Charlie Ballard
| Charlie Ballard | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 23 July 1999 | ||
| Original team(s) | Sturt (SANFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 42, 2017 national draft | ||
| Debut | 5 May 2018, Gold Coast vs. Western Bulldogs, at Mars Stadium | ||
| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 91 kg (201 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Tall defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Gold Coast | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2018- | Gold Coast | 41 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 11, 2020. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Charlie Ballard (born 23 July 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Gold Coast Suns in the Australian Football League (AFL).
He made his AFL debut in round 7 of the 2018 season, in the nine-point loss against the Western Bulldogs at Mars Stadium. He kicked one goal on debut.[1]
Originally from Sturt, Ballard played in their under-18 premiership. He also played for Sacred Heart College.[2] Ballard averaged 18 disposals on the wing in the 2017 AFL Under 18 Championships, playing for South Australia. He ran 3.05 seconds in the 20 m (66 ft) sprint at the AFL Draft Combine, and was touted as a top-30 selection at the 2017 AFL draft.[3] Ballard was selected by Gold Coast with pick 42, their 3rd-round selection.[4]
On debut, Ballard was praised by coach Stuart Dew, along with fellow debutant Brayden Crossley.[5]
References
- ^ Black, Sarah. "Five talking points: Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast". afl.com.au. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ Abbracciavento, Daniela (5 August 2017). "Sturt under-18 player Charlie Ballard is one of SA's top AFL draft picks". The Advertiser. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^ Twomey, Callum. "Late bloomer looms as draft tall order". afl.com.au. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ "Charlie Ballard". goldcoastfc.com.au. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ^ Black, Sarah. "Sparkling debutants can add polish Suns need". afl.com.au. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
External links
- Charlie Ballard's profile on the official website of the Gold Coast Football Club
- Charlie Ballard at AustralianFootball.com
- Charlie Ballard's playing statistics from AFL Tables
