Banik went on to be player-coach for West Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League, then Sale, then led the DWWWW Allies to a Premiership in the Alberton Football Netball League in 2003.
Banik was the #1 pick in the 1989 VFL draft and made his AFL debut for Richmond in Round 3 of the 1990 season against the reigning premiers Hawthorn on 14 April at Princes Park.
During his time at Richmond, Banik contracted chronic fatigue syndrome which limited his on-field availability.
[1] He coached Gippsland Football League club Sale in 2000 and 2001.
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