Charlie Ballard

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 is a midfielder.[1] 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.[2]

This article is about the sportsman. For the criminal, see Charles W. Bullard.

Charlie Ballard
Personal information
Original team(s) Sturt
Draft 42, 2017 AFL 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) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Gold Coast
Number 10
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018- Gold Coast 35 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 4 2020.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Originally from Sturt, Ballard played in their under-18 premiership. He also played for Sacred Heart College.[3] 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.[4] Ballard was selected by Gold Coast with pick 42, their 3rd-round selection.[1]

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

References
  1. "Charlie Ballard". goldcoastfc.com.au. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  2. Black, Sarah. "Five talking points: Western Bulldogs v Gold Coast". afl.com.au. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
  3. 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.
  4. Twomey, Callum. "Late bloomer looms as draft tall order". afl.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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