Sam Taylor (Australian footballer)
| Sam Taylor | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 5 May 1999 | ||
| Original team(s) | Swan Districts (WAFL) | ||
| Draft | 28, 2017 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 11, 2018, Greater Western Sydney vs. Adelaide, at Adelaide Oval | ||
| Height | 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Greater Western Sydney | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2018– | Greater Western Sydney | 30 (1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round PF 2019. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Sam Taylor (born 5 May 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is a tall defender.[1] Taylor made his debut in round 11 of the 2018 season against the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval.[2]
Originally from Bullsbrook, Western Australia, Taylor's parents are Susan and Graham. He is the third of the family's seven children and was educated at Guildford Grammar School.[3] He played at colts level for Swan Districts in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) in 2016 and the first half of 2017 before transitioning to league level.[4] He is a graduate of the AFL Academy and played in the AFL Under 18 Championships for Western Australia, receiving All-Australian honours. He was drafted by the GWS Giants with pick 28 in the 2017 national draft.[5]
References
- ^ "Sam Taylor". gwsgiants.com.au. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ "Adelaide Crows Vs GWS Giants - Match Centre". afl.com.au. 3 June 2018. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ Lacy, Bridget (17 November 2017). "The country kid who will turn into a 'monster'". The West Australian. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ "Sam Taylor Settling Into AFL Life With GWS Giants". Swan Districts Football Club. 8 December 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
- ^ "Pick 28: Sam Taylor". gwsgiants.com.au. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
External links
- Sam Taylor's profile on the official website of the Greater Western Sydney Giants
- Sam Taylor's playing statistics from AFL Tables