A forward, standing at 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) Mooney is renowned for his passion[1] along with his poor tribunal history where he holds the record for the most suspensions in a single season by a VFL/AFL player.

Mooney was born in Wagga Wagga and grew up in suburban Turvey Park where he played junior football with the Turvey Park Football Club[3] with his brother Jason Mooney, attending Mount Austin High School in his teens.

Following four unproductive years off the field, Mooney blossomed in 2004, subsequently catapulting Geelong to premiership contention.

Playing permanently in the forward line for the first time, Mooney had an instrumental role as Geelong finished on top of the ladder at the end of the home and away season.

Mooney capped off a remarkable season in 2007 kicking 5 goals in the premiership victory over Port Adelaide.

Mooney started the match well taking a few early marks and ended the first quarter with two goals including one from a difficult snap from the boundary line.

All this early good work fell to pieces at half time, when Mooney who seconds before the siren marked the ball about 5 metres out on a slight angle.

Mooney made a one off guest appearance for the Glenorchy Football Club in the Tasmanian State League in 2012.