Players Who Played for North Melbourne and Footscray
12 players have played senior AFL for both North Melbourne and Footscray since 1990, led by Caleb Daniel (46 games for North Melbourne, 192 for Footscray). Here is every one, with games and seasons at each club.
12 players have played senior AFL for both North Melbourne and Footscray since 1990, led by Caleb Daniel (46 games for North Melbourne, 192 for Footscray).
- 1.Caleb Daniel238 games
- North Melbourne 46 · 2025–2026
- Footscray 192 · 2015–2024
- 2.Shaun Higgins260 games
- North Melbourne 108 · 2015–2020
- Footscray 129 · 2006–2014
- Geelong 23 · 2021–2022
- 3.Jose Romero195 games
- North Melbourne 73 · 1990–1994
- Footscray 122 · 1995–2001
- 4.Sam Power123 games
- North Melbourne 39 · 2008–2009
- Footscray 84 · 2002–2007
- 5.Keenan Reynolds86 games
- North Melbourne 12 · 1995–1996
- Footscray 74 · 1990–1994
- 6.Farren Ray209 games
- North Melbourne 4 · 2016
- Footscray 75 · 2004–2008
- St Kilda 130 · 2009–2015
- 7.Scott Welsh205 games
- North Melbourne 36 · 1996–1999
- Footscray 40 · 2008–2009
- Adelaide 129 · 2000–2007
- 8.Nathan Hrovat69 games
- North Melbourne 39 · 2017–2019
- Footscray 30 · 2013–2016
- 9.Tom Campbell58 games
- North Melbourne 12 · 2019–2021
- Footscray 42 · 2012–2017
- St Kilda 4 · 2022, 2024
- 10.Lachie Young47 games
- North Melbourne 39 · 2021–2023
- Footscray 8 · 2019–2020
- 11.Greg Eppelstun44 games
- North Melbourne 1 · 1993
- Footscray 43 · 1990–1992
- 12.Jade Rawlings148 games
- North Melbourne 3 · 2006
- Footscray 29 · 2004–2005
- Hawthorn 116 · 1996–2003
Senior games from 1990 on only. Players whose careers began earlier show their games since 1990.
At a glance
- 12 players have played senior AFL for both North Melbourne and Footscray since 1990, led by Caleb Daniel (46 games for North Melbourne, 192 for Footscray).
- Two went from North Melbourne to Footscray, and 10 the other way.
- Five of the 12 also played for at least one other club.
- The most recent of them to play for either club: Caleb Daniel, in 2026.
- That ranks 39 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 | North Melbourne | Footscray | Other clubs | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caleb Daniel | 46 (2025–2026) | 192 (2015–2024) | – | 238 |
| Shaun Higgins | 108 (2015–2020) | 129 (2006–2014) | Geelong 23 | 260 |
| Jose Romero† | 73 (1990–1994) | 122 (1995–2001) | – | 195 |
| Sam Power | 39 (2008–2009) | 84 (2002–2007) | – | 123 |
| Keenan Reynolds | 12 (1995–1996) | 74 (1990–1994) | – | 86 |
| Farren Ray | 4 (2016) | 75 (2004–2008) | St Kilda 130 | 209 |
| Scott Welsh | 36 (1996–1999) | 40 (2008–2009) | Adelaide 129 | 205 |
| Nathan Hrovat | 39 (2017–2019) | 30 (2013–2016) | – | 69 |
| Tom Campbell | 12 (2019–2021) | 42 (2012–2017) | St Kilda 4 | 58 |
| Lachie Young | 39 (2021–2023) | 8 (2019–2020) | – | 47 |
| Greg Eppelstun† | 1 (1993) | 43 (1990–1992) | – | 44 |
| Jade Rawlings | 3 (2006) | 29 (2004–2005) | Hawthorn 116 | 148 |
† Career began before 1990: earlier games are not counted.
Quick answers
- 12 players have played senior AFL for both North Melbourne and Footscray since 1990, led by Caleb Daniel (46 games for North Melbourne, 192 for Footscray). See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Shaun Higgins played the most games for North Melbourne: 108. See the list→
- Of the players who played for both, Caleb Daniel played the most games for Footscray: 192. See the list→
- Two of them played for North Melbourne first and 10 played for Footscray first. See the list→
- Five of the 12 also played for a third club. See the list→
- 307 players have played senior AFL for North Melbourne since 1990, and 167 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→
- North Melbourne shares the most players with Collingwood: 15. See them→
- Footscray shares the most players with St Kilda: 17. See them→
- Did Caleb Daniel play for North Melbourne and Footscray? Yes: 46 games for North Melbourne (2025–2026) and 192 for Footscray (2015–2024). See the list→
- Did Shaun Higgins play for North Melbourne and Footscray? Yes: 108 games for North Melbourne (2015–2020) and 129 for Footscray (2006–2014). See the list→
- Did Jose Romero play for North Melbourne and Footscray? Yes: 73 games for North Melbourne (1990–1994) and 122 for Footscray (1995–2001). See the list→
- Did Sam Power play for North Melbourne and Footscray? Yes: 39 games for North Melbourne (2008–2009) and 84 for Footscray (2002–2007). See the list→
- Did Keenan Reynolds play for North Melbourne and Footscray? Yes: 12 games for North Melbourne (1995–1996) and 74 for Footscray (1990–1994). See the list→
- Did Farren Ray play for North Melbourne and Footscray? Yes: 4 games for North Melbourne (2016) and 75 for Footscray (2004–2008). See the list→
- Did Scott Welsh play for North Melbourne and Footscray? Yes: 36 games for North Melbourne (1996–1999) and 40 for Footscray (2008–2009). See the list→
- Did Nathan Hrovat play for North Melbourne and Footscray? Yes: 39 games for North Melbourne (2017–2019) and 30 for Footscray (2013–2016). See the list→
- Did Tom Campbell play for North Melbourne and Footscray? Yes: 12 games for North Melbourne (2019–2021) and 42 for Footscray (2012–2017). See the list→
- Did Lachie Young play for North Melbourne and Footscray? Yes: 39 games for North Melbourne (2021–2023) and 8 for Footscray (2019–2020). See the list→
- Did Greg Eppelstun play for North Melbourne and Footscray? Yes: 1 game for North Melbourne (1993) and 43 for Footscray (1990–1992). See the list→
- Did Jade Rawlings play for North Melbourne and Footscray? Yes: 3 games for North Melbourne (2006) and 29 for Footscray (2004–2005). See the list→
More club pairings
North Melbourne 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 North Melbourne and Footscray?
12 players have played senior AFL for both North Melbourne and Footscray since 1990, led by Caleb Daniel (46 games for North Melbourne, 192 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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