Stephen Gilham (born 2 September 1984) is a former professional

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er who played for the

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and

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in the

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(AFL). He now works as a Partnerships Manager with

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. Gilham's junior career was distinguished, playing for

Oakleigh Chargers The Oakleigh Chargers is an Australian rules football club playing in the NAB League, the top statewide under-18 competition in Victoria, Australia. They are based at Warrawee Park in Oakleigh, Victoria, representing the southeastern suburban ar ...

in the

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and in 2002 he was chosen to captain the Victoria Metro under 18 side in the national carnival. A skinny defender, Gilham was taken by

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with its second pick (pick 16 overall) in the 2002 AFL Draft.

AFL career

Port Adelaide

Gilham's three seasons at Port Adelaide were hampered by groin and shoulder injuries, together with difficulty gaining the strength to succeed as a key defender in the AFL. Gilham only managed one senior game during his time in South Australia, in 2005 as result of an injury and illness to two other players.McClure, Geoff
Sporting Life: Hurried Debut
The Age; 2 August 2005 He was delisted at the end of the season. Gilham's return to

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(and the AFL) came courtesy of

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, who selected him with pick 34 in the 2006 Rookie Draft.

Hawthorn

Gilham spent most of 2006 playing for Hawthorn's VFL affiliate team, Box Hill, before eventually earning an opportunity in the senior side in the

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match against

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. He remained in the side for the remainder of the season, and impressed observers with his composure under pressure. In recognition of his improvement in both game play and muscle mass, Gilham was promoted to Hawthorn's senior list for season 2007. During the 2007 season, Gilham consolidated a role in the senior side. He played every match for the year, and was effective on a wide range of opponents in defence. His solid form continued in 2008, culminating with a key role in the

2008 AFL Grand Final The 2008 AFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football match contested between the Geelong Football Club and the Hawthorn Football Club, held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne on 27 September 2008. It was the 112th annual grand fi ...

. After fellow key defender

Trent Croad Trent Eric Croad (born 9 March 1980) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Hawthorn Football Club and Fremantle Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). During his 222-game AFL career, he achie ...

was forced from the field with a broken foot early in the second quarter, Gilham's presence provided vital stability on the last line, helping the team to claim the 2008 AFL premiership. Gilham injured his left knee when he hyperextended in a NAB Cup quarter-final against Carlton more in 2009 pre-season cup. In round eight of the 2011 season whilst playing against St Kilda, Gilham ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and then missed the rest of the season

Greater Western Sydney

Gilham was traded to the

on 26 October 2012. On 26 August 2014, Gilham announced his retirement from the AFL, effective at the end of the season.

Statistics

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Honours and achievements

Team * AFL premiership player ():

* Minor premiership ():

Individual * Under 18 All-Australian team:

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gilham, Steven Hawthorn Football Club players Port Adelaide Football Club players Hawthorn Football Club Premiership players Port Adelaide Football Club players (all competitions) Box Hill Football Club players 1984 births Living people Australian rules footballers from Victoria (Australia) Oakleigh Chargers players Greater Western Sydney Giants players One-time VFL/AFL Premiership players