Chris Judd

Selected as pick three in the 2001 National Draft, Chris Judd rapidly emerged as a dominant force in Australian rules football. He made his AFL debut in Round 2, 2002, and quickly earned the AFLPA Best First Year Player Award. His early career at the West Coast Eagles was marked by explosive speed and midfield prowess, securing him the Brownlow Medal in 2004 as the club’s first recipient, along with the West Coast Club Champion award the same year. Judd further solidified his status by winning the Norm Smith Medal in 2005 and captaining the Eagles to a Premiership win in 2006, a year he was also recognized as the AFL Players Association Most Valuable Player.

Judd’s significant contributions to Australian football and his subsequent career success have been recognized with prestigious inductions. He was honored with induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame in 2021 and the Sport Australia Hall of Fame in 2022, acknowledging his enduring legacy both on and off the field.