THE INTERCHANGE: Welcome to the AFL draft - when athletic and young only matters

Andrew Mathieson
December 4 2017 - 9:00am
BLUES BOUND: Anthony Koutoufides would find his way to Carlton despite a standout junior athletics career that had him on track for the Olympics. Picture: John Donegan
BLUES BOUND: Anthony Koutoufides would find his way to Carlton despite a standout junior athletics career that had him on track for the Olympics. Picture: John Donegan

Just blame the shy 14-year-old Anthony Koutoufides who nervously first walked inside the changerooms of Princess Park.

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Andrew Mathieson

Andrew Mathieson

Sports Journalist

The day I realised I wasn't good enough to play for St Kilda or be the No.1 spinner for Australia was when I realised journalism was the closest I could come to follow my passion for sport. And it's not just about the scores for me. It's the back story behind the game.

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