Josh Kelly (footballer)

Josh Kelly
Personal information
Full nameJosh Kelly
Date of birth12 February 1995
Original teamSandringham Dragons, (TAC Cup)
Draft#2, 2013 AFL Draft, Greater Western Sydney
Height/Weight183cm / 75kg
Position(s)Midfielder
Club information
Current clubGreater Western Sydney
Number22
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2014–Greater Western Sydney18 (13)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of Round 23, 2014 season.
Career highlights

Josh Kelly (born 12 February 1995) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the GWS Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited from the Sandringham Dragons in the TAC Cup with the 2nd selection in the 2013 AFL Draft.

Kelly is known for his elite endurance which was on display at the AFL Draft Combine where he won the 3 km time trial with a time of 9min 32sec (the second fastest ever in testing).[1]

Kelly is the son of Phil Kelly who played 61 games for North Melbourne and won two Sandover Medals, whilst playing for East Perth in the West Australian Football League in the late 1970s.[2]

Kelly was nominated for the 2014 AFL Rising Star award after featuring in Greater Western Sydney's 32-point win over Melbourne in Round 3.[3]

References

  1. ↑ 30 days to the draft meet: Josh Kelly
  2. ↑ Like father like son
  3. ↑ Josh Kelly caps off Giants' Rising Star dozen, AFL.com.au official website, 7 April 2014

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