Michael Luxford
Appearance
Michael Luxford | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Michael Luxford | ||
Date of birth | 23 February 1995 | ||
Original team(s) | Caulfield Grammar | ||
Draft | #56, 2014 Rookie Draft, Geelong | ||
Height / weight | 186 cm / 92 kg | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Geelong | ||
Number | 37 | ||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Michael Luxford (born 23 February 1995) is an Australian rules footballer for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Luxford was recruited in November 2013 as a "category B" rookie, having played basketball as a junior, not football.[1] After playing for Geelong in the Victorian Football League throughout 2014 he was elevated to Geelong's AFL senior squad in May 2015 and made his debut against Essendon.[2]
References
- ^ "No experience necessary: Cats turn to star basketballer Michael Luxford with rookie pick". 25 November 2013.
- ^ Auciello, Michael (21 December 2015). "Geelong Cats' Michael Luxford goes through hoops to make the grade". Geelong Advertiser.
External links
- Michael Luxford's profile on the official website of the Geelong Football Club
- Michael Luxford's playing statistics from AFL Tables