Luke Edwards

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Luke Edwards
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-01-12) 12 January 2002 (age 20)
Place of birth Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Original team(s) Glenelg, (SANFL)
Draft No. 52, 2020 AFL draft, West Coast
Debut 6 June 2021, West Coast
vs.  Carlton, at SCG
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 83 kg (183 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club West Coast
Number 16
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2021– West Coast 11 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2022 season.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Luke Edwards (born 12 January 2002) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by West Coast with the 52nd draft pick in the 2020 AFL draft. [1]

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AFL career

As the son of former Adelaide player Tyson Edwards, he was eligible for a father–son selection, however, Adelaide declined to nominate him, leaving him free to be selected by any club at the 2020 AFL draft. [2] Edwards was widely predicted to be a first round pick in the draft. He ended up as a fourth round pick for the West Coast Eagles. [3]

Edwards made his debut against Carlton in round 12 of the 2021 AFL season. [4] His second match, the following round against Richmond saw him get 27 disposals, 13 kicks and 14 handballs. [5]

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References

  1. "Luke Edwards". West Coast Eagles. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  2. Schmook, Nathan. "Crows pass on nominating son of dual flag hero for draft". AFL.com.au. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  3. Reilly, Eliza. "AFL Draft 2020: West Coast Eagles pick up Luke Edwards and Isiah Winder". Perth Now. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  4. Rogers, Samantha. "West Coast Eagles prove the kids are alright with Luke Edwards, Xavier O'Neill, Harry Edwards, Jamaine Jones and Luke Foley". The West Australian. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  5. Ward, Roy. "As it happened AFL 2021: Kennedy the hero as Eagles beat Tigers; Roos, Giants draw". The Age. Retrieved 13 June 2021.