Bailey Humphrey
Australian rules footballer
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Bailey Humphrey (born 11 September 2004) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Gold Coast Suns in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Bailey Humphrey | |||
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Humphrey in March 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Bailey Humphrey | ||
| Nicknames | Humper, The Bear[1] | ||
| Born | 11 September 2004 | ||
| Original team | Gippsland Power | ||
| Draft | No. 6, 2022 national draft | ||
| Height | 185 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
| Positions | Midfielder, Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Gold Coast Suns | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2023– | Gold Coast | 78 (64) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 19, 2026. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early life
Humphrey was raised in Moe, Victoria where he played junior football for the Moe Lions in the Gippsland Football League. He attended secondary school at Lowanna College as part of their sporting academy. He competed for the Gippsland Power in the U18 Talent League in the latter stages of his junior football years. Humphrey was considered a leading draft prospect in the lead up to the 2022 AFL draft[2] and was selected by the Gold Coast Suns with pick 6.[3][4]
Humphrey has been an outspoken supporter for mental health, having suffered depression and anxiety for years after a close friend died by suicide.[5]
AFL career
Humphrey made his AFL debut for the Gold Coast Suns at 18 years of age in round 4 of the 2023 AFL season.[6] He was nominated for the Rising Star award after a strong performance in round 9 of the 2023 season.[7] Humphrey kicked the game-winning goal in Gold Coast's win over the highly rated Bulldogs in round 11.[8] In June 2023, he signed a four-year contract extension with the Suns that will tie him to the club until at least the end of 2028.[9]
Statistics
Updated to the end of round 19, 2026.[10]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2023 | Gold Coast | 19 | 19 | 11 | 12 | 148 | 88 | 236 | 32 | 49 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 7.8 | 4.6 | 12.4 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 0 |
| 2024 | Gold Coast | 19 | 21 | 14 | 19 | 123 | 95 | 218 | 39 | 49 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 5.9 | 4.5 | 10.4 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 0 |
| 2025 | Gold Coast | 19 | 23 | 25 | 21 | 188 | 166 | 354 | 65 | 94 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 8.2 | 7.2 | 15.4 | 2.8 | 4.1 | 2 |
| 2026 | Gold Coast | 19 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 108 | 82 | 190 | 42 | 48 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 7.2 | 5.5 | 12.7 | 2.8 | 3.2 | |
| Career | 78 | 64 | 71 | 567 | 431 | 998 | 178 | 240 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 7.3 | 5.5 | 12.8 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 2 | ||
