Francis Evans (footballer)

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Francis Evans
Personal information
Nickname(s) Frank the Tank
Date of birth 23 August 2001
Original team(s) Brunswick NOBS
Draft #41, 2019 AFL draft
Position(s) Medium Forward
Club information
Current club Geelong Cats
Number 31
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
2020– Geelong Cats 2 (2)
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Francis Evans is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Geelong Cats in the AFL. Nicknamed 'Frank the Tank'[1] Evans was drafted with pick 41 in the 2019 AFL Draft.[2] Evans did not come from the traditional avenue to the AFL. He was plucked from Brunswick NOBS in the VAFA and was a surprise pick to all draft gurus.[3] Evans made his AFL debut on 26 March 2021 in a round 2 clash with Brisbane at GMHBA Stadium.[4]

Statistics[]

Statistics are correct to round 2 of the 2021 season

Legend
 G  Goals  K  Kicks  D  Disposals  T  Tackles
 B  Behinds  H  Handballs  M  Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2020 Geelong 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 Geelong 31 1 2 1 7 0 7 4 1 2 1 7 0 7 4 1

Career

1 2 1 7 0 7 4 1 2 1 7 0 7 4 1

References[]

  1. ^ "Debutant alert Frank 'the Tank' Evans will make his AFL debut against the Lions". Twitter. Retrieved 2021-03-27.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Pick 41: Francis Evans". geelongcats.com.au. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  3. ^ "Who is Francis Evans? Cats pluck massive left-field bolter". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2021-03-27.
  4. ^ "Evans' Rise From Draft Smokey to AFL Debutant". geelongcats.com.au. Retrieved 2021-03-27.

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