Finn Callaghan
| Finn Callaghan | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Finn Callaghan | ||
| Date of birth | 26 April 2003 | ||
| Original team(s) | Sandringham Dragons | ||
| Draft | No. 3, 2021 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 5, 2022, Greater Western Sydney vs. Melbourne, at MCG | ||
| Height | 192 cm (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Greater Western Sydney | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022– | Greater Western Sydney | 50 (7) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Finn Callaghan (born 26 April 2003) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early career
[edit]Callaghan spent his high school years at St Bedes College. He played junior football for Mordialloc-Braeside Junior Football Club.[1] After missing selection in the under-16 Vic Metro side, he had a major growth spurt and added 20 centimetres to his frame. The extra confidence stemming from his height combined with the already developing deadly ball usage created dominant performances early with the Sandringham Dragons, garnering his selection in the Australian Under-18s team. [2]
AFL career
[edit]Finn Callaghan was selected by the Greater Western Sydney with pick three in the 2021 AFL draft.[3] The Giants were impressed with his penetrating kicking and aerial ability.
He had a slow start to his career, settling in Sydney in December and dealing with a niggling foot injury in 2021, he spent the pre-season doing rehab. Finally fit, he made his debut against Melbourne in round 5 at the MCG. His foot troubles persisted and required an unusual solution, including having part of a bone removed from his foot[4] He signed a two-year contract extension in February 2023.[5]
In 2023 after finding himself playing on the wing, a series of good performances earned Callaghan the round 7 Rising Star nomination.[6] He had 26 disposals and 10 marks in his teams’ one-point victory over cross-town rivals Sydney. [7] Callaghan then played his first finals series with GWS in 2023 and had an 18 disposal performance against St. Kilda in the 101-77 elimination final win.[8]
Statistics
[edit]Updated to the end of the 2024 season.[9]
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| 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 | |||||
| 2022 | Greater Western Sydney | 17 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 41 | 34 | 75 | 18 | 5 | 0.0 | .2 | 8.2 | 6.8 | 15.0 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Greater Western Sydney | 17 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 208 | 228 | 436 | 97 | 42 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 9.9 | 10.9 | 20.8 | 4.6 | 2.0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Greater Western Sydney | 17 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 224 | 326 | 550 | 66 | 86 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 9.3 | 13.6 | 22.9 | 2.8 | 3.6 | 6 |
| Career | 50 | 7 | 10 | 473 | 588 | 1061 | 181 | 133 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 9.5 | 11.8 | 21.2 | 3.6 | 2.7 | 6 | ||
Notes
References
[edit]- ^ "Get to know Finn Callaghan: leader; footy IQ; lockdown diary". www.sandringhamdragons.com.au. Retrieved 10 September 2023.
- ^ https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-reality-check-that-fuelled-the-dramatic-rise-of-future-star-finn-callaghan-20211122-p59aze.html
- ^ https://www.gwsgiants.com.au/players/5321/finn-callaghan
- ^ "Bone bits and ballet: How young Giant got back in the dance". afl.com.au.
- ^ "Callaghan Extends". gwsgiants.com.au.
- ^ Harvey, Daniela (2 May 2023). "Giant reward: GWS wingman lands Rising Star nomination". AFC.com.au. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ https://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/1321253/callaghan-wins-rising-star-nomination
- ^ Garb, Daniel (15 September 2023). "From surgery fears to finals, Giant's wild ride continues". AFL.com.au. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Finn Callaghan's player profile at AFL Tables". AFL Tables.
External links
[edit]- Finn Callaghan's profile on the official website of the Greater Western Sydney Giants
- Finn Callaghan's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Finn Callaghan at AustralianFootball.com
