Past #31 Indhi Kirk

[SwansProudly]

Height: 179cm
D.O.B: 07/04/2005
Leagues: AFL U18 Championships, Coates Talent League Boys

Indhi Kirk Draft Profile

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Apr 7, 2007 Brett's 150th game

“My son was more excited than I was!”

Brett Kirk talks to sydneyswans.com.au after his 150th game

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Indhi Kirk enjoyed a stellar over-age season with the QBE Swans Academy this year, and is no stranger to the red and white, also featuring at VFL level this year for the Swans, making his senior debut against Sandringham in Round 15.
After putting in plenty of work and putting his best foot forward this year, Kirk lead the Talent League averages in 2023 for tackles (8.2 per game) and inside 50s (6.8) to go with his 23.8 disposals and and 3.6 marks from five appearances for the QBE Sydney Swans Academy.
He also ran out for the Allies in 2023, part of the team that won the U18 National Championships for the first time.

Swans sign Reid and Kirk

Indhi Kirk, the son of Swans legend and former premiership player Brett Kirk, has been taken as a Category B Rookie from the QBE Sydney Swans Academy.

www.sydneyswans.com.au

Indhi Kirk attempts a mark during the Coates Talent League match between Sydney Swans Academy and Western Jets at Highgate Reserve on March 25, 2023. Picture: AFL Photos
Category B Rookies
Sydney - Indhi Kirk

Delisted Hawk, Roo earn second chances, Dees add father-son

Ex-Hawk, Roo, Port utility get lifelines, SANFL forward goes No.1 in 2023 AFL Rookie Draft

www.afl.com.au

 

[Banyo Bloods]

If willing to work hard he’ll make it. Best of luck to him.

 

[SwansProudly]

AFL saying incorrectly father-son selection rather NSW zone

 

[bloodsbigot]

 

[Grand Uncle Horace]

Congrats on making the list. Hope you work hard and avail yourself of the opportunities that will come your way.

 

[RUNVS]

His father took quite some time to reach an AFL standard so there is definitely hope for his son.

 

[The King!]

cruel parents

 

[Wheresbuddy]

Indhi in many ways is just like his old man. Unheralded and not flashy but if you look at his numbers last season, he does seem to just go about his business with purpose. And like Cleary, can tackle. I'm not saying he's going to make it or even play AFL but I'm sure plenty said the same about Brett at the equivalent stage. However Captain Kirk managed to forge an excellent AFL career based on effort and determination.

 

[Kiama Chris]

Good luck Indhi. Interestingly autocorrect wanted to type inshallah. That too.

 

[RubbaDuck]

Indhi, welcome to where you always wanted to be.

Being the son of a champion must come with a lot of baggage, good and bad. But if you go half as hard as your dad did, right from his first game, you'll be alright. As a father, I can tell you from experience, that you're already a champion in your Dad's eyes.

In his debut game of round 19, 1999, your dad kicked 3 goals had 19 disposals and took several crunching contested marks when the game was in the balance. He was one of the Swans' very best that day.

It was no mean feat to shine in a Swans team that featured Kelly, Maxfield, Cresswell, Nicks, Schwass, Lewis, Bolton and Stafford on ball. With guys like Micky O and Plugger heading the forwards and names like Dunkley, Matthews and Crouch in defence. Goodes wasn't selected for this game, though he'd debuted earlier that year.

At the end of the millenium the Swans were going through a changing of the old guard, much like we are today. The stalwarts who had raised them off the bottom in 1994 to take them to a Grand Final in 1996 were feeling their age and one-by-one they began retiring.

On that day Plugger had his colours lowered by Mick Martin. He kicked only the one goal and missed several gettables. He retired a few games later - though he still managed 22 goals over those last 3 games and he remained number one in the league for goals/game even in his final year* At the other end, Dunkley battled to contain Wayne Carey. John Blakey was there playing for North Melbourne, though our very own Horse Longmire missed that game, Allison too, was yet to cross to the Swans. The game is almost a who's who of the Swans past and future.

Other players followed Plugger into retirement within the next few years, while the future champions of the 2005/2006 Grand finals were already fighting for spots in the team. With so much genuine talent vying for spots in the team, Kirk had to struggle to rise above the pack. His sheer tenacity won him a spot in the team. That same tenacity became a hallmark of his game. He was part of the historic passing of the Bloods mantle from one generation to the next. He shaped the rest of his story himself. All he ever needed was a chance.

Indhi, your dad was the epitome of the old adage, "It's not the size of the dog in the fight that matters, but the size of the fight in the dog. Bring your best inner dog and make your own history.

24 years later Brett Kirk

Brett Kirk

Age

49

Ht

184cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.5

5star

K

8.9

3star

HB

9.6

5star

M

2.7

3star

T

5.3

5star

CL

2.4

4star

No current season stats available

D

16.8

4star

K

13.0

5star

HB

3.8

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.2

4star

's debut game remains a cracking good watch

*Note: I don't count the 3 games/3 goals of Plugger's ill-advised and (mercifully) brief comeback in 2002

 

[liz]

Goodes wasn't selected for this game, though he'd debuted earlier that year.

I'm pretty sure Goodes was injured rather than "not selected" for this game. He fractured something in his arm late in that season and missed a few games.

Given he won the Rising Star award, it's hard to believe he wasn't an automatic selection (when available) by the end of that season.

 

[dosser]

Didn't his dad win AA honours as a tagger?

 

[Big Blood]

Rookie-listed like a true Kirk

 

[Del198236]

Congrats to Indhi..
Tenacity and determination are two excellent attributes to take into any sport and every game..
Ill bet a 6-pack of beer that kirk will become the next Nick Smith and lock down on the competitions best small forwards for over 200 games and never win a brownlow vote, but win the respect of all his team mates and every Swans supporter..

 

[RUNVS]

 

[Kiama Chris]

???

 

[Superstar swan]

Great to see father sons at the club. Especially legends of the club like Brett kirk

Brett Kirk

Age

49

Ht

184cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.5

5star

K

8.9

3star

HB

9.6

5star

M

2.7

3star

T

5.3

5star

CL

2.4

4star

No current season stats available

D

16.8

4star

K

13.0

5star

HB

3.8

3star

M

3.6

4star

T

2.2

4star

. Can't help but root for the kid

 

[Callipygian]

Congratulations Indhi! First a sensational time trial performance (beating the likes of Errol and Jakey Lloyd and newcomer Jimmy J Jordon). Second gets dad's jumper number and continues a great tradition!

New jumper numbers: Lions recruit takes Aker's famous digits

Check out the new jumper numbers at your club

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[GoTheSwannies]

I recall Brett talking about how his dad instilled determination in him and I'm sure he's passed those traits on to his son. One thing we can be pretty sure of is that Indhi will give it his all.

 

[Callipygian]

I've been impressed with Kirk this pre-season, and again tonight. Not a star, but disciplined and playing his role. Made the most of his chance, defended well and also used the ball pretty well. Did good. Not expecting him to get games this season - probably behind a few too many - but you never know.

 

[BarneyBent]

I've been impressed with Kirk this pre-season, and again tonight. Not a star, but disciplined and playing his role. Made the most of his chance, defended well and also used the ball pretty well. Did good. Not expecting him to get games this season - probably behind a few too many - but you never know.

I've also been impressed. I wasn't a big fan of his (much as I wanted to be) as an Academy player, but he's shown steady and surprising improvements since being drafted. Maybe he's a late bloomer like his dad? Still a way off a senior debut but he held his own well against a fairly strong GC side tonight.

 

[joeykanga]

I've also been impressed. I wasn't a big fan of his (much as I wanted to be) as an Academy player, but he's shown steady and surprising improvements since being drafted. Maybe he's a late bloomer like his dad? Still a way off a senior debut but he held his own well against a fairly strong GC side tonight.

Totally agree with this....really liked his game...he's that tough mid. He reminds me a little of Rowbottom and I do feel he's one of those players that will just keep improving and voila one day the ugly duckling turns into the shiny swan

 

[Dubai Quacker]

I've been impressed with Kirk this pre-season, and again tonight. Not a star, but disciplined and playing his role. Made the most of his chance, defended well and also used the ball pretty well. Did good. Not expecting him to get games this season - probably behind a few too many - but you never know.

The problem for Indhi is that he’s been on the list for a few years now (VFL side since 2023) & it’s pretty rare for a player to be retained beyond year 3 if they’re not close to senior selection.

He was only an activated sub into the trial game & seems nowhere near seniors.

 

[Callipygian]

I've been impressed with Kirk this pre-season, and again tonight. Not a star, but disciplined and playing his role. Made the most of his chance, defended well and also used the ball pretty well. Did good. Not expecting him to get games this season - probably behind a few too many - but you never know.

JJ backing me up at 0:28:

The problem for Indhi is that he’s been on the list for a few years now (VFL side since 2023) & it’s pretty rare for a player to be retained beyond year 3 if they’re not close to senior selection.

He was only an activated sub into the trial game & seems nowhere near seniors.

That's a bit harsh! He hasn't been on the list for years! Last year was his first season as a listed player and he played 7 games for the ressies in 2023 as a teenager. Still, I agree he's not on the cusp of selection.

 

[Dubai Quacker]

JJ backing me up at 0:28:



That's a bit harsh! He hasn't been on the list for years! Last year was his first season as a listed player and who played 7 games for the ressies in 2023 as a teenager. Still, I agree he's not on the cusp of selection.

Yep, only listed in the 2023 draft - but this is year 3 in the VFL.

It’s a harsh reality, but list spots are always at a premium & at the moment, my view is that he’s facing an uphill battle to extend.