Who is Chris Judd?
Chris Judd is a former AFL midfielder who won two Brownlow Medals, in 2004 with the West Coast Eagles and in 2010 with Carlton. He is regarded as one of the best midfielders of his generation.
Judd was born in Melbourne in 1983 and was drafted by West Coast with the third pick in the 2001 national draft. He quickly became a star, known for his explosive speed, strength and ability to break through packs.
At just 20 years of age, he won the 2004 Brownlow Medal. He also won the Norm Smith Medal in the 2005 Grand Final, even though West Coast lost to Sydney by four points.
Premiership captain
In 2006, Judd captained West Coast to a premiership, defeating Sydney by one point in a thrilling Grand Final rematch. He was one of the most respected leaders in the competition.
At the end of 2007, Judd returned to Melbourne and joined Carlton, where he became captain. He won his second Brownlow Medal in 2010, becoming one of the few players to win the award at two different clubs.
Judd retired in 2015 after a knee injury. He played 279 games in total and was named in the All-Australian team six times. After retiring, he worked in business and media.
Did You Know?
Judd's trade from West Coast to Carlton was one of the biggest player moves in AFL history.