Wil Powell
| Wil Powell | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Personal information | |||
| Original team(s) | Claremont Tigers (WAFL) | ||
| Draft | 19, 2017 national draft | ||
| Debut | June 30, 2018, Gold Coast vs. Collingwood, at Carrara Stadium | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lb) | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Gold Coast | ||
| Number | 27 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2018– | Gold Coast | 7 (2) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Wil Powell (born 26 August 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Gold Coast Suns in the Australian Football League (AFL). He made his debut in round 15 of the 2018 season against the Collingwood Magpies at Carrara Stadium[1] and scored a goal with his first kick.[2]
Powell is from Scarborough, Western Australia and played colts football for the Claremont Tigers in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). He averaged 14 disposals and kicked eight goals from 18 games and was invited to test at the Western Australian State Combine. Powell was selected by the Suns with pick 19 in the 2017 national draft, their first selection. He was described as a 'shock pick' and a 'bolter'; Claremont had earlier posted a list of possible draftees from the club on Twitter, but Powell was not included.[3]
In May 2018, Powell extended his contract with the Suns to 2021.[4]
References
- ^ "Gold Coast Suns Vs Collingwood - Match Centre". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Claremont teenager Wil Powell kicks a stunning goal in AFL debut". The West Australian. 2018-06-30. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
- ^ Guthrie, Ben; Whiting, Michael (2017-11-24). "Bolt from the blue: Suns' shock pick at 19". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
- ^ Whiting, Michael (2018-05-09). "Yet to debut, but young Sun extends his stay". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2018-07-06.
External links
- Wil Powell's profile on the official website of the Gold Coast Football Club
- Wil Powell's playing statistics from AFL Tables