Andy Otten reached a major milestone in 2018, playing his 100th AFL game nine years and 317 days after his AFL debut in 2008.
Having overcome two knee reconstructions during his time at West Lakes, Otten chalked up the ton in the Round Six win over Gold Coast, playing a block of five games in the senior side.
Soreness in his Achilles kept him on the sidelines during the middle of the season before he returned at AFL level for the final two games.
The defender was a late inclusion for Adelaide’s Round 22 match with North Melbourne and impressed, keeping key forward Ben Brown goalless.
Happy 100 games to a guy who's had to wait longer than most ! @andyotten22 #weflyasone pic.twitter.com/yLSQmoUObW
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) April 26, 2018
A TON OF TIME: Otten celebrates 100 games
At a glance (AFL):
Games: 8
Disposals per game: 16
Marks per game: 7
Rebound 50s per game: 3
At a glance (SANFL):
Games: 5
Disposals per game: 14
Marks per game: 5
Best game:
Round 22 v North Melbourne
Otten had 19 touches and took five marks in Adelaide’s nine-point win over the Roos and stopped Coleman Medal contender Ben Brown from hitting the scoreboard.
In the first three quarters, Brown had just three disposals.
Pyke says he was extremely proud of Andy Otten’s game and how dedicated he is to the team #weflyasone
— Adelaide Crows (@Adelaide_FC) August 19, 2018
Post-match, coach Don Pyke said he was proud of Otten’s performance and dedication to the team.
“I called him at six o’clock on Friday night and said you’re going to come in and play and take Ben Brown and Otto being the professional he is said ‘not a problem, I’ll do whatever I can for the team’,” Pyke said.
“He was outstanding tonight.”
