Aaron Young (footballer)

Aaron Young (born 6 December 1992) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Gold Coast Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was originally drafted by the Port Adelaide Football Club with pick number 36 in the 2010 national draft, having previously played for the Eastern Ranges in the TAC Cup. He made his debut in round 5, 2012, against Adelaide at Football Park in Showdown XXXII.[1] At the conclusion of the 2017 AFL season, Young was traded to the Gold Coast Football Club.[2]

Aaron Young
Young playing for Gold Coast in August 2018
Personal information
Full name Aaron Young
Date of birth (1992-12-06) 6 December 1992
Original team(s) Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 36, 2010 national draft
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 75 kg (165 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club Gold Coast
Number 15
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2012–2017 Port Adelaide 76 (62)
2018-2019 Gold Coast 24 (21)
Total 100 (83)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2019.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

References

  1. Rucci, Michaelangelo (27 April 2012). "Power opts for Young teenage debutant". AdelaideNow. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
  2. Gaskin, Lee (19 October 2017). "Young Sun: Gold Coast signs Power forward". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 19 October 2017.


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