Archie Ludowyke
Australian rules footballer
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Archie Ludowyke (born 19 November 2007) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Adelaide Crows in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Sandringham Dragons (Talent League)
| Archie Ludowyke | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Archie Ludowyke | ||
| Nickname | Ludo[1] | ||
| Born | 19 November 2007 | ||
| Original teams |
East Sandringham (SMJFL) Sandringham Dragons (Talent League) | ||
| Draft | No. 50, 2025 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 21, 2026, Adelaide vs. Essendon, at Docklands Stadium | ||
| Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Key forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Adelaide | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2026– | Adelaide | 2 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early life
Ludowyke played junior football for the East Sandringham Football Club in the South Metro Junior Football League.[2] He played school football for Brighton Grammar School.[3]
Ludowyke played in the Talent League for the Sandringham Dragons.[4] In his draft year, he averaged 9.3 disposals and 3.3 goals a game.[5] He was also named as part of the Vic Metro squad for the Under 18 Championships,[6] however his season was cut short by injury.[7]
His father's family are Dutch Sri Lankans making him the 5th Sri Lankan origin player in VFL/AFL history.[1]
AFL career
Ludowyke was selected by the Adelaide Crows with pick 50 of the 2025 AFL draft.[8] He was selected to make his debut in round 21 of the 2026 AFL season.[9]
