Players Who Played for Greater Western Sydney and Footscray
11 players have played senior AFL for both Greater Western Sydney and Footscray since 1990, led by Callan Ward (267 games for Greater Western Sydney, 60 for Footscray). Here is every one, with games and seasons at each club.
11 players have played senior AFL for both Greater Western Sydney and Footscray since 1990, led by Callan Ward (267 games for Greater Western Sydney, 60 for Footscray).
- 1.Callan Ward327 games
- Greater Western Sydney 267 · 2012–2025
- Footscray 60 · 2008–2011
- 2.Ryan Griffen257 games
- Greater Western Sydney 55 · 2015–2018
- Footscray 202 · 2005–2014
- 3.Adam Treloar263 games
- Greater Western Sydney 79 · 2012–2015
- Footscray 90 · 2021–2026
- Collingwood 94 · 2016–2020
- 4.Rory Lobb221 games
- Greater Western Sydney 74 · 2014–2018
- Footscray 81 · 2023–2026
- Fremantle 66 · 2019–2022
- 5.Jake Stringer250 games
- Greater Western Sydney 38 · 2025–2026
- Footscray 89 · 2013–2017
- Essendon 123 · 2018–2024
- 6.Sam Reid108 games
- Greater Western Sydney 98 · 2012–2013, 2016–2021
- Footscray 10 · 2008–2011
- 7.Dylan Addison93 games
- Greater Western Sydney 5 · 2014
- Footscray 88 · 2006–2013
- 8.Matthew Kennedy165 games
- Greater Western Sydney 19 · 2016–2017
- Footscray 47 · 2025–2026
- Carlton 99 · 2018–2024
- 9.Josh Bruce163 games
- Greater Western Sydney 14 · 2012–2013
- Footscray 50 · 2020–2023
- St Kilda 99 · 2014–2019
- 10.Tom Boyd61 games
- Greater Western Sydney 9 · 2014
- Footscray 52 · 2015–2018
- 11.Sam Darley20 games
- Greater Western Sydney 13 · 2012–2013
- Footscray 7 · 2014–2015
Senior games from 1990 on only. Players whose careers began earlier show their games since 1990.
At a glance
- 11 players have played senior AFL for both Greater Western Sydney and Footscray since 1990, led by Callan Ward (267 games for Greater Western Sydney, 60 for Footscray).
- Six went from Greater Western Sydney to Footscray, and five the other way.
- Five of the 11 also played for at least one other club.
- The most recent of them to play for either club: Adam Treloar, Rory Lobb, Jake Stringer and Matthew Kennedy, in 2026.
- That ranks 55 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 | Greater Western Sydney | Footscray | Other clubs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callan Ward | 267 (2012–2025) | 60 (2008–2011) | – | 327 |
| Ryan Griffen | 55 (2015–2018) | 202 (2005–2014) | – | 257 |
| Adam Treloar | 79 (2012–2015) | 90 (2021–2026) | Collingwood 94 | 263 |
| Rory Lobb | 74 (2014–2018) | 81 (2023–2026) | Fremantle 66 | 221 |
| Jake Stringer | 38 (2025–2026) | 89 (2013–2017) | Essendon 123 | 250 |
| Sam Reid | 98 (2012–2013, 2016–2021) | 10 (2008–2011) | – | 108 |
| Dylan Addison | 5 (2014) | 88 (2006–2013) | – | 93 |
| Matthew Kennedy | 19 (2016–2017) | 47 (2025–2026) | Carlton 99 | 165 |
| Josh Bruce | 14 (2012–2013) | 50 (2020–2023) | St Kilda 99 | 163 |
| Tom Boyd | 9 (2014) | 52 (2015–2018) | – | 61 |
| Sam Darley | 13 (2012–2013) | 7 (2014–2015) | – | 20 |
Quick answers
- 11 players have played senior AFL for both Greater Western Sydney and Footscray since 1990, led by Callan Ward (267 games for Greater Western Sydney, 60 for Footscray). See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Callan Ward played the most games for Greater Western Sydney: 267. See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Ryan Griffen played the most games for Footscray: 202. See the list→
- Six of them played for Greater Western Sydney first and five played for Footscray first. See the list→
- Five of the 11 also played for a third club. See the list→
- 141 players have played senior AFL for Greater Western Sydney since 1990, and 88 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→
- Greater Western Sydney shares the most players with Carlton: 16. See them→
- Footscray shares the most players with St Kilda: 17. See them→
- Did Callan Ward play for Greater Western Sydney and Footscray? Yes: 267 games for Greater Western Sydney (2012–2025) and 60 for Footscray (2008–2011). See the list→
- Did Ryan Griffen play for Greater Western Sydney and Footscray? Yes: 55 games for Greater Western Sydney (2015–2018) and 202 for Footscray (2005–2014). See the list→
- Did Adam Treloar play for Greater Western Sydney and Footscray? Yes: 79 games for Greater Western Sydney (2012–2015) and 90 for Footscray (2021–2026). See the list→
- Did Rory Lobb play for Greater Western Sydney and Footscray? Yes: 74 games for Greater Western Sydney (2014–2018) and 81 for Footscray (2023–2026). See the list→
- Did Jake Stringer play for Greater Western Sydney and Footscray? Yes: 38 games for Greater Western Sydney (2025–2026) and 89 for Footscray (2013–2017). See the list→
- Did Sam Reid play for Greater Western Sydney and Footscray? Yes: 98 games for Greater Western Sydney (2012–2013, 2016–2021) and 10 for Footscray (2008–2011). See the list→
- Did Dylan Addison play for Greater Western Sydney and Footscray? Yes: 5 games for Greater Western Sydney (2014) and 88 for Footscray (2006–2013). See the list→
- Did Matthew Kennedy play for Greater Western Sydney and Footscray? Yes: 19 games for Greater Western Sydney (2016–2017) and 47 for Footscray (2025–2026). See the list→
- Did Josh Bruce play for Greater Western Sydney and Footscray? Yes: 14 games for Greater Western Sydney (2012–2013) and 50 for Footscray (2020–2023). See the list→
- Did Tom Boyd play for Greater Western Sydney and Footscray? Yes: 9 games for Greater Western Sydney (2014) and 52 for Footscray (2015–2018). See the list→
- Did Sam Darley play for Greater Western Sydney and Footscray? Yes: 13 games for Greater Western Sydney (2012–2013) and 7 for Footscray (2014–2015). See the list→
More club pairings
Greater Western Sydney shares the most with
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 Greater Western Sydney and Footscray?
11 players have played senior AFL for both Greater Western Sydney and Footscray since 1990, led by Callan Ward (267 games for Greater Western Sydney, 60 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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