Troy Hearfield (born 31 October 1987) is an Australian former

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who played as a

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Club career

Newcastle Jets

Hearfield signed for

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in 2006. On 2 February 2007, Hearfield made his professional debut in a game against

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Wellington Phoenix

He made the transfer to

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on 28 March 2008 after a rift between his former club

about his release, and scored his first Phoenix goal against his former club on 23 November 2008. Over the last two season Hearfield has been a regular starter, playing out of position in right back for

. He worked hard and became a solid addition in the defence, he also was good in attack when on the overlap.

Central Coast Mariners

He parted ways with Phoenix at the end of the 2010–2011 season. and signed with the

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for the 2011–2012 A-League season. Over the off-season Hearfield was on a loan deal for four months with Indonesian outfit Pelita Jaya. He scored his first goal in a 2–2 draw against Semen Padang FC. Hearfield made his debut for the Mariners, scoring in a pre-season friendly match against Scottish giants

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. On 28 October 2012, Hearfield failed a doping test following the Mariners' round 4 match against Melbourne Heart. He played the club's following two matches while his sample was analysed, and after his sample was found to be positive he was provisionally suspended by ASADA. On 5 April 2013, it was reported that Hearfield had been sacked by the Central Coast Mariners. However, the next day the club released a statement confirming his departure but denying his sacking, instead claiming that Hearfield asked to be released from his contract.

International career

He has represented Australia at both U-20 and U-23 level, however he was unlucky to miss out on selection for the Australian Olympic Football team. He has shown a good goal scoring record at both levels.

A-League career statistics

Honours

Club

: * A-League Championship: 2007–08

: * A-League Premiership: 2011–12

Personal life

On 9 November 2023, Hearfield was jailed for 12 months after pleading guilty to larceny valued at less than $2000, shoplifting, possessing a prohibited drug and three counts of driving a motor vehicle during a disqualification period.

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