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{{short description|Australian rules footballer}}
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| fullname = John Rombotis
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| originalteam = [[Sandringham Dragons|Central U-18s]]
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| draftpick = 23rd overall, [[1994 AFL Draft]]
| draftpick = 23rd overall, [[1994 AFL draft]]
| heightweight = 181 cm / 85 kg
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| years = 1995–1996 <br /> 1997 <br /> 1998–2000 <br /> '''Total -'''
| clubs = [[Fitzroy Football Club|Fitzroy]] <br /> [[Port Adelaide Football Club|Port Adelaide]] <br /> [[Richmond Football Club|Richmond]]
| games(goals) = 26 (16) <br /> 9 (5) <br /> 13 (2) <br /> '''48 (23)'''
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| statsend = 2000
| years1 = 1995–1996
| club1 = [[Fitzroy Football Club|Fitzroy]]
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'''John Rombotis''' (born 13 October 1976) is a former [[Australian rules football]]er who played for [[Fitzroy Football Club|Fitzroy]], [[Port Adelaide Football Club|Port Adelaide]] and [[Richmond Football Club|Richmond]] in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL).
'''John Rombotis''' (born 13 October 1976) is a former [[Australian rules football]]er who played for [[Fitzroy Football Club|Fitzroy]], [[Port Adelaide Football Club|Port Adelaide]] and [[Richmond Football Club|Richmond]] in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL).


Rombotis, originally from Caulfield Grammar, played at both the [[Sandringham Dragons]] and Central U-18s before being recruited to Fitzroy with pick 23 in the [[1994 AFL Draft]].
Rombotis, originally from Caulfield Grammar school, played at both the [[Sandringham Dragons]] and Central U-18s before being recruited to Fitzroy with pick 23 in the [[1994 AFL draft]].


==AFL career==
==AFL career==

===Fitzroy career (1995–1996)===
===Fitzroy career (1995–1996)===
After four appearances in 1995, Rombotis managed to play every single game the following season but it was a poor year for Fitzroy, and he experienced just one win. He gathered the only two Brownlow Medal votes of his career for a 29 disposal effort against [[Carlton Football Club|Carlton]]. It was however the club's final season in the competition before their AFL operations were taken over by the [[Brisbane Bears]] and the subsequently-named [[Brisbane Lions]] did not sign Rombotis.
After four appearances in 1995, Rombotis managed to play every single game the following season, but it was a poor year for Fitzroy, and he experienced just one win. He gathered the only two Brownlow Medal votes of his career for a 29-disposal effort against [[Carlton Football Club|Carlton]].


===Port Adelaide career (1997)===
===Port Adelaide career (1997)===
Instead Port Adelaide, preparing for their inaugural season, picked up Rombotis with the sixth pick of the [[1996 AFL Draft]]. He struggled to make an impact in his only year at the club and was traded to Richmond for [[Chris Naish]].
Instead of joining the [[Brisbane Lions]] in 1997, Rombotis made his way to the competition's other new club, Port Adelaide, which picked up Rombotis with the sixth pick of the [[1996 AFL draft]]. He struggled to make an impact in his only year at the club and was traded to Richmond for [[Chris Naish]].


===Richmond career (1998–2000)===
===Richmond career (1998–2000)===
In three seasons, Rombotis was not able to get regular games and after an injury riddled season in 2000 was delisted.
In three seasons, Rombotis was not able to get regular games and after an injury riddled season in 2000, was delisted.


===Post AFL career===
===Post AFL career===
After leaving the AFL, Rombotis continued to play metropolitan football and had stints as coach of [[Belgrave Football Club|Belgrave]] and [[Roxburgh Park Football Club|Roxburgh Park]]. He was also vice-captain of St Kevin's Old Boys in 2004 when they won the VAFA B Section premiership.
After leaving the AFL, Rombotis continued to play metropolitan football and had stints as coach of [[Belgrave Football Club|Belgrave]] and [[Roxburgh Park Football Club|Roxburgh Park]]. He was also vice-captain of St Kevin's Old Boys in 2004 when they won the VAFA B Section premiership.

==See also==
* [[List of Caulfield Grammar School people]]


==References==
==References==
*{{AflRleague|ref=J/John_Rombotis.html}}
*{{AFL Tables | J/John_Rombotis }}
*Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). ''The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers''. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
*Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). ''The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers''. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.


{{1994 AFL Draft}}
{{1994 AFL national draft}}
{{1996 AFL Draft}}
{{1996 AFL national draft}}


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Latest revision as of 03:05, 20 April 2024

John Rombotis
Personal information
Full name John Rombotis
Date of birth (1976-10-13) 13 October 1976 (age 47)
Original team(s) Central U-18s
Draft 23rd overall, 1994 AFL draft
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 85 kg (187 lb)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
1995–1996 Fitzroy 26 (16)
1997 Port Adelaide 09 0(5)
1998–2000 Richmond 13 0(2)
Total 48 (23)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2000.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

John Rombotis (born 13 October 1976) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Fitzroy, Port Adelaide and Richmond in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Rombotis, originally from Caulfield Grammar school, played at both the Sandringham Dragons and Central U-18s before being recruited to Fitzroy with pick 23 in the 1994 AFL draft.

AFL career

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Fitzroy career (1995–1996)

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After four appearances in 1995, Rombotis managed to play every single game the following season, but it was a poor year for Fitzroy, and he experienced just one win. He gathered the only two Brownlow Medal votes of his career for a 29-disposal effort against Carlton.

Port Adelaide career (1997)

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Instead of joining the Brisbane Lions in 1997, Rombotis made his way to the competition's other new club, Port Adelaide, which picked up Rombotis with the sixth pick of the 1996 AFL draft. He struggled to make an impact in his only year at the club and was traded to Richmond for Chris Naish.

Richmond career (1998–2000)

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In three seasons, Rombotis was not able to get regular games and after an injury riddled season in 2000, was delisted.

Post AFL career

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After leaving the AFL, Rombotis continued to play metropolitan football and had stints as coach of Belgrave and Roxburgh Park. He was also vice-captain of St Kevin's Old Boys in 2004 when they won the VAFA B Section premiership.

See also

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References

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