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'''Christopher Dylan "Chris" Judd''' (born 8 September 1983) is a professional [[Australian rules football]]er and current captain of the [[Carlton Football Club]] in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL).
'''Christopher Dylan "Chris" Judd''' (born 8 September 1983) is a professional [[Australian rules football]]er and current captain of the [[Carlton Football Club]] in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL).


Widely regarded as one of the best footballers currently in the AFL,<ref name="sheahan">{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/blues-skipper-chris-judd-reveals-his-passion-for-the-game/story-e6frf9jf-1226032305489|title=Blues skipper Chris Judd reveals his passion for the game|first=Mike|last=Sheahan|date=1 April 2011|accessdate=8 December 2011|newspaper=Herald Sun|location=Melbourne, VIC}}</ref> Judd has twice won the league's highest individual honour, the [[Brownlow Medal]], and is a dual [[Leigh Matthews Trophy]] winner as the [[AFL Players Association]] most valuable player, and he is a premiership captain, having captained the [[West Coast Eagles]] to the [[2006 AFL Grand Final|2006 AFL Premiership]]. Consistently recognised as one of the game's premier midfielders,<ref name="sheahan" /> Judd has been selected in the [[All-Australian team]] six times, including as captain in [[2008 All-Australian team|2008]]. At a representative level, he played for [[Australian international rules football team|Australia]] in the [[2002 International Rules Series]] and for [[Victoria Australian rules football team|Victoria]] in the [[AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match]] in 2008.
Widely regarded as the best midfielder in the competition and one of the best footballers currently in the AFL,<ref name="sheahan">{{cite news|url=http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/blues-skipper-chris-judd-reveals-his-passion-for-the-game/story-e6frf9jf-1226032305489|title=Blues skipper Chris Judd reveals his passion for the game|first=Mike|last=Sheahan|date=1 April 2011|accessdate=8 December 2011|newspaper=Herald Sun|location=Melbourne, VIC}}</ref> Judd has twice won the league's highest individual honour, the [[Brownlow Medal]], and is a dual [[Leigh Matthews Trophy]] winner as the [[AFL Players Association]] most valuable player, and he is a premiership captain, having captained the [[West Coast Eagles]] to the [[2006 AFL Grand Final|2006 AFL Premiership]]. Consistently recognised as one of the game's premier midfielders,<ref name="sheahan" /> Judd has been selected in the [[All-Australian team]] six times, including as captain in [[2008 All-Australian team|2008]]. At a representative level, he played for [[Australian international rules football team|Australia]] in the [[2002 International Rules Series]] and for [[Victoria Australian rules football team|Victoria]] in the [[AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match]] in 2008. Judd was also a star growing up playing football for the hopevalley football club where he won multiple awards but was beaten each year for the best and fairest by another local star Josh.


Judd is recognised as a great at two clubs: West Coast and his current club Carlton. During his 134 games with West Coast he captained the club for two seasons and won two [[Club Champion Award]]s. After returning to Melbourne to captain the Carlton Football Club, Judd won the [[John Nicholls Medal]] as the club's Best and Fairest three times, and become just one of four players in AFL history to win a Brownlow Medal at more than one club.<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/20/3017082.htm</ref>
Judd is recognised as a great at two clubs: West Coast and his current club Carlton. During his 134 games with West Coast he captained the club for two seasons and won two [[Club Champion Award]]s. After returning to Melbourne to captain the Carlton Football Club, Judd won the [[John Nicholls Medal]] as the club's Best and Fairest three times, and become just one of four players in AFL history to win a Brownlow Medal at more than one club.<ref>http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/20/3017082.htm</ref>

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This article is about the Australian rules footballer. For the husband of Jennifer Lopez from 2001-2002, see Cris Judd.

Chris Judd
Chris Judd at the 2005 Grand Final parade
Personal information
Full name Christopher Dylan Judd
Date of birth (1983-09-08) 8 September 1983 (age 41)
Place of birth Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Original team(s) Sandringham Dragons (TAC Cup)
Draft #3 (PP), 2001 National Draft, West Coast
Height / weight 189cm / 88kg
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Carlton
Number 5
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Christopher Dylan "Chris" Judd (born 8 September 1983) is a professional Australian rules footballer and current captain of the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Widely regarded as the best midfielder in the competition and one of the best footballers currently in the AFL,[1] Judd has twice won the league's highest individual honour, the Brownlow Medal, and is a dual Leigh Matthews Trophy winner as the AFL Players Association most valuable player, and he is a premiership captain, having captained the West Coast Eagles to the 2006 AFL Premiership. Consistently recognised as one of the game's premier midfielders,[1] Judd has been selected in the All-Australian team six times, including as captain in 2008. At a representative level, he played for Australia in the 2002 International Rules Series and for Victoria in the AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match in 2008. Judd was also a star growing up playing football for the hopevalley football club where he won multiple awards but was beaten each year for the best and fairest by another local star Josh.

Judd is recognised as a great at two clubs: West Coast and his current club Carlton. During his 134 games with West Coast he captained the club for two seasons and won two Club Champion Awards. After returning to Melbourne to captain the Carlton Football Club, Judd won the John Nicholls Medal as the club's Best and Fairest three times, and become just one of four players in AFL history to win a Brownlow Medal at more than one club.[2]

Early life

Chris Judd was born in Melbourne to Andrew Judd and Lisa Engel.[3] Raised in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs, where he played for the East Sandringham Junior Football Club[4] before he attended Caulfield Grammar School.[5] Judd was an all round sportsman and junior track and field star and solid cricket player. At Caulfield Grammar, he began to focus on Australian rules football and later captained the school's First team. Judd attained an ENTER score of 96.20 on his Victorian Certificate of Education.[6]

Judd was a graduate of the 2000 AIS/AFL Academy and participated in the 2000 AFL National Under 18 Championships, although due to his young age at 17, he was too young to be drafted by an AFL club. He played TAC Cup football with the Sandringham Dragons through to 2001.

At the 2001 AFL National Under 18 Championships, Judd was named captain of the Vic Metro team, despite chronic shoulder problems.[7] Although he missed the 2001 AFL Draft Camp, his performances at the state championships made him an obvious standout to recruiters and was tipped to be picked high in the 2001 AFL Draft. Judd was taken by West Coast with its priority draft pick (No. 3 overall) in what was later to be called the "super draft" due to the standout quality of the players to have developed from that draft year.

Australian Football League career

West Coast Eagles

Judd played only one WAFL match [8] before making his debut for West Coast in Round 2, 2002. He had an impressive debut season, winning the AFLPA Best First Year Player Award. In his second season, he alternated between the midfield and forward line, and with several dominant performances, he finished runner up in the club best and fairest. Judd was appointed as one of the Eagles' four vice-captains, prior to the commencement of the 2004 season.

2004 was Judd's breakthrough season, in which he successfully combined with captain Ben Cousins, midfielder Daniel Kerr and ruckman Dean Cox in the Eagles' midfield. Judd averaged 22 disposals and kicked 24 goals for the season and became West Coast's first Brownlow medallist, polling 30 votes to finish seven ahead of runner-up Mark Ricciuto. Additionally, he was named to his first All Australian Team as a wingman, and won the Eagles' Club Champion award for the first time. In 2005, Judd again averaged 22 disposals and was runner-up to Cousins as Club Champion; he kicked the Goal of the Year, and won the Norm Smith Medal in West Coast's four point loss to Sydney in the 2005 AFL Grand Final.

Judd on the field during the 2006 AFL Season

On 1 March 2006, Judd was named captain of the club, succeeding Ben Cousins, who stepped down from the role for disciplinary reasons.[9] As captain, he led the Eagles to a one-point victory against Sydney in the 2006 AFL Grand Final, winning his only AFL Premiership medallion. Additionally, Judd won his second club best and fairest award, his second All-Australian selection and the Leigh Matthews Trophy as the AFL Players Association's Most Valuable Player.

Judd's strong form continued into 2007, and he polled Brownlow votes in each of his first eight games for the season. However, as the year progressed, Judd was hampered by a chronic groin injury, which sidelined him for several weeks, and restricted his performance in the games he did play. He was forced to play off the bench and in the forward line often, and was rested for several games in anticipation of playing in the finals series.

Departure from West Coast Eagles

On 16 September 2007, two days after West Coast's semi-final elimination by Collingwood, it was announced that Judd had left West Coast and would be requesting a trade to a club in Victoria.[10] He notified West Coast coach John Worsfold and CEO Trevor Nisbett of his intentions earlier that day.[11][12] As arguably the most talented player in the competition, his departure created much attention and speculation among the Melbourne-based clubs, the media and the football community.

In the weeks following the announcement of his departure, Chris Judd met with four clubs: Essendon, Melbourne, Collingwood and Carlton.[13] Judd's management informed Melbourne that Judd was surprised with their presentation, but felt that their Junction Oval training facilities were "an issue". On 2 October 2007, Judd announced that his preferred club was Carlton. Carlton was initially favoured as most likely to secure the services of Judd, because the club held two early draft picks which could be used in negotiations with West Coast.[14] On 11 October 2007, Judd was officially traded to Carlton along with a third round selection in the 2007 AFL Draft (No. 46 overall) for Carlton's first and second round selections (No. 3 and 20) and Josh Kennedy, who was reluctant to leave Carlton.[15] Judd was subsequently given the #5 guernsey vacated by the trade of Kennedy.[16]

Carlton

Chris Judd at Carlton training in 2008

During the off-season, Judd was awarded the captaincy of the club entering into his first season with the Blues. His first game in navy blue was a Friday afternoon practice match on 7 March 2008 against the Western Bulldogs at MC Labour Park, with his presence attracting 12,000 fans; Judd scored a goal and had 20 touches.[17]

Judd began playing with Carlton from the first round. His return match against West Coast at Subiaco Oval in Round 7 was widely anticipated in the media, and Carlton won by 37 points.[18] Judd played 21 of the 22 home-and-away games through the season was named All-Australian captain and ruck rover – his third All-Australian selection, and first as captain – and won the John Nicholls Medal for the best and fairest of the Carlton Football Club. He also represented the Victorian team the following week for the Hall of Fame Tribute Match. Judd again won the John Nicholls Medal and All-Australian selection in 2009.

Judd had a controversial end to his 2009 season. In Carlton's elimination final loss to Brisbane, Judd was cited by the Match Review Panel for misconduct against Michael Rischitelli, after Judd made unnecessary contact near Rischitelli's eyes. The media initially reported the case as eye-gouging, and Judd created a bigger controversy when he stated that his intention was not to eye-gouge, but to push a pressure point behind Rischitelli's ear. Judd later said that his comment was intended as dry humor, but it was misinterpreted as genuine and prompted condemnation from many sources, from sports commentators to martial arts experts. After contesting the charge and appealing the penalty at the AFL Tribunal, Judd was suspended for three weeks. In another deadpan statement after the hearing, he stated "I've since watched a couple of Steven Seagal movies and realised that pressure points are no laughing matter," but he also acknowledged his own "stupidity" in the controversy.[19][20] Then, his leadership was called into question when the team misbehaved during an organised Christmas booze cruise, which saw suspensions to teammates Andrew Walker, Eddie Betts and Ryan Houlihan.[21]

After missing the opening three rounds of the 2010 season due to the "pressure point" incident, Judd three Brownlow votes in each of his first five matches for the season, going on to win his second Brownlow Medal with 30 votes, four ahead of 2009 Brownlow Medallist Gary Ablett, Jr.. He became the thirteenth VFL/AFL player to win the Brownlow more than once, the fourth VFL/AFL player to win the Brownlow at two different clubs (West Coast and Carlton), and the first VFL/AFL player to twice poll thirty or more votes in a season.[22] Judd also won his fifth All-Australian selection, being named on the interchange bench, and his third consecutive John Nicholls Medal, becoming the only player other than Nicholls to win the Carlton best and fairest award three times in a row.[23]

In 2011, Judd led Carlton to its best season in a decade, helping the team finish 5th at the end of the season, and to record its first finals victory since 2001. He was awarded the Leigh Matthews Trophy for the second time in his career, as well as the AFLPA's Best Captain Award for the first time.[24] He was named vice-captain and ruck-rover of the All-Australian team, his fourth consecutive selection.[25][26] He had entered the Brownlow Medal count as an unbackable favourite, with TAB Sportsbet electing to pay out early after Round 20, but he ultimately finished fifth.[27] He played his 200th AFL game during the season.

Footballing recognition

Judd's has been praised by AFL journalists and past players, in addition to formal awards he has received.

[28]

I'm continually amazed the way he plays his game... You hear him interviewed and you think what an unbelievably together, mature, young guy he is. He's a fantastic guy to have.

— Leigh Matthews, VFL/AFL Player of the Century[29]

He is the hardest opponent I've ever played on. I remember watching him when he first burst on to the scene, I actually would look at him as someone I wanted to base my game around. His speed, his accuracy with his skills, his contested football. It's just fantastic.

— Adam Goodes, Dual Brownlow Medallist[30]

I played with magnificent players. Nicholls, Doull, Jesaulenko, but Judd is by far the best I've ever seen. He is just so consistently good, week after week - the way he's going he will win another Brownlow.

— Ted Hopkins, 1970 Carlton premiership player, speaking in May 2011[31]

It is almost super human, the way that he shrugs tackles and wins clearances and shimmies and shakes and sets up scoring opportunities and his consistency.

— Peter Bell, Former Fremantle Captain,[32]

Statistics

Statistics are correct as of end of 2011 season. (1 October 2011)[33]
Season Team No. Games Goals Behinds Kicks Marks Handballs Disposals
2002 West Coast Eagles 3 22 21 12 222 48 109 331
2003 West Coast Eagles 3 23 29 15 268 52 150 418
2004 West Coast Eagles 3 23 24 15 330 51 171 501
2005 West Coast Eagles 3 24 15 24 336 77 200 536
2006 West Coast Eagles 3 23 29 20 332 61 263 595
2007 West Coast Eagles 3 19 20 14 240 37 197 437
2008 Carlton Blues 5 21 15 9 250 41 258 508
2009 Carlton Blues 5 23 12 19 319 54 290 609
2010 Carlton Blues 5 20 14 11 291 61 248 539
2011 Carlton Blues 5 24 14 16 301 69 332 633
Totals 222 193 155 2889 551 2218 5107
Averages per game 0.9 0.7 13.0 2.5 10.0 23.0

  Brownlow Medallist & Club Champion.   Club Champion.

Honours

  • Individual
    • Brownlow Medal: 2004, 2010
    • Runner-Up Brownlow Medal: 2009
    • Leigh Matthews Trophy: 2006, 2011
    • All-Australian: 2004, 2006, 2008 (Captain), 2009 (Vice-Captain), 2010, 2011 (Vice-Captain)
    • Norm Smith Medal: 2005
    • Victorian Team representative honours in AFL Hall of Fame Tribute Match: 2008
    • International Rules Series representative honours: 2002
    • AFLPA Best First Year Player Award: 2002
  • Carlton
    • John Nicholls Medal: 2008, 2009, 2010
    • Captain of Carlton: 2008–present
  • West Coast
    • West Coast Club Champion Award: 2004, 2006
    • Ross Glendinning Medal: 2005 (twice), 2006
    • Captain of West Coast Eagles: 2006–2007
  • Other achievements
    • AFL Goal of the Year: 2005
    • The Age Player of the Year: 2009

Media appearances

Towards the end of 2003, Judd began writing a column on the West Coast Eagles official website called "Juddy's Jibe". Some of his opinions presented in these columns prompted extensive media commentary, such as his view that footballers should not be role models. Throughout the 2006 season, the column was also published in Melbourne newspaper The Age, where Judd spoke about issues such as global warming, terrorism, superficiality in the mass media, world peace and James Surowiecki's book The Wisdom of Crowds.

In 2009, he featured in the official advertisement for the AFL, receiving a mark from Aaron Davey on a Basketball court and then sprinting in front of a stampede of horses on a horse racing track before handballing to Adam Goodes.

Personal life

Judd is currently studying for a Master of Business Administration degree, and has previously completed university courses in media studies and corporate governance.[34] Judd owned a Toyota Prius hybrid car and switched to "green power" at his former Perth house.[35] He is also a registered organ donor.[36] He is currently an environmental ambassador for Visy[37] and drives the Hyundai i30.[38]

On 31 December 2010, Judd married speech pathologist and model Rebecca Twigley.[39] They have a son, Oscar Dylan, born 26 July 2011.[40] On the night of Judd's 2004 Brownlow win, Twigley wore a very revealing red dress which caused national comment.[41]

References

  1. ^ a b Sheahan, Mike (1 April 2011). "Blues skipper Chris Judd reveals his passion for the game". Herald Sun. Melbourne, VIC. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
  2. ^ http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/09/20/3017082.htm
  3. ^ http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/national/chris-judd-rebecca-twigley-welcomed-to-melbourne/story-e6frf7l6-1111114441658
  4. ^ Daffey, Paul (23 June 2007); Where did he come from?
  5. ^ Silkstone, Dan (8 June 2007). "Caulfield rocks as Judd goes back to school". The Age.
  6. ^ McClure, Geoff (17 March 2008). "Where have you hoarded the advertising, Collo?". Melbourne: The Age.
  7. ^ http://www.afl.com.au/tabid/208/default.aspx?newsid=96953
  8. ^ "Chris Judd (East Perth)". WAFL Online. Retrieved 8 December 2011.
  9. ^ "Charge likely over booze-bus incident". Melbourne: The Age. 26 February 2006. Retrieved 21 December 2008. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ "Judd: the $10 million man". Herald Sun. 10 June 2007. [dead link‍]
  11. ^ "Chris Judd leaves West Coast". West Coast Football Club. 16 September 2007.
  12. ^ "Winds of change batter Eagles". AAP. 16 September 2007.
  13. ^ "Judd decides against Dons, Demons". Fairfax. 1 October 2007.
  14. ^ "Judd chooses Blues". AAP. 2 October 2007.
  15. ^ The Australia (2010). Eagles land a reluctant catch. Retrieved 15 May 2010.
  16. ^ "Judd deal done with Carlton". The Age. 11 October 2007.
  17. ^ Herald Sun (2008). Judd to captain Blues.
  18. ^ Wilson, Ray (3 May 2008). "Blues end drought in West". The Age.
  19. ^ "Judd regrets 'stupidity' as ban stands". The Age. Melbourne. 10 September 2009.
  20. ^ Blake, Martin (7 September 2009). "Judd denies he eye-gouged". The Age. Melbourne.
  21. ^ The fatal flaw in Chris Judd's leadership, The Roar, Retrieved on 11 January 2010.
  22. ^ Excluding the 1976-77 medals, which did not follow the traditional 3-2-1 voting system
  23. ^ Carlton Football Club Judd in John Nicholls Medal threepeat, retrieved 28 September 2010.
  24. ^ Evans, Heath (12 September 2011). "Judd takes home Players' MVP double". Australian Football League Players' Association. Retrieved 12 September 2011.
  25. ^ Paton, Al (6 September 2011). "Leon Davis, Eddie Betts make All-Australian Squad". Herald Sun. Retrieved 6 September 2011.
  26. ^ Holmesby, Luke (19 September 2011). "Pies dominate AA team". Australian Football League. Retrieved 19 September 2011.
  27. ^ Anderson, Jon (8 August 2011). "Sportsbet.com.ay pays out on Chris Judd Brownlow". Herald Sun. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
  28. ^ Lienert, Sam (23 May 2010). "Hawks show fight to down Blues 110-60". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  29. ^ Robert, Draine. Inside Sport (magazine) August 2010. {{cite book}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  30. ^ Todd, Balym. Sunday Herald Sun (newspaper) April 2011. {{cite book}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  31. ^ http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/113076/default.aspx
  32. ^ http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2011/08/16/chris-judd-just-gets-better/
  33. ^ "Chris Judd statistics". AFL Tables. Retrieved 1 October 2010.
  34. ^ Leach, Francis (9 April 2002). "Debutant Judd wins Rising Star nomination". AFL Online.
  35. ^ McClure, Geoff (2 May 2007). "V8 out, 'nerd' car in as Judd goes green". Melbourne: The Age Company Ltd.
  36. ^ Lamperd, Ruth (3 October 2007). "Chris Judd signs for life". Herald Sun.
  37. ^ Chris Judd: Environmental Ambassador
  38. ^ "Thoughts from cream of AFL crop". Real Footy. 23 March 2009.
  39. ^ "Judd, Twigley set to marry". ninemsn.com.au. 11 November 2009. {{cite news}}: |first= missing |last= (help)
  40. ^ Rebecca Judd gives birth to a baby boy
  41. ^ Hellard, Peter (24 September 2005). "Bec steals the show". Herald Sun. p. 9.


Sporting positions
Preceded by West Coast Eagles captain
2006–2007 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Carlton Football Club captain
2008–present 		Incumbent
Awards
Preceded by AFLPA Best First Year Player Award
2002 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Brownlow Medal
2004 		Succeeded by
Preceded by West Coast Eagles Club Champion Award
2004
Preceded by Norm Smith Medal
2005 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Goal of the Year
2005 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Leigh Matthews Trophy
2006 		Succeeded by
West Coast Eagles Club Champion Award
2006 		Succeeded by
Preceded by All-Australian captain
2008 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Carlton Best and Fairest
2008, 2009, 2010 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Brownlow Medal
2010 		Succeeded by
Preceded by Leigh Matthews Trophy
2011 		Most recent

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