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 | |||
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![]() Young playing for Gold Coast in August 2018 | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | Aaron Young | ||
Date of birth | 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
- Rucci, Michaelangelo (27 April 2012). "Power opts for Young teenage debutant". AdelaideNow. Retrieved 29 April 2012.
- Gaskin, Lee (19 October 2017). "Young Sun: Gold Coast signs Power forward". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
External links
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- Aaron Young's profile on the official website of the Gold Coast Football Club
- Aaron Young's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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