Koby Stevens
| Koby Stevens | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Koby Stevens | ||
| Date of birth | 23 May 1991 | ||
| Original team(s) | Gippsland Power (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft |
22nd overall pick, 2009 National Draft West Coast | ||
| Height / weight | 187cm / 83kg | ||
| Position(s) | Midfield | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Western Bulldogs | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Koby Stevens (born 18 June 1991) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was selected as a second round pick (number 22 overall) in the 2009 AFL Draft
Early career
Stevens played for Gippsland Power in the TAC Cup.
In 2008 he represented Vic Country at the 2008 AFL Under 18 Championships, was named in the TAC Cup team of the year on the wing and also selected in the AIS/AFL Academy.
In 2009 he captained the AIS/AFL Academy squad in their annual tour and was in the leadership group for Vic Country at the 2009 AFL Under 18 Championships. Stevens was also invited to and attended the annual AFL Draft Camp at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra in October 2009 but did not participate in much of the testing as he was undergoing rehabilitation from osteitis pubis sustained mid-season.
Stevens requested a trade to the Western Bulldogs after the Eagles' 2012 season ended, wishing to return to his home state of Victoria and rejoin former Gippsland Power teammate and friend Clay Smith. On 24 October 2012, it was announced that Stevens had been traded to the Western Bulldogs in exchange for the Bulldogs' pick 44 in the 2012 AFL Draft.[1]
Playing style
Stevens plays primarily as a midfielder, but also has the versatility to play off a half forward flank. He has a strong, athletic build for a young player and his contested ball winning skills, attack on the ball, overhead marking, consistency, work-rate and leadership skills have all been described as strengths of his.[2]
References
External links
- Koby Stevens's profile on the official website of the Western Bulldogs
- Koby Stevens's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Koby Stevens – East Gippsland Sports Foundation