Luke Foley (footballer) explained

Luke Foley
Birth Date:8 October 1999
Originalteam:, (WAFL)
Draftpick:No. 31, 2018 AFL draft,
Debutdate:17 September 2020
Debutstadium:Carrara Stadium
Height:188 cm
Weight:75 kg
Position:Defender
Guernsey:29
Statsend:2022
Years1:2019–2023
Games Goals1:32 (2)
Nickname:The Goat

Luke Foley (born 8 October 1999) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). Commonly referred to as The Goat, He was recruited by West Coast with the 31st draft pick in the 2018 AFL draft.[1] [2]

Early football

A West Coast Eagles supporter growing up,[3] Foley played for the Sorrento-Duncraig Hawks Junior Football Club for the majority of his junior career, participating in 2 grand finals and winning one premiership in 2014.[4] He also played for in the West Australian Football League, in the colts division.[5] [6] During his time with Subiaco he played 16 games and kicked 3 goals, and averaged 12 disposals a game.[7] He also participated in Subiaco's 2 point premiership win over, just missing out on the Mel Whinnen Medal after being recognised as one of the best on ground.[8] He also represented Western Australia in the AFL Under 18 Championships, playing 3 games, kicking 2 goals and averaging 17.3 disposals a game.[9]

AFL career

Foley debuted in 's 15 point win over in the 18th round of the 2020 AFL season.[10] [11] [12] On debut, Foley collected 3 disposals, 2 marks and a tackle.[13]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of 2020[14] |- ! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2019| || 29 || 0 || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || — || —|- style="background-color: #EAEAEA"! scope="row" style="text-align:center" | 2020|style="text-align:center;"|| 29 || 1 || 0 || 0 || 3 || 0 || 3 || 2 || 1 || 0.0 || 0.0 || 3.0 || 0.0 || 3.0 || 2.0 || 1.0|- style="background:#EAEAEA; font-weight:bold; width:2em"| scope="row" text-align:center class="sortbottom" colspan=3 | Career| 1| 0| 0| 3| 0| 3| 2| 1| 0.0| 0.0| 3.0| 0.0| 3.0| 2.0| 1.0|}

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFL draft 2018: Who West Coast Eagles picked up in draft. McArdle. Jordan. The West Australian. 23 November 2018. 22 September 2020.
  2. Web site: 2018 AFL Draft: Who your club picked in this year's national draft. De Silva. Chris. Nine News. 21 September 2020.
  3. Web site: The Draft File: Pick 31 - Luke Foley. 23 November 2018. West Coast Eagles Media. 10 October 2020.
  4. Web site: Luke Foley drafted to the West Coast Eagles. 28 February 2019. Celenza. Mike. Sorrento - Duncraig Junior Football Club. 10 October 2020.
  5. Web site: AFL draft: Foley name lives on in Eagles pick. 23 November 2018. Joondalup Times. PerthNow. 12 October 2020. Bianchini. Justin.
  6. Web site: WAFC congratulates AFL Draftees. 23 November 2018. 12 October 2020. Western Australian Football Commission.
  7. Web site: WAFL PLayer - Luke Foley. Western Australian Football League. 12 October 2020.
  8. Web site: Subi's Fixture Throwback: 2018 Colts Grand Final v Swan Districts. 3 April 2020. 12 October 2020. Subiaco Football Club Media.
  9. Web site: Luke Foley. Aussie Rules Draft Central. 12 October 2020.
  10. Web site: TEAMS: Eagles axe three, out-of-contract Roo dumped again. Beveridge. Riley. 16 September 2020. AFL Media. 12 October 2020.
  11. Web site: West Coast announce Luke Foley will debut against North Melbourne, sixth Eagle to debut in 2020. 16 September 2020. 12 October 2020. The West Australian.
  12. Web site: Foley earns his wings. 16 September 2020. West Coast Eagles Media. Stocks. Gary. 12 October 2020.
  13. Web site: North Melbourne v West Coast - Player Stats. 12 October 2020.
  14. Web site: Luke Foley. AFL Tables. 13 November 2020.