Kidgell was originally listed by Hawthorn but struggled to break into the senior side, so came to Brisbane in the 1991 Preseason Draft. Although a fractured ankle restricted his effectiveness, Kidgell played 3 games and kicked 1 goal while opposed to Street.Kilda skipper Danny Frawley.
A champion High Jumper as a junior, and standing 203 cm, he was the Bears tallest ever player and was blessed with great athleticism, Kidgell had to wait until round 21 to make his debut. Injury and disillusionment led Kidgell to return to Victoria and reconnect with Old Haileybury in VAFA A grade followed by injury interrupted seasons with now defunct Oakleigh in the old VFA, and onto Monbulk in the YVMDFL where he helped the Hawks win back to back flags in 1997/98.
