Scott Russell (footballer)
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Scott Russell (born 7 May 1970) is a former
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footballer who played for Collingwood and
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in the
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. He played all possible 26 games in his debut season in 1990, winning a premiership medallion at the end of the year.


Career

Russell began his
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(AFL) career with
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in 1990 after being recruited from
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(SANFL) club Sturt. He made an immediate impact, playing all 26 games in his debut season and contributing significantly to Collingwood's premiership victory that year. His outstanding performance earned him the Harry Collier Trophy, awarded to the club's best first-year player. Throughout his nine seasons with Collingwood, Russell was a consistent and reliable
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, known for his pace, class, and ability to win possessions. He played a total of 182 games and scored 107 goals for the club. His consistency was evident as he finished third in the club's best and fairest count in 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1996. Russell's durability was notable, with an almost injury-free run apart from a bout of glandular fever in 1994. He was a smooth runner with a slightly hunched kicking style, constantly positioning himself to get the ball. His dependability and hard work in the packs were pillars of strength during a challenging period for Collingwood, which featured in only two finals in the 11 years following the 1990 triumph. In addition to his club achievements, Russell represented
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eight times in State of Origin football. After leaving Collingwood at the end of the 1998 season, he joined the
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, playing 16 games in 1999 before injuries led to his retirement in 2000. In 2011, Russell was retrospectively awarded the 1996
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Medal for his best-on-ground performance against Essendon, where he amassed 26 disposals and a goal.


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