Malcolm Karpany Explained

Malcolm Karpany
Fullname:Malcolm Karpany
Birth Date:1 June 1995
Originalteam: (SANFL)
Draftpick:No. 31, 2013 national draft
Debutdate:Round 19, 2016
Debutstadium:MCG
Height:176 cm
Weight:73 kg
Position:Midfielder
Years1:2014 - 2018
Games Goals1:7 (6)
Statsend:2018

Malcolm Karpany (born 1 June 1995) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).

He was raised in Adelaide and Moonta, South Australia. He is Indigenous Australian; his family are predominantly Narungga and he is related to Gavin Wanganeen and Michael O'Loughlin. During his high schooling, Malcolm moved to Adelaide and attended Rostrevor College. He was drafted by the West Coast Eagles with their second selection and thirty-first overall in the 2013 national draft.[1] He made his debut in the nineteen point loss against in round 19, 2016 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.[2] Karpany signed a one-year contract extension at the end of the 2017 season,[3] but was delisted the following year.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: West Coast Eagles pick Subiaco's Dom Sheed at AFL Draft. Hagdorn. Kim. 21 November 2013. Perth Now. News Corp Australia. 30 July 2016.
  2. News: Yeo out for Eagles. Hope. Shayne. 30 July 2016. The West Australian. Seven West Media. 30 July 2016.
  3. Web site: Make-or-break season looms for re-signed Eagle. King. Travis. 13 September 2017. 13 September 2017. AFL.com.au. Australian Football League.
  4. News: King . Travis . Eagles part company with six players . 27 October 2018 . alf.com.au . 22 October 2018.