Charlie Ballard

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Charlie Ballard
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-07-23) 23 July 1999 (age 22)
Original team(s) Sturt (SANFL)
Draft No. 42, 2017 national draft
Debut 5 May 2018, Gold Coast
vs. Western Bulldogs, at Mars Stadium
Height 195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 91 kg (201 lb)
Position(s) Tall defender
Club information
Current club Gold Coast
Number 10
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018- Gold Coast 61 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 12, 2021.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Charlie Ballard (born 23 July 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Gold Coast Suns in the Australian Football League (AFL).

He made his AFL debut in round 7 of the 2018 season, in the nine-point loss against the Western Bulldogs at Mars Stadium. He kicked one goal on debut.[1]

Originally from Sturt, Ballard played in their under-18 premiership. He also played for Sacred Heart College.[2] Ballard averaged 18 disposals on the wing in the 2017 AFL Under 18 Championships, playing for South Australia. He ran 3.05 seconds in the 20 m (66 ft) sprint at the AFL Draft Combine, and was touted as a top-30 selection at the 2017 AFL draft.[3] Ballard was selected by Gold Coast with pick 42, their 3rd-round selection.[4]

On debut, Ballard was praised by coach Stuart Dew, along with fellow debutant Brayden Crossley.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ Black, Sarah. "Five talking points: Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast". afl.com.au. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  2. ^ Abbracciavento, Daniela (5 August 2017). "Sturt under-18 player Charlie Ballard is one of SA's top AFL draft picks". The Advertiser. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  3. ^ Twomey, Callum. "Late bloomer looms as draft tall order". afl.com.au. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  4. ^ "Charlie Ballard". goldcoastfc.com.au. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  5. ^ Black, Sarah. "Sparkling debutants can add polish Suns need". afl.com.au. Retrieved 7 May 2018.

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