Players Who Played for Geelong and Footscray
10 players have played senior AFL for both Geelong and Footscray since 1990, led by Luke Dahlhaus (71 games for Geelong, 154 for Footscray). Here is every one, with games and seasons at each club.
10 players have played senior AFL for both Geelong and Footscray since 1990, led by Luke Dahlhaus (71 games for Geelong, 154 for Footscray).
- 1.Luke Dahlhaus225 games
- Geelong 71 · 2019–2022
- Footscray 154 · 2011–2018
- 2.Shaun Higgins260 games
- Geelong 23 · 2021–2022
- Footscray 129 · 2006–2014
- North Melbourne 108 · 2015–2020
- 3.Bailey Smith150 games
- Geelong 47 · 2025–2026
- Footscray 103 · 2019–2023
- 4.Matthew Robbins146 games
- Geelong 7 · 1996–1997
- Footscray 139 · 1999–2007
- 5.Peter Street78 games
- Geelong 17 · 2001–2003
- Footscray 61 · 2004–2008
- 6.Andrew Wills148 games
- Geelong 59 · 1991–1994
- Footscray 10 · 2000
- Fremantle 79 · 1995–1999
- 7.Stewart Crameri103 games
- Geelong 4 · 2018
- Footscray 42 · 2014–2015, 2017
- Essendon 57 · 2010–2013
- 8.Tim Callan34 games
- Geelong 15 · 2003–2006
- Footscray 19 · 2008–2010
- 9.Nathan Djerrkura25 games
- Geelong 4 · 2009–2010
- Footscray 21 · 2011–2012
- 10.Anthony Darcy18 games
- Geelong 1 · 1992
- Footscray 14 · 1993–1994
- St Kilda 3 · 1996
Senior games from 1990 on only. Players whose careers began earlier show their games since 1990.
At a glance
- 10 players have played senior AFL for both Geelong and Footscray since 1990, led by Luke Dahlhaus (71 games for Geelong, 154 for Footscray).
- Six went from Geelong to Footscray, and four the other way.
- Four of the 10 also played for at least one other club.
- The most recent of them to play for either club: Bailey Smith, in 2026.
- That ranks 72 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 | Geelong | Footscray | Other clubs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Dahlhaus | 71 (2019–2022) | 154 (2011–2018) | – | 225 |
| Shaun Higgins | 23 (2021–2022) | 129 (2006–2014) | North Melbourne 108 | 260 |
| Bailey Smith | 47 (2025–2026) | 103 (2019–2023) | – | 150 |
| Matthew Robbins | 7 (1996–1997) | 139 (1999–2007) | – | 146 |
| Peter Street | 17 (2001–2003) | 61 (2004–2008) | – | 78 |
| Andrew Wills | 59 (1991–1994) | 10 (2000) | Fremantle 79 | 148 |
| Stewart Crameri | 4 (2018) | 42 (2014–2015, 2017) | Essendon 57 | 103 |
| Tim Callan | 15 (2003–2006) | 19 (2008–2010) | – | 34 |
| Nathan Djerrkura | 4 (2009–2010) | 21 (2011–2012) | – | 25 |
| Anthony Darcy | 1 (1992) | 14 (1993–1994) | St Kilda 3 | 18 |
Quick answers
- 10 players have played senior AFL for both Geelong and Footscray since 1990, led by Luke Dahlhaus (71 games for Geelong, 154 for Footscray). See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Luke Dahlhaus played the most games for Geelong: 71. See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Luke Dahlhaus played the most games for Footscray: 154. See the list→
- Six of them played for Geelong first and four played for Footscray first. See the list→
- Four of the 10 also played for a third club. See the list→
- 272 players have played senior AFL for Geelong since 1990, and 146 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- 286 players have played senior AFL for Footscray since 1990, and 146 of them also played for another club. Open the tool→
- Geelong shares the most players with Brisbane: 18. See them→
- Footscray shares the most players with St Kilda: 17. See them→
- Did Luke Dahlhaus play for Geelong and Footscray? Yes: 71 games for Geelong (2019–2022) and 154 for Footscray (2011–2018). See the list→
- Did Shaun Higgins play for Geelong and Footscray? Yes: 23 games for Geelong (2021–2022) and 129 for Footscray (2006–2014). See the list→
- Did Bailey Smith play for Geelong and Footscray? Yes: 47 games for Geelong (2025–2026) and 103 for Footscray (2019–2023). See the list→
- Did Matthew Robbins play for Geelong and Footscray? Yes: 7 games for Geelong (1996–1997) and 139 for Footscray (1999–2007). See the list→
- Did Peter Street play for Geelong and Footscray? Yes: 17 games for Geelong (2001–2003) and 61 for Footscray (2004–2008). See the list→
- Did Andrew Wills play for Geelong and Footscray? Yes: 59 games for Geelong (1991–1994) and 10 for Footscray (2000). See the list→
- Did Stewart Crameri play for Geelong and Footscray? Yes: 4 games for Geelong (2018) and 42 for Footscray (2014–2015, 2017). See the list→
- Did Tim Callan play for Geelong and Footscray? Yes: 15 games for Geelong (2003–2006) and 19 for Footscray (2008–2010). See the list→
- Did Nathan Djerrkura play for Geelong and Footscray? Yes: 4 games for Geelong (2009–2010) and 21 for Footscray (2011–2012). See the list→
- Did Anthony Darcy play for Geelong and Footscray? Yes: 1 game for Geelong (1992) and 14 for Footscray (1993–1994). See the list→
More club pairings
Geelong shares the most with
- Brisbane & Geelong (18)
- Geelong & North Melbourne (15)
- Carlton & Geelong (13)
- Essendon & Geelong (12)
- Geelong & St Kilda (12)
Footscray shares the most with
- St Kilda & Footscray (17)
- Hawthorn & Footscray (15)
- Melbourne & Footscray (14)
- Sydney & Footscray (14)
- Carlton & Footscray (13)
Common questions
How many players have played for both Geelong and Footscray?
10 players have played senior AFL for both Geelong and Footscray since 1990, led by Luke Dahlhaus (71 games for Geelong, 154 for Footscray).
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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