Andrew Obst (born 19 August 1964) is a former

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er who played for

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in the

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(AFL) and

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in the

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(SANFL).

Port Adelaide (1987–1989, 1998–1999)

Obst started his career in the

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, representing the Australian Amateurs team at the

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before playing for Port Adelaide. He was drafted to Melbourne with pick 37 in the

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but did not move until a few years later. Andrew was a member of 4 Port Adelaide premiership teams. 2 prior to going to the AFL 1988 and 1989, and 2 after 1998 & 1999.

Melbourne (1990–1997)

Andrew eventually joined Melbourne for the

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. An on-baller, Obst was also used as a centreman and tagger. He took part in seven finals matches while at Melbourne.

Personal life

Obst came from a known Port Adelaide family; his grandfather

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, father

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and uncle

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all played with distinction for Port Adelaide. Andrew's uncle Trevor Obst is Brad Ebert's grandfather.

Sources

References

* *Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). ''The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers''. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing. {{DEFAULTSORT:Obst, Andrew 1964 births Living people Melbourne Football Club players Port Adelaide Magpies players South Australian State of Origin players Australian rules footballers from South Australia Port Adelaide Football Club (SANFL) players Port Adelaide Football Club players (all competitions)