Chad Warner

Chad Warner (born 19 May 2001) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Sydney Swans with the 39th draft pick in the 2019 AFL draft.[1][2]

Chad Warner
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-05-19) 19 May 2001
Place of birth Willetton, Western Australia
Original team(s) East Fremantle
Draft No. 39, 2019 AFL draft, Sydney
Debut 12 July 2020, Sydney
vs. Richmond, at The Gabba
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Position(s) Midfield
Club information
Current club Sydney
Number 1
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2020– Sydney 2 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early football

Warner played for the Willetton Junior Football Club in his home town of Willetton in Western Australia.[3][4] He played for East Fremantle in the Western Australian Football League colts division for the 2019 season, playing 9 games and kicking 8 goals.[5][6] He also represented Western Australia in the AFL Under 18 Championships.[7][8] He also played football for his school Aquinas College, Perth in the Public Schools Association.[9]

AFL career

Warner debuted in the Swans' eight point loss to the Richmond Tigers in the 6th round of the 2020 AFL season, alongside teammate Dylan Stephens.[10][11][12] On his debut, Warner picked up 8 disposals, 2 marks and 2 tackles.[13]

Statistics
Statistics are correct to the end of 2020[14]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2020[lower-alpha 1] Sydney 12009514330.80.86.03.89.82.62.2
Career 2 0 0 9 5 14 3 3 0.0 0.0 4.5 2.5 7.0 1.5 1.5
  1. The 2020 season was played with 17 home-and-away matches per team (down from 22) and 16-minute quarters with time on (down from 20-minute quarters with time on) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

References
  1. Beveridge, Riley (14 February 2020). "'Calm down': Why Horse had a word to feisty Sydney smokey". AFL Media. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  2. Olle, Sarah (29 November 2019). "AFL draft gurus assess every club's draft haul – and there's some clear standouts". Fox Sports. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  3. "AFL draft 2019: Trent Rivers and Chad Warner share bromance ahead of big chance". The West Australian. 7 November 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  4. Fogliani, Lenny (29 May 2020). "Our brightest stars: East Fremantle District". Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  5. "Chad Warner". Aussie Rules Draft Central. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  6. McArdle, Jordan (26 February 2020). "East Fremantle product Chad Warner targets early-season debut at Sydney Swans". The West Australian. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  7. "Pick 39: Chad Warner". Sydney Swans FC Media. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  8. "Five Sharks selected in 2019 AFL draft". East Fremantle FC Media. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  9. Gates, Zachary (3 December 2019). "Warner's blueprint". Sydney Swans FC Media. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  10. Wu, Andrew (11 July 2020). "From Super Mario Kart to the big stage for two young Swans". The Age. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  11. Woodcock, Michael (7 July 2020). "WA-raised hard nut Chad Warner sets sights on Dustin Martin after being named for AFL debut". The West Australian. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  12. Beveridge, Riley (8 July 2020). "Two to debut: Swans to unveil No.5 pick, bull-at-a-gate mid". AFL Media. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  13. "Round 6 • Richmond v Sydney Swans - Player Stats". Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  14. "Chad Warner". AFL Tables. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
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