Che came to Essendon in 1994, and immediately had some big shoes to fill. In the 1994 pre-season, Michael Long suffered a knee injury that would keep him out for the year, and many thought that Che was the player to cover for his absence. This was a tall order given Long had just won the Norm Smith medal for best on ground in the 1993 grand final, but Che didn't let anyone down. In his first three games he kicked a total of 8 goals, and continued to kick goals in almost every game he played that season. As it seems with nearly all aboriginal players that come to Essendon, he possesses a flair for the game that thrills the crowd. Unfortunately, however, last year his mother died, and he took some time to recover. But he returned to play some great games, before his 95 season was cut short when he pulled his hamstring in Round 20 vs. St Kilda. He started brilliantly in 1996, and was easily the best player for the Lightning Premiership series. His form was good throughout the year, and he looks to be an important part of the future of the club.
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