Kew Comets JFC
Recruited From
Oakleigh Chargers
WAFL
South Fremantle (2011 - 2013)
East Perth (2014 -)
AFL
West Coast Eagles (2011 -)
Hard-running link-up midfielder Andrew Gaff took little time to cement his spot in the West Coast side after arriving from Victoria as a top-4 draft pick.
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After starring for Oakleigh and Vic Metro, Gaff was picked up by West Coast with the pick they received for their wooden-spoon finish in 2010 (the incoming Gold Coast had been given the first three picks). He was given the number 3 jumper that had been temporarily retired after the death of Chris Mainwaring.
The classy left-footer made his debut in the opening round of 2011 as a late replacement, starting as the sub. He wore the green vest in four of the first five games before being sent to South Fremantle, where he promptly showed he belonged at the higher level by picking up 34 touches. After his recall lasted just a week, he had a longer stint at Souths before returning to the senior side in round 17, holding his spot for the remainder of the season and the finals and getting a Rising Star nomination for his 31 possession, 2 goal game against the Bulldogs.
There were no second-year blues for Gaff, with the young midfielder playing every game in 2012 and averaging nearly 25 possessions a game. Gaff finished fourth in the Club Champion award, one spot ahead of fellow 2010 draftee Jack Darling.
His increased profile meant extra attention from opposition taggers in 2013 and Gaff struggled as a result, with his average disposals dropping below 20. He did get off the chain on a few occasions, and finished top 10 in the best and fairest for the second straight year.