Kye Annand
Australian rules footballer
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Kye Annand (born 14 October 2003) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Geelong (VFL)
| Kye Annand | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Annand in August 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 14 October 2003 | ||
| Original teams |
Ocean Grove (BFNL) Geelong (VFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 2, 2026 mid-season rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 14, 2026, Richmond vs. Brisbane Lions, at Bellerive Oval | ||
| Height | 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position | Key Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Richmond | ||
| Number | 41 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2026– | Richmond | 10 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 23, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Pre-AFL career
Annand played junior football for the Ocean Grove Cobras.[1] In 2021, he played four games for Ocean Grove's senior side, before becoming their number one ruck the following year and winning the Damian Clark Medal as the side's best and fairest.[2]
In 2023, Annand joined Geelong in the VFL.[3] He played ten games for the Cats during the 2023 VFL season.[4] In 2024, Annand suffered a lacerated kidney while playing for Ocean Grove,[5] and managed just one game with Geelong for the season.[4]
in 2026, having spent most of his career as a ruck or key forward option, Annand transitioned to a key defensive position for Geelong.[6] The move saw him receive significant interest from AFL clubs ahead of the 2026 mid-season rookie draft.[7]
AFL career
Annand was selected by the Richmond Football Club with pick 2 of the 2026 mid-season rookie draft.[8] He was given the jumper number 41,[9] previously worn by Sam Banks.[10] Annand was selected to make his debut in round 14 of the 2026 AFL season, against the Brisbane Lions.[11]
