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Simon Prestigiacomo's photo gallery
In his first season at Collingwood, Prestigiacomo leaps for a mark against North Melbourne in round 15, 2006. He collected a staggering 16 disposals before he realised the punch was the way to go.
A youthful Prestigiacomo in action for the Pies in his first season. Works out with longtime teammate Anthony Rocca.
Always lifted against Barry Hall and Jonathan Brown. 'Footsteps' could be heard from the Ponsford Stand when the ball came in.
Prestigiacomo and coach Mick Malthouse, who coached the defender for 185 games, shake hands after the round four victory of Hawthorn in 2002.
Chaired off for his 150th match after a 25-point win over Geelong in round 11, 2005.
Never liked the attention but was forced to endure it after playing his 150th AFL game.
Always a fan favourite, Prestigiacomo signs a supporter's guernsey at an AFL Community Camp in Sydney in 2006.
Prestigiacomo shows his disappointment after the 2009 preliminary loss to Geelong.
A man who always flew under the radar, Prestigiacomo in attendance with his wife Belinda at the 2009 All Australian awards (he made the 40-man squad but not the final team).
Prestigiacomo picks up the loose footy in torrential weather in a preseason match in Alice Springs in 2010.
Averaging 7.2 disposals per match for his career, Prestigiacomo was never out of his depth when with the footy (round 12, 2010).
