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{{short description|Australian rules footballer}}
{{short description|Australian rules footballer}}
{{Use Australian English|date=June 2015}}
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{{Infobox AFL biography
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| name = Taylor Adams
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| originalteam = [[Geelong Falcons]] ([[TAC Cup]])
| originalteam = [[Geelong Falcons]] ([[TAC Cup]])
| draftpick = No. 13, [[2011 AFL draft|2011 national draft]]
| draftpick = No. 13, [[2011 AFL draft|2011 national draft]]
| height = 181 cm
| height = 181 cm
| weight = 83 kg
| weight = 83 kg
| position = [[Australian rules football positions|Midfielder]]
| position = [[Australian rules football positions|Midfielder]]
| currentclub = {{AFL Col}}
| currentclub = {{AFL Col}}
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==State football==
==State football==
Adams started out playing Australian rules football at [[St Joseph's Football & Netball Club|St Joseph's]], at under-14 and under-16 levels, before joining the [[Geelong Falcons]] in the [[TAC Cup]].<ref name="StJosephs">{{cite web|url=http://www.stjoeys.com/senior-football/congratulations-taylor-adams.html|title=Congratulations Taylor Adams|publisher=[[St Joseph's Football & Netball Club|St Joseph's]]|date=29 April 2012}}</ref> He served as a captain for Geelong Falcons,<ref name="FalconsCapt">{{cite news|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/taylor-adams-says-it-made-sense-to-join-geelong-but-a-gutfeeling-told-him-collingwood-was-his-home/news-story/35895737ceac836c2084e2fe910e34f0|title=Taylor Adams says it made sense to join Geelong but a gut-feeling told him Collingwood was his home|newspaper=[[Herald Sun]]|date=2 July 2015}}</ref> and the opportunities and responsibilities helped shape him and he thanked the club during his first [[Australian Football League]] (AFL) season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://websites.sportstg.com/club_info.cgi?c=1-3020-111704-0-0&sID=56107&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=18675953|title=Thank You Letter - Taylor Adams, GWS|publisher=[[Geelong Falcons]]|date=17 March 2012}}</ref> Adams represented Vic County in the [[2011 AFL Under 18 Championships]] and was selected for the All-Australian Team after averaging 18.8 [[Glossary of Australian rules football#P|possessions]] over 4 games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/118153/default.aspx|title=Metro dominate AA selections|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110910134417/http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/118153/default.aspx|archive-date=10 September 2011|publisher=[[Toyota]]|work=[[Australian Football League]]|first=Jason|last=Phelan|date=9 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="PMGprofile">{{cite web|url=http://phoenixmanagementgroup.com.au/2013/10/taylor-adams-the-facts/|title=Taylor Adams: The facts|publisher=[[Phoenix Management Group]]|date=24 October 2013}}</ref> He later had an impressive performance at the [[AFL Draft Combine]], finishing in the top 10 on the [[beep test]].<ref name="PMGprofile"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-3020-0-0-0&sID=69677&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=17132855|title=NAB AFL Draft Combine Results|publisher=[[NAB League]]|date=7 October 2011}}</ref>
Adams started out playing Australian rules football at [[St Joseph's Football & Netball Club|St Joseph's]], at under-14 and under-16 levels, before joining the [[Geelong Falcons]] in the [[TAC Cup]].<ref name="StJosephs">{{cite web|url=http://www.stjoeys.com/senior-football/congratulations-taylor-adams.html|title=Congratulations Taylor Adams|publisher=[[St Joseph's Football & Netball Club|St Joseph's]]|date=29 April 2012}}</ref> He served as a captain for Geelong Falcons,<ref name="FalconsCapt">{{cite news|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/taylor-adams-says-it-made-sense-to-join-geelong-but-a-gutfeeling-told-him-collingwood-was-his-home/news-story/35895737ceac836c2084e2fe910e34f0|title=Taylor Adams says it made sense to join Geelong but a gut-feeling told him Collingwood was his home|newspaper=[[Herald Sun]]|date=2 July 2015}}</ref> and the opportunities and responsibilities helped shape him and he thanked the club during his first [[Australian Football League]] (AFL) season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://websites.sportstg.com/club_info.cgi?c=1-3020-111704-0-0&sID=56107&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=18675953|title=Thank You Letter – Taylor Adams, GWS|publisher=[[Geelong Falcons]]|date=17 March 2012}}</ref> Adams represented Vic County in the [[2011 AFL Under 18 Championships]] and was selected for the All-Australian Team after averaging 18.8 [[Glossary of Australian rules football#P|possessions]] over 4 games.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/118153/default.aspx|title=Metro dominate AA selections|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110910134417/http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/118153/default.aspx|archive-date=10 September 2011|publisher=[[Toyota]]|work=[[Australian Football League]]|first=Jason|last=Phelan|date=9 July 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="PMGprofile">{{cite web|url=http://phoenixmanagementgroup.com.au/2013/10/taylor-adams-the-facts/|title=Taylor Adams: The facts|publisher=[[Phoenix Management Group]]|date=24 October 2013}}</ref> He later had an impressive performance at the [[AFL Draft Combine]], finishing in the top 10 on the [[beep test]].<ref name="PMGprofile"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://websites.sportstg.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=1-3020-0-0-0&sID=69677&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=17132855|title=NAB AFL Draft Combine Results|publisher=[[NAB League]]|date=7 October 2011}}</ref>


==AFL career==
==AFL career==
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===Collingwood===
===Collingwood===
In October 2013, Adams was traded to [[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]], as a swap for [[Heath Shaw]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/120231/shawadams-deal-confirmed|title=Shaw-Adams deal confirmed|first=Stephen|last=Rielly|publisher=[[Telstra Media]]|work=[[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]|date=23 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-trade-updates-heath-shaw-move-to-gws-giants-confirmed/news-story/730cc20f6d96411f523b808e9ea83604|title=AFL trade updates: Heath Shaw move to GWS Giants confirmed|first1=Jon|last1=Ralph|first2=Scott|last2=Gullan|newspaper=[[Herald Sun]]|date=23 October 2013}}</ref> He made his debut for Collingwood in the opening round of the [[2014 AFL season|2014 season]], against [[Fremantle Football Club|Fremantle]].<ref name="HalfCentury"/> After joining the club, at the beginning the pressure and large crowds affected him, leading to him performing poorly until team-mate [[Ben Johnson (Australian footballer)|Ben Johnson]] advised him to chill, leading to him playing better football.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/players-voice-taylor-adams/|title=Players' Voice — Taylor Adams|first=Taylor|last=Adams|author-link=Taylor Adams|publisher=[[AFL Players Association]]|date=18 July 2018}}</ref> In round 8 of the [[2015 AFL season|2015 season]], Adams played his 50th AFL game.<ref name="HalfCentury">{{cite web|url=https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/456030/adams-reaches-his-half-century|title=Adams reaches his half century|first=Luke|last=Mason|publisher=[[Telstra Media]]|work=[[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]|date=20 May 2015}}</ref> Ahead of the [[2016 AFL season|2016 season]], Adams joined Collingwood's leadership group.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-brent-macaffer-not-in-his-own-top-22-but-hes-a-collingwood-leader-20160203-gmkme5.html|title=AFL: Brent Macaffer not in his own top 22 but he's a Collingwood leader|first=Michael|last=Gleeson|newspaper=[[The Age]]|date=3 February 2016}}</ref> Ahead of the [[2017 AFL season|2017 season]] Adams was appointed vice-captain alongside [[Steele Sidebottom]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/collingwood/scott-pendlebury-will-captain-collingwood-in-2017/news-story/6d4f8f587432219074fd1511b8c59ad2|title=Scott Pendlebury will captain Collingwood in 2017|first=Glenn|last=McFarlane|newspaper=[[Herald Sun]]|date=14 March 2017}}</ref> before being selected only for the leadership group in 2018<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/4457/leaders-named-for-2018|title=Leaders named for 2018|first=Sarah|last=Allen|publisher=[[Telstra Media]]|work=[[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]|date=25 January 2018}}</ref> and 2019,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/de-goey-moon-walking-to-fitness-20190227-p510ne.html|title=De Goey moon walking to fitness|first=Michael|last=Gleeson|newspaper=[[The Age]]|date=27 February 2019}}</ref> returning to vice-captaincy ahead of the [[2020 AFL season|2020 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/571776/pendlebury-to-lead-pies-for-a-seventh-season|title=Pendlebury to lead Pies for a seventh season|publisher=[[Telstra Media]]|work=[[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]|date=4 March 2020}}</ref> In the third round of the [[2018 AFL season|2018 season]], Adams played his 100th AFL game against [[Carlton Football Club|Carlton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/135721/selection-two-tall-forwards-return|title=Selection: Two tall forwards return|first=Adam|last=McNicol|publisher=[[Telstra Media]]|work=[[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]|date=5 April 2018}}</ref> At the end of the season he was awarded Collingwood's Bob Rose award for being the Best Finals' Player, after averaging 29 [[Glossary of Australian rules football#P|possessions]], five [[Glossary of Australian rules football#C|clearances]], and seven [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]] over four games.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/players/144/taylor-adams|title=Taylor Adams|publisher=[[Telstra Media]]|work=[[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]|access-date=24 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/89441/best-finals-player-taylor-adams|title=Best Finals Player: Taylor Adams|publisher=[[Telstra Media]]|work=[[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]|date=5 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/collingwood-stars-steele-sidebottom-and-brodie-grundy-cant-be-split-after-a-countback-in-the-2018-copeland-trophy/news-story/3c5e3d978796ba2ebd8dfc58829c86b0|title=Collingwood stars Steele Sidebottom and Brodie Grundy can't be split after a countback in the 2018 Copeland Trophy|first=Josh|last=Gabelich|work=[[Fox Sports (Australia)|Fox Sports]]|date=5 October 2018}}</ref> He was a standout player in the [[2018 AFL Grand Final|Grand Final]], with 31 possessions, nine clearances, and a goal,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/141095/match-report-west-coast-v-collingwood|title=Match report: Eagles clinch flag in a thriller|first=Nick|last=Bowen|publisher=[[Telstra Media]]|work=[[Australian Football League]]|date=29 September 2018}}</ref> leading to him being voted the runner-up for the [[Norm Smith Medal]], which was won by [[West Coast Eagles|West Coast]] player [[Luke Shuey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/137204/shuein-eagle-swoops-on-norm-smith-medal|title=Shue-in: Eagle swoops on Norm Smith Medal|first=Riley|last=Beveridge|publisher=[[Telstra Media]]|work=[[Australian Football League]]|date=29 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.avonadvocate.com.au/story/5998576/adams-fit-for-pies-afl-grand-final-rematch/|title=Adams fit for Pies AFL grand final rematch|first=Ben|last=McKay|newspaper=[[Avon Advocate]]|date=4 April 2019|quote=The 25-year-old was the Magpies' best on grand final day, finishing second in the Norm Smith Medal voting to Luke Shuey.}}</ref> In July 2019, Adams signed a five-year contract extension.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2019-taylor-adams-signs-new-deal-to-remain-at-collingwood/news-story/f998e8cc51e57b980f63e8f5e4184037|title=AFL 2019: Taylor Adams signs new deal to remain at Collingwood|first=Ben|last=Waterworth|work=[[Fox Sports (Australia)|Fox Sports]]|date=17 July 2019}}</ref>
In October 2013, Adams was traded to [[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]], as a swap for [[Heath Shaw]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/120231/shawadams-deal-confirmed|title=Shaw-Adams deal confirmed|first=Stephen|last=Rielly|work=[[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]|date=23 October 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/afl-trade-updates-heath-shaw-move-to-gws-giants-confirmed/news-story/730cc20f6d96411f523b808e9ea83604|title=AFL trade updates: Heath Shaw move to GWS Giants confirmed|first1=Jon|last1=Ralph|first2=Scott|last2=Gullan|newspaper=[[Herald Sun]]|date=23 October 2013}}</ref> He made his debut for Collingwood in the opening round of the [[2014 AFL season|2014 season]], against [[Fremantle Football Club|Fremantle]].<ref name="HalfCentury"/> After joining the club, at the beginning the pressure and large crowds affected him, leading to him performing poorly until team-mate [[Ben Johnson (Australian footballer)|Ben Johnson]] advised him to chill, leading to him playing better football.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.aflplayers.com.au/article/players-voice-taylor-adams/|title=Players' Voice – Taylor Adams|first=Taylor|last=Adams|author-link=Taylor Adams|publisher=[[AFL Players Association]]|date=18 July 2018}}</ref> In round 8 of the [[2015 AFL season|2015 season]], Adams played his 50th AFL game.<ref name="HalfCentury">{{cite web|url=https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/456030/adams-reaches-his-half-century|title=Adams reaches his half century|first=Luke|last=Mason|work=[[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]|date=20 May 2015}}</ref> Ahead of the [[2016 AFL season|2016 season]], Adams joined Collingwood's leadership group.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-brent-macaffer-not-in-his-own-top-22-but-hes-a-collingwood-leader-20160203-gmkme5.html|title=AFL: Brent Macaffer not in his own top 22 but he's a Collingwood leader|first=Michael|last=Gleeson|newspaper=[[The Age]]|date=3 February 2016}}</ref> Ahead of the [[2017 AFL season|2017 season]] Adams was appointed vice-captain alongside [[Steele Sidebottom]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/collingwood/scott-pendlebury-will-captain-collingwood-in-2017/news-story/6d4f8f587432219074fd1511b8c59ad2|title=Scott Pendlebury will captain Collingwood in 2017|first=Glenn|last=McFarlane|newspaper=[[Herald Sun]]|date=14 March 2017}}</ref> before being selected only for the leadership group in 2018<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/4457/leaders-named-for-2018|title=Leaders named for 2018|first=Sarah|last=Allen|work=[[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]|date=25 January 2018}}</ref> and 2019,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/de-goey-moon-walking-to-fitness-20190227-p510ne.html|title=De Goey moon walking to fitness|first=Michael|last=Gleeson|newspaper=[[The Age]]|date=27 February 2019}}</ref> returning to vice-captaincy ahead of the [[2020 AFL season|2020 season]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/571776/pendlebury-to-lead-pies-for-a-seventh-season|title=Pendlebury to lead Pies for a seventh season|work=[[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]|date=4 March 2020}}</ref> In the third round of the [[2018 AFL season|2018 season]], Adams played his 100th AFL game against [[Carlton Football Club|Carlton]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/135721/selection-two-tall-forwards-return|title=Selection: Two tall forwards return|first=Adam|last=McNicol|work=[[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]|date=5 April 2018}}</ref> At the end of the season he was awarded Collingwood's Bob Rose award for being the Best Finals' Player, after averaging 29 [[Glossary of Australian rules football#P|possessions]], five [[Glossary of Australian rules football#C|clearances]], and seven [[Tackle (football move)|tackles]] over four games.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/players/144/taylor-adams|title=Taylor Adams|work=[[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]|access-date=24 May 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.collingwoodfc.com.au/news/89441/best-finals-player-taylor-adams|title=Best Finals Player: Taylor Adams|work=[[Collingwood Football Club|Collingwood]]|date=5 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/collingwood-stars-steele-sidebottom-and-brodie-grundy-cant-be-split-after-a-countback-in-the-2018-copeland-trophy/news-story/3c5e3d978796ba2ebd8dfc58829c86b0|title=Collingwood stars Steele Sidebottom and Brodie Grundy can't be split after a countback in the 2018 Copeland Trophy|first=Josh|last=Gabelich|work=[[Fox Sports (Australia)|Fox Sports]]|date=5 October 2018}}</ref> He was a standout player in the [[2018 AFL Grand Final|Grand Final]], with 31 possessions, nine clearances, and a goal,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/141095/match-report-west-coast-v-collingwood|title=Match report: Eagles clinch flag in a thriller|first=Nick|last=Bowen|work=[[Australian Football League]]|date=29 September 2018}}</ref> leading to him being voted the runner-up for the [[Norm Smith Medal]], which was won by [[West Coast Eagles|West Coast]] player [[Luke Shuey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.afl.com.au/news/137204/shuein-eagle-swoops-on-norm-smith-medal|title=Shue-in: Eagle swoops on Norm Smith Medal|first=Riley|last=Beveridge|work=[[Australian Football League]]|date=29 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.avonadvocate.com.au/story/5998576/adams-fit-for-pies-afl-grand-final-rematch/|title=Adams fit for Pies AFL grand final rematch|first=Ben|last=McKay|newspaper=[[Avon Advocate]]|date=4 April 2019|quote=The 25-year-old was the Magpies' best on grand final day, finishing second in the Norm Smith Medal voting to Luke Shuey.}}</ref> In July 2019, Adams signed a five-year contract extension.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2019-taylor-adams-signs-new-deal-to-remain-at-collingwood/news-story/f998e8cc51e57b980f63e8f5e4184037|title=AFL 2019: Taylor Adams signs new deal to remain at Collingwood|first=Ben|last=Waterworth|work=[[Fox Sports (Australia)|Fox Sports]]|date=17 July 2019}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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==Statistics==
==Statistics==
: ''Statistics are correct to the end of the 2020 season'' <ref>{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/T/Taylor_Adams.html|title=Taylor Adams|publisher=AFL Tables|access-date=15 October 2020}}</ref>
: ''Statistics are correct to the end of the 2020 season''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/T/Taylor_Adams.html|title=Taylor Adams|publisher=AFL Tables|access-date=15 October 2020}}</ref>
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Revision as of 05:57, 26 August 2021

Taylor Adams
Adams playing for Collingwood in March 2017
Personal information
Full name Taylor Adams
Date of birth (1993-09-20) 20 September 1993 (age 30)
Place of birth Mount Duneed, Victoria
Original team(s) Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 13, 2011 national draft
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 83 kg (183 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Collingwood
Number 13
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2012–2013 Greater Western Sydney 031 (12)
2014– Collingwood 129 (49)
Total 160 (61)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 18, 2021.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Taylor Adams (born 20 September 1993) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He previously played for the Greater Western Sydney Giants from 2012 to 2013.

State football

Adams started out playing Australian rules football at St Joseph's, at under-14 and under-16 levels, before joining the Geelong Falcons in the TAC Cup.[1] He served as a captain for Geelong Falcons,[2] and the opportunities and responsibilities helped shape him and he thanked the club during his first Australian Football League (AFL) season.[3] Adams represented Vic County in the 2011 AFL Under 18 Championships and was selected for the All-Australian Team after averaging 18.8 possessions over 4 games.[4][5] He later had an impressive performance at the AFL Draft Combine, finishing in the top 10 on the beep test.[5][6]

AFL career

Great Western Sydney

Adams was drafted by the Greater Western Sydney Giants with pick 13 in the 2011 national draft.[1] He made his debut in round 5 of the 2012 season, against Western Bulldogs at Manuka Oval,[7] kicking a goal, taking five marks, and having seven kicks, 10 handballs, 17 disposals, and three tackles.[1]

Collingwood

In October 2013, Adams was traded to Collingwood, as a swap for Heath Shaw.[8][9] He made his debut for Collingwood in the opening round of the 2014 season, against Fremantle.[7] After joining the club, at the beginning the pressure and large crowds affected him, leading to him performing poorly until team-mate Ben Johnson advised him to chill, leading to him playing better football.[10] In round 8 of the 2015 season, Adams played his 50th AFL game.[7] Ahead of the 2016 season, Adams joined Collingwood's leadership group.[11] Ahead of the 2017 season Adams was appointed vice-captain alongside Steele Sidebottom,[12] before being selected only for the leadership group in 2018[13] and 2019,[14] returning to vice-captaincy ahead of the 2020 season.[15] In the third round of the 2018 season, Adams played his 100th AFL game against Carlton.[16] At the end of the season he was awarded Collingwood's Bob Rose award for being the Best Finals' Player, after averaging 29 possessions, five clearances, and seven tackles over four games.[17][18][19] He was a standout player in the Grand Final, with 31 possessions, nine clearances, and a goal,[20] leading to him being voted the runner-up for the Norm Smith Medal, which was won by West Coast player Luke Shuey.[21][22] In July 2019, Adams signed a five-year contract extension.[23]

Personal life

Taylor grew up in Mount Duneed just outside the coastal town of Torquay in Victoria.[24] He attended Christian College in Geelong.[25] He came from a Geelong-supporting family, including his father and grandmother.[2]

Charges and arrests

In April 2012, Adams was charged with assault after an altercation at a bar in Geelong which happened in January.[26] In January 2015, he was arrested and charged for being drunk in public after a fight at a Geelong bar.[27]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of the 2020 season[28]
Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2012 Greater Western Sydney 30 15 5 1 167 131 298 51 53 0.3 0.1 11.1 8.7 19.9 3.4 3.5 0
2013 Greater Western Sydney 11 16 7 6 209 132 341 69 52 0.4 0.4 13 8.3 23.3 4.3 3.3 0
2014 Collingwood 13 12 2 3 114 116 230 34 43 0.2 0.3 9.5 9.7 19.2 2.8 3.6 0
2015 Collingwood 13 18 7 6 254 240 494 79 90 0.4 0.3 14.1 13.3 27.4 4.4 5.0 8
2016 Collingwood 13 14 6 1 212 176 388 64 62 0.4 0.1 15.1 12.6 27.7 4.6 4.4 5
2017 Collingwood 13 22 9 8 328 321 649 111 140 0.4 0.4 14.9 14.6 29.5 5.1 6.4 14
2018 Collingwood 13 23 9 9 330 290 620 78 120 0.4 0.4 14.3 12.6 27.0 3.4 5.2 6
2019 Collingwood 13 12 5 5 174 119 293 47 61 0.4 0.4 14.5 9.9 24.4 3.9 5.1 0
2020 Collingwood 13 19 9 2 245 186 431 63 103 0.5 0.1 12.9 9.8 22.7 3.3 5.4
Career 151 59 41 2033 1711 3744 596 724 0.4 0.3 13.5 11.3 24.8 3.9 4.8 33

References

  1. ^ a b c "Congratulations Taylor Adams". St Joseph's. 29 April 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Taylor Adams says it made sense to join Geelong but a gut-feeling told him Collingwood was his home". Herald Sun. 2 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Thank You Letter – Taylor Adams, GWS". Geelong Falcons. 17 March 2012.
  4. ^ Phelan, Jason (9 July 2011). "Metro dominate AA selections". Australian Football League. Toyota. Archived from the original on 10 September 2011.
  5. ^ a b "Taylor Adams: The facts". Phoenix Management Group. 24 October 2013.
  6. ^ "NAB AFL Draft Combine Results". NAB League. 7 October 2011.
  7. ^ a b c Mason, Luke (20 May 2015). "Adams reaches his half century". Collingwood.
  8. ^ Rielly, Stephen (23 October 2013). "Shaw-Adams deal confirmed". Collingwood.
  9. ^ Ralph, Jon; Gullan, Scott (23 October 2013). "AFL trade updates: Heath Shaw move to GWS Giants confirmed". Herald Sun.
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