Cory Young
Cory Young (born 6 March 1971) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Richmond and West Coast in the Victorian/Australian Football League (VFL/AFL).
| Cory Young | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Cory Peter John Young | ||
| Date of birth | 6 March 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Melbourne | ||
| Original team(s) | Oakleigh | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Mid | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1989–90 | Richmond | 6 (1) | |
| 1991 | West Coast | 1 (1) | |
| Total | 7 (2) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1991. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
In two seasons at Richmond, Young only managed six games and spent the rest of his time in the reserves. He was drafted by West Coast in 1991 but again struggled to break into the seniors due to injuries. Young made just one appearance, a win over Essendon at Windy Hill mid-season, contributing three disposals and a goal.[1] He infamously disagreed with coach Mick Malthouse's feedback after that game, and was never seen again at the top level.[2]
After leaving the AFL he played in the Victorian Football Association. He was captain of the Oakleigh Football Club in 1994 and won the J. J. Liston Trophy that season, the club's final season before becoming a feeder club for Springvale. He also played briefly with Frankston.[3]
References
- "AFL Tables - Essendon v West Coast - Sat, 11-May-1991 2:10 PM - Match Stats". AFL Tables. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
- https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/glen-jakovich-reveals-moment-cory-young-clapped-back-at-then-coach-mick-malthouse-ng-b881450115z
- Stewart Oldfield (1 September 1994). "Last-round knockout wins Young the Liston". The Age. Melbourne, VIC. p. 32.
- Cory Young's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.