Phoenix Spicer Explained

Phoenix Spicer
Fullname:Phoenix Spicer
Birth Date:30 January 2002
Originalteam:South Adelaide Football Club(SANFL)
Draftpick:No. 42, 2020 AFL draft,
Debutdate:22 August 2021
Debutstadium:Adelaide Oval
Height:173cm
Weight:64 kg
Position:Midfielder / Forward
Guernsey:36
Statsend:Round 23, 2022
Years1:2021–2023
Games Goals1:6 (1)

Phoenix Spicer (born 30 January 2002) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Spicer was selected at pick 42 in the 2021 AFL draft from SANFL club, South Adelaide.[1] [2] [3]

An exciting small forward with elite speed and agility, Spicer is capable of breaking the game open with his athletic ability. He recorded an elite 7.80 seconds for the AFL Agility run in SA preseason testing last year but did not test at Draft Combine due to injury. Spicer had a consistent Under-18 season averaging 17.2 disposals (40% contested) in nine matches in 2020.

Early life and junior career

Spicer attended Hamilton Secondary College before transitioning to Henley High School to further his opportunities as a footy player.

In his junior leagues, Spicer played for the Edwardstown Football Club, and later, the Morphettville Park Football Club before playing for South Adelaide in 2020.

AFL career

Spicer made his debut during round 23 of the 2021 AFL season with the Kangaroos playing against the Adelaide Crows in a losing effort in which Phoenix gathered seven disposals.[4]

Spicer was delisted from the North Melbourne Football Club in October 2023[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFL Draft Tracker: See every pick and trade made by every club. Laughton. Max. Fox Sports. 23 August 2021. 10 December 2020.
  2. Web site: AFL Draft 2020: Pick-by-pick. 9 December 2020. The Age. 23 August 2021.
  3. Web site: Pick 42: Phoenix Spicer. 9 December 2020. North Melbourne Kangaroos Media. 23 August 2021.
  4. Web site: Phoenix Spicer to debut.
  5. Web site: North Melbourne confirms four list changes.