Domenic Cassisi

Footballer with Port Adelaide achievements

Domenic Cassisi - Footballer with Port Adelaide achievements
Born

September 22nd, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Australia

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Played Australian rules football as a midfielder. Played for Port Adelaide in the Australian Football League (AFL) from 2004 to 2014. Served as captain of the club from 2010 to 2014. Contributed to the team's success in winning the AFL premiership in 2004. Represented South Australia in State of Origin matches.

Captained Port Adelaide Football Club

Won the AFL Premiership in 2004

Represented South Australia in State of Origin

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