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===Early career===
===Early career===
McAdam grew up in [[Alice Springs]], where his father was president of the [[South Alice Football Club]]. His older brother, [[Greg McAdam]], had earlier found his way to the [[St Kilda Football Club]] via [[North Adelaide Roosters|North Adelaide]] in the [[SANFL]]. McAdam moved to [[Darwin, Northern Territory|Darwin]] to play in the [[Northern Territory Football League]] (NTFL) with the [[Southern Districts Football Club]] when he was just 11 years old. In 1979, Gilbert McAdam was chosen as the 12-year-old schoolboys Northern Territory captain who captained the team to victory to become the first Northern Territory team to win a national title. The stand out players were McAdams and Scott Parker who was the youngest competitor to have played in the carnival.
McAdam grew up in [[Alice Springs]], where his father was president of the [[South Alice Football Club]]. McAdam is of [[Arrernte people|Arrernte]] heritage through his mother, and [[Gija people|Gija]] heritage through his father.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nicky Winmar's stand against racism 1993 {{!}} Gilbert McAdam |url=https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/i-was-actually-there/nicky-winmars-stand-against-racism-1993-gilbert-mcadam/103939250 |website=ABC Listen |publisher=ABC Australia |access-date=16 July 2024}}</ref> His older brother, [[Greg McAdam]], had earlier found his way to the [[St Kilda Football Club]] via [[North Adelaide Roosters|North Adelaide]] in the [[SANFL]]. McAdam moved to [[Darwin, Northern Territory|Darwin]] to play in the [[Northern Territory Football League]] (NTFL) with the [[Southern Districts Football Club]] when he was just 11 years old. In 1979, Gilbert McAdam was chosen as the 12-year-old schoolboys Northern Territory captain who captained the team to victory to become the first Northern Territory team to win a national title. The stand out players were McAdams and Scott Parker who was the youngest competitor to have played in the carnival.


In 1986, McAdam played 3 games for [[Claremont Football Club|Claremont]] in the [[West Australian Football League]] (WAFL) before returning home to Darwin.<ref>{{cite book|title=1986 West Australian Football Register|year=1986|publisher=Westralian Publishers|page=111}}</ref> After a few seasons he went on to play in the [[South Australian National Football League]] (SANFL) with [[Central District Football Club]], taking out the 1989 [[Magarey Medal]]. McAdam was the first indigenous player to take out the award.
In 1986, McAdam played 3 games for [[Claremont Football Club|Claremont]] in the [[West Australian Football League]] (WAFL) before returning home to Darwin.<ref>{{cite book|title=1986 West Australian Football Register|year=1986|publisher=Westralian Publishers|page=111}}</ref> After a few seasons he went on to play in the [[South Australian National Football League]] (SANFL) with [[Central District Football Club]], taking out the 1989 [[Magarey Medal]]. McAdam was the first Indigenous player to take out the award.


===AFL career===
===AFL career===
McAdam was drafted number 17 in the [[1989 VFL Draft]] by [[St Kilda Football Club]]. He kicked five goals in the famous 1993 game against [[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]] at [[Victoria Park, Melbourne|Victoria Park]],<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=AFL Tables - Collingwood v St Kilda - Sat, 17-Apr-1993 2:08 PM - Match Stats |url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/1993/041519930417.html |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=afltables.com}}</ref> after he and [[Nicky Winmar]] were racially vilified by Magpies fans while warming up.<ref>{{cite web |title=Nicky Winmar’s stand |url=https://www.nma.gov.au/defining-moments/resources/nicky-winmars-stand |website=National Museum of Australia |publisher=The National Museum of Australia |access-date=19 October 2023}}</ref> In April 2023, the weekend before the 30th anniversary of the game, the Collingwood Football Club formally apologised to Winmar and McAdam for the incident.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-16 |title=‘We say sorry’: Collingwood Football Club apologises to Nicky Winmar 30 years after iconic photo |url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/we-say-sorry-collingwood-football-club-apologises-to-nicky-winmar-30-years-after-iconic-photo/news-story/a0e84651b9cf965f2190f2e784b738d4 |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=Fox Sports |language=en}}</ref>
McAdam was drafted number 17 in the [[1989 VFL Draft]] by [[St Kilda Football Club]]. After a few inconsistent years, he was traded to the [[Brisbane Bears]].


McAdam left the AFL in 1996 after several years of service to the Brisbane Bears (58 games) for a total of 111 AFL matches. He returned to the [[Central District Football Club]] for the 1998 SANFL season and retired from football altogether in 1999.<ref name="cdfc1">{{cite web |url=http://www.cdfc.com.au/players/champs/gilbertmcadam.htm |title=Gilbert McAdam |publisher=Central District Football Club |access-date=2009-11-17 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090305152515/http://www.cdfc.com.au/players/champs/gilbertmcadam.htm |archive-date=5 March 2009 |df=dmy }}</ref>
After three years and 53 games for the Saints, McAdam headed north to play for the [[Brisbane Bears]]. He played 58 games between 1994 and 1996 and kicked 41 goals<ref>{{cite web |title=Gilbert McAdam |url=https://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/G/Gilbert_McAdam.html |website=AFL Tables |access-date=19 October 2023}}</ref> before returning to the [[Central District Football Club]] for the 1998 SANFL season.<ref name="cdfc1">{{cite web |title=Gilbert McAdam |url=http://www.cdfc.com.au/players/champs/gilbertmcadam.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090305152515/http://www.cdfc.com.au/players/champs/gilbertmcadam.htm |archive-date=5 March 2009 |access-date=2009-11-17 |publisher=Central District Football Club |df=dmy}}</ref> McAdam retired from football in 1999.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gilbert McAdam |url=https://www.aflnt.com.au/about/team-of-the-century/gilbert-mcadam |access-date=2023-04-17 |website=AFL Northern Territory |language=en}}</ref>

His younger brother, [[Adrian McAdam|Adrian]], later found his way to a brief career with the [[North Melbourne Football Club]].
Gilbert was drafted by Collingwood but refused to return from retirement.


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
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==Post-football career==
==Post-football career==
In 2007, McAdam took up a position with the Academy of Sport, Health and Education in [[Shepparton, Victoria]]. The academy uses participation in sport as an avenue for Indigenous people to undertake education and training within a trusted and culturally appropriate environment. His role with the academy is as a sports and personal development officer. He co-hosts the TV program ''[[The Marngrook Footy Show]]'' with [[Grant Hansen]], currently screening on NITV on Thursday nights.
In 2007, McAdam took up a position with the Academy of Sport, Health and Education in [[Shepparton, Victoria]]. The academy uses participation in sport as an avenue for Indigenous people to undertake education and training within a trusted and culturally appropriate environment. His role with the academy is as a sports and personal development officer. He co-hosts the TV program ''[[The Marngrook Footy Show]]'' with [[Grant Hansen]], currently screening on NITV on Thursday nights. He also hosts the TV program "Kickin' Back with Gilbert McAdam" on [[NITV]].


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Indigenous Australian players of Australian rules football]]
[[Category:Indigenous Australian players of Australian rules football]]
[[Category:Magarey Medal winners]]
[[Category:Magarey Medal winners]]
[[Category:Australian rules footballers from the Northern Territory]]
[[Category:Australian rules football players from Darwin, Northern Territory]]

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Gilbert McAdam
McAdam in July 2019
Personal information
Date of birth (1967-03-30) 30 March 1967 (age 57)
Place of birth Alice Springs, Northern Territory
Original team(s) Southern Districts
Height 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 76 kg (168 lb)
1986 Claremont (WAFL) 3 (5)
1988-1990, 1998 Central District (SANFL) 86 (92)
1991–1993 St Kilda (AFL) 53 (48)
1994–1996 Brisbane Bears (AFL) 58 (41)
Representative team honours
Years Team Games (Goals)
South Australia ? (?)
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Gilbert McAdam (born 30 March 1967 in Alice Springs) is an Indigenous Australian former Australian rules football player and one of three McAdam brothers to play in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Playing career

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Early career

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McAdam grew up in Alice Springs, where his father was president of the South Alice Football Club. McAdam is of Arrernte heritage through his mother, and Gija heritage through his father.[1] His older brother, Greg McAdam, had earlier found his way to the St Kilda Football Club via North Adelaide in the SANFL. McAdam moved to Darwin to play in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) with the Southern Districts Football Club when he was just 11 years old. In 1979, Gilbert McAdam was chosen as the 12-year-old schoolboys Northern Territory captain who captained the team to victory to become the first Northern Territory team to win a national title. The stand out players were McAdams and Scott Parker who was the youngest competitor to have played in the carnival.

In 1986, McAdam played 3 games for Claremont in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) before returning home to Darwin.[2] After a few seasons he went on to play in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) with Central District Football Club, taking out the 1989 Magarey Medal. McAdam was the first Indigenous player to take out the award.

AFL career

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McAdam was drafted number 17 in the 1989 VFL Draft by St Kilda Football Club. He kicked five goals in the famous 1993 game against Collingwood at Victoria Park,[3] after he and Nicky Winmar were racially vilified by Magpies fans while warming up.[4] In April 2023, the weekend before the 30th anniversary of the game, the Collingwood Football Club formally apologised to Winmar and McAdam for the incident.[5]

After three years and 53 games for the Saints, McAdam headed north to play for the Brisbane Bears. He played 58 games between 1994 and 1996 and kicked 41 goals[6] before returning to the Central District Football Club for the 1998 SANFL season.[7] McAdam retired from football in 1999.[8]

Coaching career

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McAdam returned to Alice Springs and coached South Alice to a premiership. In 2006, he moved back to Darwin to coach the Darwin Football Club.

Post-football career

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In 2007, McAdam took up a position with the Academy of Sport, Health and Education in Shepparton, Victoria. The academy uses participation in sport as an avenue for Indigenous people to undertake education and training within a trusted and culturally appropriate environment. His role with the academy is as a sports and personal development officer. He co-hosts the TV program The Marngrook Footy Show with Grant Hansen, currently screening on NITV on Thursday nights. He also hosts the TV program "Kickin' Back with Gilbert McAdam" on NITV.

References

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  1. ^ "Nicky Winmar's stand against racism 1993 | Gilbert McAdam". ABC Listen. ABC Australia. Retrieved 16 July 2024.
  2. ^ 1986 West Australian Football Register. Westralian Publishers. 1986. p. 111.
  3. ^ "AFL Tables - Collingwood v St Kilda - Sat, 17-Apr-1993 2:08 PM - Match Stats". afltables.com. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Nicky Winmar's stand". National Museum of Australia. The National Museum of Australia. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  5. ^ "'We say sorry': Collingwood Football Club apologises to Nicky Winmar 30 years after iconic photo". Fox Sports. 16 April 2023. Retrieved 17 April 2023.
  6. ^ "Gilbert McAdam". AFL Tables. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  7. ^ "Gilbert McAdam". Central District Football Club. Archived from the original on 5 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-11-17.
  8. ^ "Gilbert McAdam". AFL Northern Territory. Retrieved 17 April 2023.

Gilbert McAdam's playing statistics from AFL Tables