Alex Dodson
Australian rules footballer
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Alex Dodson (born 15 June 2006) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Alex Dodson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 15 June 2006 | ||
| Original team | Payneham Norwood Union Football Club/Sturt | ||
| Draft | Pick 53, 2024 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 23, St Kilda vs. Essendon, at Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 203 cm (6 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position | Ruck | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | St Kilda | ||
| Number | 30 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | St Kilda | 1 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2025 season. | |||
Junior career
Dodson played for Sturt in the SANFL under 18s,[1][2] as well as playing three games for South Australia in the National Championships, where he averaged 17.3 disposals and 19.7 hitouts.[3]
Dodson was also a promising basketball prospect, being offered a development player position with the Adelaide 36ers and receiving attention from US college basketball teams.[4] Ultimately, however, he chose to play AFL.[5][6]
AFL career
Dodson was selected by St Kilda with pick 53 of the 2024 AFL draft.[7] He made his debut in round 23 of the 2025 AFL season.[8]