Alipate Carlile

Australian footballer, played for Port Adelaide

Alipate Carlile - Australian footballer, played for Port Adelaide
Born

April 30th, 1987
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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An Australian footballer born in 1987, played as a defender in the Australian Football League (AFL). Played for the Port Adelaide Football Club from 2007 to 2015, contributing to the team's defensive lineup during multiple seasons in the league. Achieved an AFL premiership with Port Adelaide in 2004. After leaving Port Adelaide, continued to play in the lower leagues and has been involved in community football.

Played for Port Adelaide in the AFL

Won the AFL premiership in 2004

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