Andy Moniz-Wakefield
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Darwin, Northern Territory
| Andy Moniz-Wakefield | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Andy Moniz-Wakefield | ||
| Born |
26 October 2003 Darwin, Northern Territory | ||
| Original teams | Nightcliff Football Club, NTFL | ||
| Draft | 2021 Category B rookie | ||
| Debut | Round 16, 2024, Melbourne vs. Brisbane Lions, at Gabba | ||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | ||
| Position | Medium Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Melbourne | ||
| Number | 45 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Melbourne | 6 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Andy Moniz-Wakefield[1] (born 26 October 2003) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A defender, he is 1.82 metres (6 ft 0 in) tall and weighs 78 kilograms (172 lb).[2]
Recruited from the Next Generation Academy, having a Timorese mother he was raised in Darwin, Northern Territory where he played junior football at the Nightcliff Football Club and was selected into the Northern Territory Academy.[3]
Moniz-Wakefield made his debut in the 5-point loss against Brisbane Lions at the Gabba in Round 16 of the 2024 season.[4][5] He went on to play six matches in his debut season.
In a practice match against North Melbourne ahead of the 2025 AFL season, Moniz-Wakefield suffered an ACL injury which ruled him out for the season.[6]
