Ricky O'Loughlin (born 4 July 1979) is a former

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er who played with

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in the

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(AFL). O'Loughlin made his senior debut in 1999 in the

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(SANFL) with

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and was drafted by Adelaide at pick 51 in the 1999 AFL draft. A half forward, O'Loughlin played his first AFL match at the Gabba, five rounds into the

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, with Jonathan Brown, Aaron Shattock and

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also making their league debuts. In two seasons, O'Loughlin managed only nine appearances and spent most of his time in the SANFL. He was rookie listed at his brother

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but could not break into the seniors. O’Loughlin played in the 1999 Port Adelaide Premiership team in the SANFL. https://www.portadelaidefc.com.au/news/715948/1999-was-a-chance-for-redemption-says-coach-stephen-williams

References

* *Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). ''The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers''. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing. {{DEFAULTSORT:Oloughlin, Ricky 1979 births Living people Australian rules footballers from South Australia Adelaide Football Club players Port Adelaide Magpies players Indigenous Australian players of Australian rules football