Where are they now?

[Markus26]

I began watching the 2005 finals series yesterday (as the off-season is a big footy drought) and loved seeing that great team in action. But I was left thinking two things:
a) Where are the lads now?
And, b) Wouldn't it be wonderful if I could support a business someone owned by purchasing a product or service?

Here is a list from the 2005 finals series. Please share if you have any information about their current employment context:

1 - Barry Hall
2 - Nick Davis
4 - Ben Matthews
5 - Ryan O'Keefe
6 - Craig Bolton
10 - Paul Williams
12 - Nic Fosdike
13 - Adam Schneider
16 - Darren Jolly
17 - Tadgh Kennelly
19 - Michael O'Loughlin
20 - Luke Ablett
21 - Leo Barry
24 - Jude Bolton
26 - Sean Dempster
27 - Jason Ball
28 - Jared Crouch
30 - Lewis Roberts-Thomson
31 - Brett Kirk
32 - Amon Buchanan
37 - Adam Goodes
42 - Paul Bevan

No need to restrict this to the 2005 team either. Any past player would be great. Some current roles are self-evident too, e.g. we see Nick Davis running around a fair bit during matches as a runner, but does he own a business too?

[aguy]

I've got a few for you ( pretty obvious though )

Sean Dempster is still playing footy for Se Kilda.

Barry Hall is in the media for fox footy. Not sure what else he does.

Brett Kirk is the new forwards coach at the Sydney Swans.

Darren Jolly tried his hand at reality TV on the block

Michael O'Loughlin is the head coach of the Sydney Swans Academy.

[annew]

Nick Davis - coach of reserves with Crouch and Shaw
Ben Matthews - coach at Melbourne
Ryan O'Keefe - coach ist Adelaide
Leo Barry - working in finance similar to Mike Pyke
Jude Bolton - working for Channel 7
Jason Ball - works in finance but is also on the AFL Commission

[Markus26]

Doesn't Crouchy also own (or part own) a winery or a label? I think it's called Brothers Parade.

[Mug Punter]

Paul Bevan has the misfortune of playing for Wests in the SFL

[Primmy]

Amon Buchanan Runner for GWS
Tadgh Kennelly is a commentator
Craig Bolton is in finance (I think)

[bloodspirit]

Mitch Morton has an investment business at mitchmortonproperty.com.au.

[liz]

Amon Buchanan Runner for GWS
Tadgh Kennelly is a commentator
Craig Bolton is in finance (I think)

Kennelly is also working for the AFL in development and recruitment - he seems heavily involved in the overseas combines.

Whenever I watch the 2005 SF (which is fairly frequently - the last quarter, anyway) I am taken by how many players of both clubs are still actively and visibly involved in football. In addition to the Swans players who have found their way into the media, into coaching or onto the AFL commission, we have Playfair and Harley who are now on the Swans' staff, Ling and Mooney in the media, Sanderson still involved in the coaching fraternity (with the AIS now), and quite a few still playing (Ablett, Bartel, Enright, S Johnson, Kelly - only just retired - and possibly a couple of others who I've forgotten).

[ugg]

Craig Bolton used to be the NSW/ACT AFL head (succeeded Tom Harley in the role), now does radio commentary for the ABC (at least part time)
Luke Ablett is a fairly active on Twitter (Luke Ablett (@luke_ablett) | Twitter) and pens the occasional article for The Guardian
LRT has a corporate job - not sure where but has been spotted in a suit in the city by a colleague. On weekends, he is a coach for the Sydney Uni NEAFL team.
Paul Williams had more than a few years as assistant coach at the Dogs (interim when Rocket was sacked) and Carlton. Don't think he is in the footy industry any more.

Stephen Doyle - GWS assistant
Jason Saddington - GWS Academy head coach

[churry]

Craig Bolton is in finance (I think)

I think Craig Bolton is general manager of AFL NSW ACT.

[erica]

I think Craig Bolton is general manager of AFL NSW ACT.

He was, but left that role last year.

[stevoswan]

Mitch Morton has an investment business at mitchmortonproperty.com.au.

Good one.....!! It's been up 13hrs, am I the first to twig?

[undy]

LRT's job is in N. Sydney I think, I have to avoid the Greenwood centre when I'm wearing my LRTee... that would be a little stalky.
Jude Bolton played a game this year for East Devonport (they beat Smithton, he kicked a couple).
Kennelly is also (usually) the AFL guy on www.sportsfan.com.au

Andrew Schauble (still can't believe he never got back in the 2005 team) looks like he works for a rowing equipment company. He spent a lot of time working and playing a bit of footy overseas after retiring.

[neilfws]

A lot of them have a LinkedIn profile. Here are those I could find, with a link and whatever it says under their name. Note that some are very out of date and/or incomplete.