Finn Callaghan
Finn Callaghan (born 26 April 2003) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Finn Callaghan | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Finn Callaghan | ||
| Date of birth | 26 April 2003 | ||
| Original team(s) | Sandringham Dragons | ||
| Draft | No. 3, 2021 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 5, 2022, Greater Western Sydney vs. Melbourne, at MCG | ||
| Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Greater Western Sydney | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022– | Greater Western Sydney | 26 (5) | |
| 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of At the end of the 2023 season. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early career edit
Callaghan spent his high school years at St Bedes College. He played junior football for Mordialloc-Braeside Junior Football Club.[1] He missed selection in the under-16 Vic Metro side then had growth spurt and added 20 centimetres to his frame. The extra confidence with his height created dominant performances early with the Sandringham Dragons, winning selection in the Australian Under-18s team. [2]
AFL career edit
Finn Callaghan was selected by the Greater Western Sydney with pick three in the 2021 AFL draft.[3] The Giants were impressed with his penetrating kicking and aerial ability.
He had a slow start to his career, settling in Sydney in December and dealing with a niggling foot injury in 2021, he spent the pre-season doing rehab. Coming fit he debut against Melbourne in round 5 in the MCG. He foot troubles persisted and required an unusual solution[4] He signed a two-year contract extension in February 2023.[5]
In 2023 Callaghan was playing on the wing, a series of good performances earned Callaghan the round 7 Rising Star nomination[6] He had 26 disposals and 10 marks in his teams’ one-point victory over Sydney. [7] Callaghan played his first finals series with GWS 2023 including an 18 disposal performance against St. Kilda in the elimination final.[8]
Statistics edit
Updated to the end of the 2023 season.[9]
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2022 | Greater Western Sydney | 17 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 34 | 75 | 18 | 5 | 0.0 | .2 | 8.2 | 6.8 | 15.0 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Greater Western Sydney | 17 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 208 | 228 | 436 | 97 | 42 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 9.9 | 10.9 | 20.8 | 4.6 | 2.0 | |
| Career | 26 | 5 | 3 | 249 | 262 | 511 | 115 | 47 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 9.6 | 10.1 | 19.7 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 0 | ||
Notes
References edit
- ^ "Get to know Finn Callaghan: leader; footy IQ; lockdown diary". www.sandringhamdragons.com.au. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-reality-check-that-fuelled-the-dramatic-rise-of-future-star-finn-callaghan-20211122-p59aze.html
- ^ https://www.gwsgiants.com.au/players/5321/finn-callaghan
- ^ "Bone bits and ballet: How young Giant got back in the dance". afl.com.au.
- ^ "Callaghan Extends". gwsgiants.com.au.
- ^ Harvey, Daniela (2 May 2023). "Giant reward: GWS wingman lands Rising Star nomination". AFC.com.au. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ https://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/1321253/callaghan-wins-rising-star-nomination
- ^ Garb, Daniel (15 September 2023). "From surgery fears to finals, Giant's wild ride continues". AFL.com.au. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Finn Callaghan's player profile at AFL Tables". AFL Tables.
External links edit
- Finn Callaghan's profile on the official website of the Greater Western Sydney Giants
- Finn Callaghan's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Finn Callaghan at AustralianFootball.com