Aaron Sandilands
- January 4, 2024
- Australian Rules Footballer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Aaron Sandilands |
| Occupation | Australian Rules Footballer |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 6, 1982(1982-12-06) |
| Age | 42 |
| Birthplace | Australia |
| Country | Australia |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
Aaron Sandilands Biography
| Name | Aaron Sandilands |
| Birthday | Dec 6 |
| Birth Year | 1982 |
| Place Of Birth | Australia |
| Birth Country | Australia |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
| Parents | Gary Sandilands, Trudi Sandilands |
| Siblings | Chad Sandilands, Nikki Sandilands |
| Spouse | Jenny Hofsink |
| Children(s) | Sloane Ellie Sandilands, Billie Sandilands |
Aaron Sandilands is one of the most popular and richest Australian Rules Footballer who was born on December 6, 1982 in Australia, Australia. 33rd overall pick by Fremantle in the 2002 draft, he was named to the All-Australian team three times in consecutive years from 2008-2010. His position is listed as ruckman.
He played Australian rules football like Bradley Hill.
Originally from the small town of Mount Barker in the Great Southern region of Western Australia, Sandilands originally played at Under 17s level for the Mount Barker Football Club. He moved to Perth, joined Willeton Junior Football Club and was selected by Fremantle in the rookie draft prior to the 2002 season. He spent the entire 2002 year playing for East Fremantle in the WAFL, before being elevated to the senior list prior to the 2003 season.
Originally from Mount Barker, Western Australia, Sandilands played with the East Fremantle Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL), before being rookie listed by Fremantle in the 2002 Rookie Draft. Upgraded from the rookie list at the end of the 2002 season, he made his senior debut for the club in round one of the 2003 season. Due to his height, Sandilands played almost exclusively as a ruckman, occasionally resting in the forward line. He was named in the All-Australian team in three consecutive years between 2008 and 2010, and again in 2014. He is also a dual Doig Medallist as Fremantle’s best and fairest player, won in 2009 and 2015.
He grew up in Mount Barker in Western Australia.
Aaron Sandilands Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Australian Rules Footballer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Aaron Sandilands is one of the richest Australian Rules Footballer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Aaron Sandilands 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Upon being drafted by Fremantle, he first played with East Fremantle before being called up to senior level.
He was nominated as an Australian Football League Rising Star in 2003.
Aaron Sandilands (born 6 December 1982) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). At 211 cm (6 ft 11 in) tall, and with a peak weight of 120 kg (265 lb), he is the second heaviest (behind Mick Nolan) and equal tallest player to ever play in the AFL.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 11 in |
Aaron Sandilands height 6 ft 11 in Aaron weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Aaron Sandilands Dating?
According to our records, Aaron Sandilands married to Jenny Hofsink. As of December 1, 2023, Aaron Sandilands’s is not dating anyone.
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Sandilands suffered broken ribs and a collapsed lung after being kneed in the back by Nic Naitanui in the Western Derby in round 3, 2016. He did not return to football until round 20, playing two of the final three games of the season.
Facts & Trivia
Aaron Ranked on the list of most popular Australian Rules Footballer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Aaron Sandilands celebrates birthday on December 6 of every year.
Top Facts about Aaron Sandilands
- Aaron Sandilands is a retired Australian rules footballer.
- He was born on December 6, 1982 in Western Australia.
- Sandilands played for the Fremantle Dockers from 2003-2019.
- He is known for his height of 211 cm (6 ft 11 in).
- Sandilands holds the record for most hitouts in AFL history.
- He was named All-Australian four times during his career.
- Sandilands played in two Grand Finals with Fremantle but did not win a premiership.
- He retired after playing 271 games and kicking 27 goals.
- Sandilands was widely regarded as one of the best ruckmen of his generation.
- His retirement marked the end of an era for Fremantle Football Club.
Who is the tallest AFL player?
Standing 213cm, Colina could become the tallest player to ever play an AFL game, overtaking current record holders, Fremantle great Aaron Sandilands and Collingwood’s Mason Cox, who are both 211cm.
What does Aaron Sandilands Do now?
Sandilands retired in 2019. Following his retirement, Sandilands was appointed as Fremantle’s specialist ruck coach for the 2020 AFL season.
How heavy is Aaron Sandilands?
269 lbs
Who is the shortest AFL player?
THE SHORTEST player to play AFL/VFL football is Jim ‘Nipper’ Bradford , who was just 155cm.
Who is the oldest AFL player?
Dustin Fletcher
Years| Club| Games (Goals)
1993–2015| Essendon| 400 (71)
International team honours
Years| Team| Games (Goals)