About Anthony Rocca
Anthony Rocca (born 15 August 1977) is a former Australian rules footballer who has played with the Sydney Swans and Collingwood in the Australian Football League. Rocca is currently serving as North Melbourne's development coach. == Early life == Hailing from Reservoir, Victoria, Rocca grew up as a Collingwood Magpies supporter. == Sydney == Rocca was rated very highly as a youngster and was selected with the second overall pick in the 1994 AFL draft by the Sydney Swans. He debuted in round 8, 1995, against Carlton, in a match which saw the Swans win by 72 points and Tony Lockett kick eight goals. He was reportedly homesick during his time at the Swans. == Collingwood == After two seasons at the Swans, Rocca was traded to his preferred home, Collingwood. Rocca was traded for fellow 1994 draftee full forward Ben Wilson, Mark Orchard and Collingwood's first two draft selections. The trade was controversially allowed to be submitted almost three hours after the trading deadline, as Wilson and Orchard were holidaying in Mauritius and were unable to be contacted in time. He made a name for himself as a strong forward, with a booming 70+ metre kick, just like his brother.
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