at the end of the season.
4.
Stephen Gilham spent most of 2006 playing for Hawthorn's VFL affiliate team, Box Hill, before eventually earning an opportunity in the senior side in the round 19 match against Carlton.
5.
Stephen Gilham remained in the side for the remainder of the season, and impressed observers with his composure under pressure.
6.
In recognition of his improvement in both game play and muscle mass, Stephen Gilham was promoted to Hawthorn's senior list for season 2007.
7.
Stephen Gilham played every match for the year, and was effective on a wide range of opponents in defence.
8.
Stephen Gilham injured his left knee when he hyperextended in a NAB Cup quarter-final against Carlton more in 2009 pre-season cup.
9.
In round eight of the 2011 season whilst playing against St Kilda, Stephen Gilham ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and then missed the rest of the season.
10.
Stephen Gilham was traded to the Greater Western Sydney Giants on 26 October 2012.
11.
On 26 August 2014, Stephen Gilham announced his retirement from the AFL, effective at the end of the season.