Hailing from Ballarat, ‘Turtle’ played with the Old Xavs in 2001-02 before taking a two-year spell overseas. On his return, he played another five seasons, being instrumental in premierships in 2005, 2007 and 2009. He won the Best and Fairest in 2008 and was runner-up in 2009. Twice he kicked ten goals in a game, once in a team that was defeated by 50 points. He represented the Big V. He served as OXFC senior team runner in 2010 and was a senior assistant coach in 2015.