Tanner Bruhn

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Tanner Bruhn
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-05-27) 27 May 2002 (age 19)
Original team(s) Geelong Falcons (NAB League)
Draft No. 12, 2020 national draft, Greater Western Sydney
Debut 21 March 2021, Greater Western Sydney
vs. St Kilda, at Sydney Showground Stadium
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 77 kg (170 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Greater Western Sydney
Number 5
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2021– Greater Western Sydney 5 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 15, 2021.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Tanner Bruhn (born 27 May 2002) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Greater Western Sydney Giants with the 12th draft pick in the 2020 AFL draft.[1][2][3]

Early football[]

Bruhn began his footballing career with the Newtown & Chilwell Football Club in the western suburbs of Geelong.[4] Bruhn played 55 matches with the club between 2013 and 2018.[5] He played in the Firsts team at his school, Geelong Grammar School, where he won the best and fairest award in 2018 as a 16 year old.[6] He played for Vic Country in the Under 16 Championships and won its MVP award and All-Australian title.[7] His 2019 season saw him impacted by injury after hurting his knee,[8] however he was fit enough to play a few matches with the Geelong Falcons in the NAB League, and Vic Country in the 2019 AFL Under 18 Championships.[9]

AFL career[]

There was immediate controversy surrounding Bruhn's new career at the Giants after he was shown to have a 'solemn' reaction to being drafted by them on draft night. However, it was later explained by him that it was due to him having a rather 'reserved' personality, and being shocked.[10][11][12] Bruhn debuted for Greater Western Sydney in the opening round of the 2021 AFL season.[13][14][15] On debut, Bruhn collected 9 disposals, 2 tackles and 2 clearances.[16] After only collecting 7 disposals the next week against Fremantle,[17] Bruhn was omitted from the team. Bruhn received a nomination for the Goal of the Year award after kicking a skillful goal in the eighth round of the season.[18]

Statistics[]

Statistics are correct to the end of round 15, 2021.[19]
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
2021 Greater Western Sydney 5 5 2 3 16 17 33 4 9 0.4 0.6 3.2 3.4 6.6 0.8 1.8
Career 5 2 3 16 17 33 4 9 0.4 0.6 3.2 3.4 6.6 0.8 1.8

References[]

  1. ^ "Every pick, every player: Check out who your club drafted". AFL Media. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  2. ^ "AFL Draft 2020: Pick-by-pick". The Age. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Collingwood redeems horror off-season with spectacular 2020 AFL draft haul". wwos.nice.com.au. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  4. ^ "WELL DONE TANNER BRUHN!". Newtown & Chilwell Football Netball Club. 16 December 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  5. ^ "Tanner Bruhn - Player Profile". Newtown & Chilwell Football Netball Club. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  6. ^ Alvaro, Michael (28 April 2020). "Q&A: Tanner Bruhn (Geelong Falcons/Vic Country)". Aussie Rules Draft Central. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Pick 12: Tanner Bruhn". GIANTS Media. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  8. ^ Elliott, Laura (18 March 2021). "The Serious Business of Being Tanner Bruhn". GIANTS Media. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  9. ^ King, Tom (25 January 2020). "Tanner keen for a taste of the real thing". krockfootball.com.au. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  10. ^ Zita, David (11 December 2020). "Giants' top pick Tanner Bruhn explains bizarre reaction to realising AFL Draft dream". Fox Sports. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  11. ^ De Silva, Chris (10 December 2020). "Tanner Bruhn explains reasons behind somber response to being picked by GWS Giants". wwos.nine.com.au. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  12. ^ Young, Chris (11 December 2020). "'Surreal' truth behind AFL rookie's 'flat' response to draft move". Yahoo Sport. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
  13. ^ "Two to Debut". GIANTS Media. 15 March 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  14. ^ Ryan, Peter (20 March 2021). "Debut trio tread the same path to round one". The Age. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  15. ^ Forsaith, Rob (15 March 2021). "Inner-sanctum insight a win-win: GWS coach". Bega District News. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  16. ^ "Greater Western Sydney vs St Kilda - Player Stats". afltables.com. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  17. ^ "Fremantle vs Greater Western Sydney". afltables.com. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  18. ^ "Bruhn nominated for Goal of the Year". GIANTS Media. 11 May 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
  19. ^ "Tanner Bruhn". afltables.com. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
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