Harry Edwards (Australian footballer)
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| Harry Edwards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 1 October 2000 | ||
| Original team | Swan Districts Football Club | ||
| Draft | No. 18, 2018 AFL rookie draft, West Coast | ||
| Debut | 1 August 2020, West Coast vs. Geelong, at Perth Stadium | ||
| Height | 204 cm (6 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 90 kg (198 lb) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | West Coast | ||
| Number | 42 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019– | West Coast | 56 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 7, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Harry Edwards (born 1 October 2000) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the West Coast with the 18th draft pick in the 2018 AFL rookie draft. Edwards was drafted as 195cm in height, measured at preseason training as 197cm, grew to 200cm in his second year and now stands 204cm tall. This followed 11cm of growth from 184cm to 195cm at 17 years of age, in his draft year.[1][2]
Edwards played junior football for Mazenod Junior Football Club in Western Australia.[3] He also played for the Swan Districts Football Club in the Western Australian Football League for the 2018 season. He played fifteen games and kicked six goals, at that time playing as a ruckman and forward.[3][4]
AFL career
Edwards debuted in the Eagles' 9 point win against Geelong Football Club in the 9th round of the 2020 AFL season.[3][5] Edwards was concussed midway through the second quarter and did not return to the ground.[6] On debut, Edwards picked up 3 disposals.[7] Edwards was upgraded from the rookie list at the conclusion of the season, re-signing until 2022.[8]
