Josh Begley (footballer) explained

Josh Begley
Fullname:Joshua Begley
Nickname:“Fridge"[1]
Birth Date:3 July 1998
Originalteam:Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup)
Draftpick:No. 31, 2016 national draft
Height:188 cm
Weight:89 kg
Position:Forward / Midfielder
Guernsey:16
Years1:2017 - 2020
Games Goals1:17 (15)
Statsend:2020

Joshua Begley (born 3 July 1998) is a professional Australian rules footballer who last played for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Essendon Football Club with the 31st overall selection in the 2016 national draft.[2]

He made his debut in round 22 of the 2017 AFL season, in which he recorded thirteen disposals, seven marks, two goals and three goal assists in a thirty-three point win against at Metricon Stadium.[3] His first 5 disposals in AFL football resulted in 2 goals and 3 score assists. He remained in the side for the final game of the season and played in Essendon's losing elimination final against Sydney in his third game, scoring two goals.

At the end of the 2020 AFL season, Begley was informed he would not be receiving a new contract, and would be delisted from the club.Since 2021 Begley has been playing for the Frankston Football Club in the Victorian Football League.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Second-year Essendon forward Josh Begley motors in 2km time trial. Edmund. Sam. 1 December 2017. Herald Sun. News Corp Australia.
  2. News: Josh Begley completes transformation from suburban footballer to landing on an AFL list. Prime. Toby. 7 December 2016. Knox Leader. Herald Sun.
  3. News: Josh Begley and Andrew McGrath step up as Essendon beats Gold Coast to keep finals hopes alive. Harrington. Anna. 19 August 2017. Fox Sports (Australia). News Corp Australia.
  4. News: Josh Begley Rediscovering His Love for Footy. 15 April 2021. Frankston Football Club.