John Georgiades

For the British musician, see John Georgiadis.

John Georgiades (born 3 January 1966) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Subiaco in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) and Footscray in the Australian Football League (AFL).

John Georgiades
Personal information
Date of birth	(1966-01-03) 3 January 1966 (age 59)
Original team(s)	Subiaco (WAFL)
Draft	No. 35, 1988 national draft
Debut	1989, Footscray vs. Carlton, at Princes Park
Height	185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	83 kg (183 lb)
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
1986–1988	Subiaco	56 (106)
1989–1991	Footscray	15 (27)
1991–1993	Subiaco	47 (62)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1991.
Career highlights
WAFL premiership player: 1988
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Georgiades made his debut for Subiaco in the 1986 WAFL season.^[1] An "abundantly skilled half-forward", he had a breakout year in 1988,^[2] kicking 65 goals from 22 games.^[1] He finished runner-up to Todd Breman in the Bernie Naylor Medal.^[3] He capped off his season by kicking six goals in Subiaco's premiership victory over Claremont in the 1988 WAFL Grand Final, and was regarded as unlucky not to win the Simpson Medal as best on ground. He also polled 25 votes in the Sandover Medal, only five behind the eventual winner Mark Watson.^[2]

Georgiades was drafted by Footscray at number 35 at the 1988 VFL Draft. He is remembered for his debut in Round 1 of the 1989 season where he kicked 8 goals against Carlton. Only three players have kicked more goals on debut in VFL/AFL history.^{[citation needed]} Georgiades played 15 games over three seasons at Footscray.

Georgiades's son, Mitch, made his AFL debut for Port Adelaide in round one of the 2020 AFL season.^[4]