Sam Skinner (footballer) explained

Sam Skinner
Birth Date:29 June 1997
Birth Place:Moe
Originalteam:Gippsland Power (TAC Cup)
Draftpick:No. 47, 2015 national draft
Debutdate:Round 19, 2017
Debutstadium:Subiaco Oval
Height:197 cm
Weight:94 kg
Position:Centre half-back / Half-forward
Years1:2016–2020
Games Goals1:3 (3)
Years2:2022
Games Goals2:2 (0)
Games Goalstotal:5 (3)
Statsend:2022

Sam Skinner (born 29 June 1997) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Brisbane Lions and Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by Brisbane with pick 47 in the 2015 national draft.[1] He made his debut in the loss to at Subiaco Oval in round 19 of the 2017 season, kicking two goals. After three games for the club, he was delisted at the conclusion of the 2020 season.

Following an impressive year with South Adelaide in the SANFL, Skinner was signed to as a delisted free agent ahead of the 2022 AFL season, during which he played two games before being delisted again in August.

Notes and References

  1. News: Sam Skinner overcomes horror injury run to make his debut for the Brisbane Lions. Hamilton. Andrew. 28 June 2017. The Courier-Mail. 30 June 2017.