Stephen Silvagni (born 1967) is a former Australian rules champion for the Carlton Football Club. In a lengthy career, he retired in 2001 as one of the greatest ever full-back to play the game. In 1996's Team of the Century, Silvagni had the honour of being named at full-back, and his defensive skills were renowned and earnt him the status as a true clubman at Carlton. He is currently married to Jo Bailey. Jump to: navigation, search 1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Australian rules football (also known as Aussie Rules or Footy) is a game played between two teams of 18 players, generally played on cricket ovals during the winter months. ... The Carlton Football Club, nicknamed The Blues for their dark blue playing colours, is one of the oldest, richest, and most successful Australian rules football clubs. ... Jump to: navigation, search 2001: A Space Odyssey. ... Jump to: navigation, search 1996 is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... The Carlton Football Club, nicknamed The Blues for their dark blue playing colours, is one of the oldest, richest, and most successful Australian rules football clubs. ...
Stephen "SOS" Silvagni (born May 31, 1967) is a former Australian rules football champion of Italian descent for the Carlton Football Club.
In 1996's Team of the Century, Silvagni had the honour of being named at full-back, and his defensive skills were renowned and earned him the status as a true clubman at Carlton.
In addition to Silvagni's blanketing tactics, he was also a renowned high-flyer, taking out the Mark of the Year in 1988.
Silvagni, 35, is understood to have been taken aback by the reaction to his comeback plan.
Silvagni yesterday appeared still shellshocked from the impact of the events of recent weeks and his part in the controversy.
Both Silvagni and Bradley were determined to atone for their part in the club's downfall despite the fact they never received the illegal payments promised by the former Carlton board presided over by John Elliott.