season solidly, earning himself a spot in the senior side as a leading full-forward in the absence of Nathan Thompson. His game featured hard leading and he managed to kick more than a goal a game on several occasions as well as drawing attention for taking spectacular contested marks, including a nomination for the Mark of the Year. Commentators consistently draw comparisons of Aaron Edwards game to Melbourne Demons forward Russell Robertson. During the 2008 season, Edwards broke his leg playing against the Sydney Swans, after which he missed most of the season, returning in round 20. Edwards' form lapsed in 2009, managing just 14 goals from 10 games. Despite starting 2010 strongly he was eventually dropped to the VFL before returning to some form for North Ballarat in the reserves, impressing with a seven-goal haul and spectacular mark against Collingwood. In 2011, Edwards has finally cemented his spot in the team with a six-goal haul against Melbourne and five goals against Gold Coast. After round 12, he had kicked 22 goals and only 2 behinds (92%). Richmond career On 26 October 2012, Edwards was traded to the Richmond Football Club in exchange for pick 74 in the 2012 National Draft. He was delisted at the conclusion of the 2014 AFL season. Off field controversies In January 2009, Edwards was caught driving way over the speed limit by police and found to have alcohol in his system. He was immediately suspended by the club for the first four matches of the 2009 AFL premiership season and fined $5,000. In May 2009, Edwards had his licence revoked for four years for drunk driving and fined $1,500 for refusing a breath test. References External links AFL.com.au article - Worth the wait for Edwards Edwards gets a second Chance 1984 births Living people VFL/AFL players born outside Australia West Coast Eagles players North Melbourne Football Club players Richmond Football Club players Frankston Football Club players J. J. Liston Trophy winners Samoan emigrants to Australia Australian people of New Zealand descent Australian rules footballers from Melbourne Dandenong Stingrays players North Ballarat Football Club players Darwin Football Club players Swan Districts Football Club players Coburg Football Club players Samoan players of Australian rules football