Josh Schache
Appearance
Joshua Schache (born 1996 or 1997[1]) is an Australian Rules footballer who plays Key Forward for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL.
Schache started playing Auskick when he was in grade five. His late father, Laurence, also played with Brisbane in the early 1990s.[2][3] He played with the Murray Bushrangers until he was selected to join the Brisbane Lions with the second pick in the 2015 AFL draft.[2]
Schache is left-footed, 199 centimetres (78 in) tall and weighs 96 kilograms (212 lb).[4]
He won the Larke Medal for his performance in the NAB AFL Under-18 Championships in 2015, where he also he kicked a record 24 goals.[4]
References
- ^ Vaughan, Roger; Browne, Ashley (November 24, 2015). "Like father, like son for new Lion Josh Schache". www.afl.com.au. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- ^ a b "AFL draft: Jacob Weitering selected first by Carlton; Josh Schache heading to Brisbane Lions". ABC News.
- ^ Quayle, Emma (November 22, 2015). "AFL draft 2015: Josh Schache follows his late father's footsteps". The Age. Retrieved 26 November 2015.
- ^ a b Davis, Greg (November 21, 2015). "AFL draft 2015: Brisbane Lions-bound Josh Schache follows his dad". Herald Sun. Retrieved 26 November 2015.