Players Who Played for Melbourne and Western Bulldogs
14 players have played senior AFL for both Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray) since 1990, led by Daniel Cross (39 games for Melbourne, 210 for Western Bulldogs). Here is every one, with games and seasons at each club.
14 players have played senior AFL for both Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray) since 1990, led by Daniel Cross (39 games for Melbourne, 210 for Western Bulldogs).
- 1.Daniel Cross249 games
- Melbourne 39 · 2014–2015
- Western Bulldogs 210 · 2002–2013
- 2.Lachie Hunter199 games
- Melbourne 26 · 2023–2024
- Western Bulldogs 173 · 2013–2022
- 3.James Harmes174 games
- Melbourne 152 · 2015–2023
- Western Bulldogs 22 · 2024–2025
- 4.Craig Ellis122 games
- Melbourne 15 · 2002
- Western Bulldogs (Footscray) 107 · 1994–2001
- 5.Mitch Hannan80 games
- Melbourne 50 · 2017–2020
- Western Bulldogs 30 · 2021–2023
- 6.Stephen Powell142 games
- Melbourne 44 · 2000, 2002
- Western Bulldogs 30 · 1997–1999
- St Kilda 68 · 2003–2006
- 7.Stefan Martin203 games
- Melbourne 57 · 2008–2012
- Western Bulldogs 13 · 2021–2022
- Brisbane Lions 133 · 2013–2020
- 8.Tony Campbell69 games
- Melbourne 26 · 1990–1991
- Footscray 43 · 1992–1993, 1996
- 9.Luke Beveridge106 games
- Melbourne 30 · 1990–1992
- Footscray 31 · 1993–1995
- St Kilda 45 · 1996–1999
- 10.Oskar Baker57 games
- Melbourne 15 · 2019–2021
- Western Bulldogs 42 · 2023–2026
- 11.Allen Jakovich54 games
- Melbourne 47 · 1991–1994
- Footscray 7 · 1996
- 12.James Cook77 games
- Melbourne 3 · 2000
- Western Bulldogs (Footscray) 49 · 1996–1999
- Carlton 25 · 1994–1995
- 13.Josh Schache76 games
- Melbourne 4 · 2023–2024
- Western Bulldogs 45 · 2018–2022
- Brisbane Lions 27 · 2016–2017
- 14.Adrian Campbell10 games
- Melbourne 2 · 1993
- Footscray 8 · 1990, 1992
Senior games from 1990 on only. Players whose careers began earlier show their games since 1990.
At a glance
- 14 players have played senior AFL for both Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray) since 1990, led by Daniel Cross (39 games for Melbourne, 210 for Western Bulldogs).
- Seven went from Melbourne to Western Bulldogs (Footscray), and seven the other way.
- Five of the 14 also played for at least one other club.
- The most recent of them to play for either club: Oskar Baker, in 2026.
- That ranks 22 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 | Melbourne | Western Bulldogs (Footscray) | Other clubs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Cross | 39 (2014–2015) | 210 (2002–2013) | – | 249 |
| Lachie Hunter | 26 (2023–2024) | 173 (2013–2022) | – | 199 |
| James Harmes | 152 (2015–2023) | 22 (2024–2025) | – | 174 |
| Craig Ellis | 15 (2002) | 107 (1994–2001) | – | 122 |
| Mitch Hannan | 50 (2017–2020) | 30 (2021–2023) | – | 80 |
| Stephen Powell | 44 (2000, 2002) | 30 (1997–1999) | St Kilda 68 | 142 |
| Stefan Martin | 57 (2008–2012) | 13 (2021–2022) | Brisbane Lions 133 | 203 |
| Tony Campbell† | 26 (1990–1991) | 43 (1992–1993, 1996) | – | 69 |
| Luke Beveridge† | 30 (1990–1992) | 31 (1993–1995) | St Kilda 45 | 106 |
| Oskar Baker | 15 (2019–2021) | 42 (2023–2026) | – | 57 |
| Allen Jakovich | 47 (1991–1994) | 7 (1996) | – | 54 |
| James Cook | 3 (2000) | 49 (1996–1999) | Carlton 25 | 77 |
| Josh Schache | 4 (2023–2024) | 45 (2018–2022) | Brisbane Lions 27 | 76 |
| Adrian Campbell† | 2 (1993) | 8 (1990, 1992) | – | 10 |
† Career began before 1990: earlier games are not counted.
Quick answers
- 14 players have played senior AFL for both Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray) since 1990, led by Daniel Cross (39 games for Melbourne, 210 for Western Bulldogs). See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, James Harmes played the most games for Melbourne: 152. See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Daniel Cross played the most games for Western Bulldogs: 210. See the list→
- Seven of them played for Melbourne first and seven played for Western Bulldogs (Footscray) first. See the list→
- Five of the 14 also played for a third club. See the list→
- 314 players have played senior AFL for Melbourne since 1990, and 166 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→
- Melbourne shares the most players with St Kilda: 19. See them→
- Western Bulldogs (Footscray) shares the most players with St Kilda: 17. See them→
- Did Daniel Cross play for Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 39 games for Melbourne (2014–2015) and 210 for Western Bulldogs (2002–2013). See the list→
- Did Lachie Hunter play for Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 26 games for Melbourne (2023–2024) and 173 for Western Bulldogs (2013–2022). See the list→
- Did James Harmes play for Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 152 games for Melbourne (2015–2023) and 22 for Western Bulldogs (2024–2025). See the list→
- Did Craig Ellis play for Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 15 games for Melbourne (2002) and 107 for Western Bulldogs (Footscray) (1994–2001). See the list→
- Did Mitch Hannan play for Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 50 games for Melbourne (2017–2020) and 30 for Western Bulldogs (2021–2023). See the list→
- Did Stephen Powell play for Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 44 games for Melbourne (2000, 2002) and 30 for Western Bulldogs (1997–1999). See the list→
- Did Stefan Martin play for Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 57 games for Melbourne (2008–2012) and 13 for Western Bulldogs (2021–2022). See the list→
- Did Tony Campbell play for Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 26 games for Melbourne (1990–1991) and 43 for Footscray (1992–1993, 1996). See the list→
- Did Luke Beveridge play for Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 30 games for Melbourne (1990–1992) and 31 for Footscray (1993–1995). See the list→
- Did Oskar Baker play for Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 15 games for Melbourne (2019–2021) and 42 for Western Bulldogs (2023–2026). See the list→
- Did Allen Jakovich play for Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 47 games for Melbourne (1991–1994) and 7 for Footscray (1996). See the list→
- Did James Cook play for Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 3 games for Melbourne (2000) and 49 for Western Bulldogs (Footscray) (1996–1999). See the list→
- Did Josh Schache play for Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 4 games for Melbourne (2023–2024) and 45 for Western Bulldogs (2018–2022). See the list→
- Did Adrian Campbell play for Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)? Yes: 2 games for Melbourne (1993) and 8 for Footscray (1990, 1992). See the list→
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Common questions
How many players have played for both Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray)?
14 players have played senior AFL for both Melbourne and Western Bulldogs (Footscray) since 1990, led by Daniel Cross (39 games for Melbourne, 210 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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