Players Who Played for Essendon and Western Bulldogs
Five players have played senior AFL for both Essendon and Western Bulldogs (Footscray) since 1990, led by Adam Cooney (31 games for Essendon, 219 for Western Bulldogs). Here is every one, with games and seasons at each club.
Five players have played senior AFL for both Essendon and Western Bulldogs (Footscray) since 1990, led by Adam Cooney (31 games for Essendon, 219 for Western Bulldogs).
- 1.Adam Cooney250 games
- Essendon 31 · 2015–2016
- Western Bulldogs 219 · 2004–2014
- 2.Jake Stringer250 games
- Essendon 123 · 2018–2024
- Western Bulldogs 89 · 2013–2017
- Greater Western Sydney 38 · 2025–2026
- 3.Stewart Crameri103 games
- Essendon 57 · 2010–2013
- Western Bulldogs 42 · 2014–2015, 2017
- Geelong 4 · 2018
- 4.Ilija Grgic87 games
- Essendon 2 · 1999
- Footscray 62 · 1993–1996
- West Coast 23 · 1997–1998
- 5.Mark Alvey59 games
- Essendon 14 · 2004–2005
- Western Bulldogs 45 · 1998–2003
Senior games from 1990 on only. Players whose careers began earlier show their games since 1990.
At a glance
- Five players have played senior AFL for both Essendon and Western Bulldogs (Footscray) since 1990, led by Adam Cooney (31 games for Essendon, 219 for Western Bulldogs).
- One went from Essendon to Western Bulldogs (Footscray), and four the other way.
- Three of the 5 also played for at least one other club.
- The most recent of them to play for either club: Jake Stringer, in 2024.
- That ranks 138 of the 171 club pairings by shared players since 1990.
Checked 21 October 2026 · data as of 15 September 2026
Every player who played for both
| Player | Essendon | Western Bulldogs (Footscray) | Other clubs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adam Cooney | 31 (2015–2016) | 219 (2004–2014) | – | 250 |
| Jake Stringer | 123 (2018–2024) | 89 (2013–2017) | Greater Western Sydney 38 | 250 |
| Stewart Crameri | 57 (2010–2013) | 42 (2014–2015, 2017) | Geelong 4 | 103 |
| Ilija Grgic | 2 (1999) | 62 (1993–1996) | West Coast 23 | 87 |
| Mark Alvey | 14 (2004–2005) | 45 (1998–2003) | – | 59 |
Quick answers
- Five players have played senior AFL for both Essendon and Western Bulldogs (Footscray) since 1990, led by Adam Cooney (31 games for Essendon, 219 for Western Bulldogs). See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Jake Stringer played the most games for Essendon: 123. See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Adam Cooney played the most games for Western Bulldogs: 219. See the list→
- One of them played for Essendon first and four played for Western Bulldogs (Footscray) first. See the list→
- Three of the 5 also played for a third club. See the list→
- 304 players have played senior AFL for Essendon since 1990, and 135 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- 286 players have played senior AFL for Western Bulldogs (Footscray) since 1990, and 146 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- Essendon shares the most players with Richmond: 14. See them→
- Western Bulldogs (Footscray) shares the most players with St Kilda: 17. See them→
- Did Adam Cooney play for Essendon and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 31 games for Essendon (2015–2016) and 219 for Western Bulldogs (2004–2014). See the list→
- Did Jake Stringer play for Essendon and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 123 games for Essendon (2018–2024) and 89 for Western Bulldogs (2013–2017). See the list→
- Did Stewart Crameri play for Essendon and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 57 games for Essendon (2010–2013) and 42 for Western Bulldogs (2014–2015, 2017). See the list→
- Did Ilija Grgic play for Essendon and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 2 games for Essendon (1999) and 62 for Footscray (1993–1996). See the list→
- Did Mark Alvey play for Essendon and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 14 games for Essendon (2004–2005) and 45 for Western Bulldogs (1998–2003). See the list→
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Common questions
How many players have played for both Essendon and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)?
Five players have played senior AFL for both Essendon and Western Bulldogs (Footscray) since 1990, led by Adam Cooney (31 games for Essendon, 219 for Western Bulldogs).
What counts as playing for a club?
At least one senior AFL game for that club in 1990 or later. Games before 1990 are not counted, so a career that began in the 1980s shows only its games since 1990.
How up to date is it?
The data is as of 15 September 2026. Games and clubs are compiled from public records: AFL Tables season statistics and Wikipedia.
Sources
- Season player statistics, 1990 to 2026, from AFL Tables (afltables.com).
- Club and honour records from Wikipedia.
- Data as of 15 September 2026. Facts compiled from public records; no text is copied from either source.
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