Luke Edwards Explained

Luke Edwards
Birth Date:12 January 2002
Birth Place:Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Originalteam:Glenelg, (SANFL)
Draftpick:No. 52, 2020 AFL draft,
Debutdate:6 June 2021
Debutstadium:SCG
Height:188 cm
Weight:83 kg
Position:Midfielder
Guernsey:16
Statsend:rd 21, 2024
Years1:2021–
Games Goals1:37 (3)

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]

AFL career

As the son of former 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 in round 12 of the 2021 AFL season.[4] His second match, the following round against saw him get 27 disposals, 13 kicks and 14 handballs.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Luke Edwards . West Coast Eagles . 13 June 2021.
  2. Web site: Schmook . Nathan . Crows pass on nominating son of dual flag hero for draft . AFL.com.au . 21 November 2020 . 13 June 2021.
  3. Web site: Reilly . Eliza . AFL Draft 2020: West Coast Eagles pick up Luke Edwards and Isiah Winder . Perth Now . 9 December 2020 . 13 June 2021.
  4. Web site: 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 . 7 June 2021 . 13 June 2021.
  5. Web site: Ward . Roy . As it happened AFL 2021: Kennedy the hero as Eagles beat Tigers; Roos, Giants draw . The Age . 13 June 2021 . 13 June 2021.