Charlie Ballard
| Charlie Ballard | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Original team(s) | Sturt | ||
| Draft | 42, 2017 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | 5 May 2018, Gold Coast vs. Western Bulldogs, at Mars Stadium | ||
| Height | 195 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Gold Coast | ||
| Number | 31 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2018- | Gold Coast | 11 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 8, 2018. | |||
| 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 is a midfielder.[1] 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.[2]
Originally from Sturt, Ballard played in their under-18 premiership. He also played for Sacred Heart College.[3] 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.[4] Ballard was selected by Gold Coast with pick 42, their 3rd-round selection, and wears number 31.[1]
On debut, Ballard was praised by coach Stuart Dew, along with fellow debutant Brayden Crossley.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Charlie Ballard". goldcoastfc.com.au. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Black, Sarah. "Five talking points: Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
- ^ Abbracciavento, Daniela (2017-08-05). "Sturt under-18 player Charlie Ballard is one of SA's top AFL draft picks". The Advertiser. Retrieved 2018-06-02.
- ^ Twomey, Callum. "Late bloomer looms as draft tall order". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2018-05-07.
- ^ Black, Sarah. "Sparkling debutants can add polish Suns need". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2018-05-07.