Hugh Boxshall
Australian rules footballer
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Hugh Boxshall is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the St Kilda Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Born
11 July 2006
Original teams
Claremont
Swanbourne Tigers
Scotch College, Perth
Swanbourne Tigers
Scotch College, Perth
Draft
No. 45, 2024 AFL draft
Debut
2 May 2025, St Kilda vs. Fremantle, at Marvel Stadium
| Hugh Boxshall | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 11 July 2006 | ||
| Original teams |
Claremont Swanbourne Tigers Scotch College, Perth | ||
| Draft | No. 45, 2024 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | 2 May 2025, St Kilda vs. Fremantle, at Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | St Kilda | ||
| Number | 38 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | St Kilda | 13 (2) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 1, 2026. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Boxshall was taken by St Kilda with pick 45 of the 2024 AFL draft, after the club traded up the draft order to pick him.[1] He made his debut against Fremantle in a 61-point win in round 8,[2] impressing with 16 disposals and 10 contested possessions.
Boxshall extended his initial 2-year contract by another 2 years until the end of 2028.[3]
In round 22 of the 2025 AFL season Boxshall had 14 disposals and 8 tackles against Richmond, which earnt him a nomination for the 2025 AFL rising star award.[4]
