Age, Biography and Wiki
James Podsiadly was born on 10 September, 1981 in Melbourne, Victoria, is an Australian rules footballer, born 1981. Discover James Podsiadly's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 42 years old?
| Popular As |
James Podsiadly |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
42 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
10 September 1981 |
| Birthday |
10 September |
| Birthplace |
Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 42 years old group.
James Podsiadly Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, James Podsiadly height is 193 cm and Weight 100 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
193 cm |
| Weight |
100 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is James Podsiadly's Wife?
His wife is Claire Podsiadly (m. 2012)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Claire Podsiadly (m. 2012) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
James Podsiadly Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is James Podsiadly worth at the age of 42 years old? James Podsiadly’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from Australia. We have estimated James Podsiadly's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Player |
James Podsiadly Social Network
Timeline
His grandfather and grandmother emigrated to Australia in the mid-1940s.
James Podsiadly (born 10 September 1981) is a former professional Australian rules football player who played for the Geelong Football Club and the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Originally playing for the Yarraville Football Club and the Western Jets, Podsiadly was recruited by Essendon in the 1999 AFL Rookie Draft with pick 58.
After playing 19 games with Essendon's reserves team in the VFL, Podsiadly was de-listed but was once again drafted as Collingwood selected him in the 2001 AFL Rookie Draft with the eighth pick.
Podsiadly played three games for Collingwood in the AFL pre-Season competition of 2002.
However, he did not play senior football during the regular season and was delisted at the end of the year.
He played for Collingwood's Williamstown over that time, and was the club's leading goalkicker in 2002.
Before being recruited back to an AFL list, Podsiadly played seven seasons in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
Podsiadly was recruited by the VFL club Werribee for the 2003 season.
He won the club's best & fairest award and the Frosty Miller medal as the VFL's leading goalkicker in 2005, breaking Nick Sautner's six-year winning streak.
During the 2005 AFL pre-season he trained with Werribee's former AFL affiliate, the Western Bulldogs and then in 2006 with Richmond.
During the 2008 VFL season, Podsiadly played his 100th game for Werribee and won his second best and fairest at the club.
He also won the 2008 J. J. Liston Trophy.
After six seasons with Werribee, Podsiadly left the club to take up a dual role as a player and fitness coach at the Geelong VFL club.
He qualified for VFL life membership in 2009, represented the VFL in three state games and was named in the VFL's team of the year in 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009.
He captained the side in the 2009 VFL season, won the club's best & fairest award and was their leading goal-kicker, with 68 goals.
Podsiadly was selected as a mature-age rookie by Geelong in the 2009 AFL rookie draft at the age of 28 and played his first AFL game against Fremantle in round three of 2010.
He was awarded 13 Brownlow Medal votes in his first year of AFL football.
He was drafted by as a mature-age rookie at pick #50 in the 2010 rookie draft and was traded to Adelaide after the 2013 season.
Podsiadly grew up in the Melbourne suburb of Spotswood.
Growing up he played soccer and tennis, and began playing football seriously at the age of 17.
When Podsiadly was ten, his grandfather became a significant influence in his life.
Podsiadly's grandfather was a soldier in the Polish army during World War II, was captured and spent 12 months in a concentration camp near the German town of Arnsberg.
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During the 2011 season, Podsiadly kicked 52 goals and averaged over 12 disposals per game.
Podsiadly played in the 2011 AFL Grand Final, where Geelong beat.
He was substituted out of the game in the second quarter after suffering a shoulder injury.
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He went on to play 18 and 16 games in the 2012 and 2013 seasons respectively.
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At the end of the 2013 season, Geelong delisted Podsiadly, who thereby became an unrestricted free agent.
On the last day of the 2013 free agency period, Podsiadly was traded for draft pick number 64 to (rather than as a free agent), and signed a two-year contract.
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He indicated that he was interested in playing with another club in 2014.
Podsiadly started well at his new club in 2014, missing only one game for the season.
He took 41 contested marks, ranked fourth in the AFL, and kicked 26 goals in 21 games, swinging between attack and defence.
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Podsiadly announced his retirement at the end of the 2015 AFL season, during which he failed to play a senior game for the Crows.
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In round 18, Podsiadly played his 100th AFL game against at the MCG.
