Josh Saunders (Australian footballer)

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Josh Saunders
Personal information
Full name Joshua Saunders
Date of birth (1994-08-31) 31 August 1994
Place of birth Geelong, Victoria
Original team(s) Geelong Falcons
Draft #43, 2012 National Draft, St Kilda
Height/Weight 180cm / 78kg
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club St Kilda
Number 35
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2013– St Kilda 22 (7)
1 Playing statistics correct to end of 2015 season.

Joshua (Josh) Saunders (born 31 August 1994) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) who was picked with the 43rd selection in the 2012 National Draft.[1]

AFL career

Saunders attended The Geelong College,[2] and in year 9 was one of the youngest ever Geelong College students to play in the 1st XVIII Football team, at only 14 years old. He later played for Geelong Falcons, where in 2012 he received the coach's award.[3] He is noted for his run and carry style of play, explosive pace and endurance.[1]

In Round 5 of the 2013 AFL season, Saunders made his AFL debut for St Kilda against Sydney Swans at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, in the first ever premiership season game held outside Australia.[4]

He was delisted in October 2015,[5] however, he was re-drafted in the 2016 rookie draft.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 "The 2012 AFL national draft: club by club". 23 November 2012.
  2. ↑ Oates, Alex (23 November 2012). "Wood to hit ground running with Kangas".
  3. ↑ "Geelong Falcons Presentation Night: Season 2012".
  4. ↑ Ralph, Jon (25 April 2013). "St Kilda coach Scott Watters is proud of his players despite loss to Sydney Swans". Herald Sun.
  5. ↑ Ryan, Peter (30 October 2015). "Farren Ray cut among three list changes for Saints". AFL.com.au (Bigpond). Retrieved 30 October 2015.
  6. ↑ "Rookie Draft Pick 40: Josh Saunders". Saints.com.au (Bigpond). 27 November 2015. Retrieved 28 November 2015.

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