Dylan Stephens

Dylan Stephens (born 8 January 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 5th draft pick in the 2019 AFL draft.[1][2]

Dylan Stephens
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-01-08) 8 January 2001
Place of birth Mildura, Victoria
Original team(s) Norwood (SANFL)
Draft No. 5, 2019 AFL draft, Sydney
Debut 12 July 2020, Sydney
vs. Richmond, at The Gabba
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 69 kg (152 lb)
Position(s) Midfield
Club information
Current club Sydney
Number 3
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2020– Sydney 8 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early football

Stephens played junior football for his local club, Red Cliffs Football Club.[3][4] He attended and played football for St Peter's College in Adelaide, while on a football scholarship.[3] Stephens played for Norwood in the SANFL for the 2019 season, where he played 13 games and kicked six goals.[5][6][7] Stephens also represented South Australia in the AFL Under 18 Championships, where he ended up winning the award for Most Valuable Player in the South Australian Side, as well as selection in the All-Australian Under 18 side.[8][9]

AFL career

Stephens debuted in the Swans' eight point loss to the Richmond Tigers in the 6th round of the 2020 AFL season, alongside teammate Chad Warner.[10][11][12] On debut, Stephens collected 11 disposals, 5 marks and 4 tackles, and kicked a behind.[13]

Statistics
Statistics are correct to the end of the 2020 season[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 Sydney 3823683210027260.30.48.54.012.53.43.3


References
  1. "Dylan Stephens". Footywire. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  2. Milbank, Zac (November 2019). "Three Croweaters taken in First Round". SANFL Media. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  3. "The school behind Stephens". Sydney Swans FC Media. 25 August 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  4. Dearlove, Angus (21 August 2020). "Dylan Stephens steadily rising at Swans". Sunraysia Daily. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  5. "Dylan Stephens". Aussie Rules Draft Central. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  6. "Stephens to the Swans". NorwoodFC Media. November 2019. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  7. "The first five croweaters picked". AdelaideNow. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  8. Balmer, Matt (19 November 2019). "Dylan Stephens starred for South Australia. It's why his national carnival self-assessment seems so harsh". Fox Sports. Retrieved 26 August 2020.
  9. "Pick five: Dylan Stephens". Sydney Swans FC Media. 27 November 2019. Retrieved 26 August 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. Di Fabrizio, Michael (13 July 2020). "Positive signs for Dylan Stephens in AFL debut". Sunraysia Daily. 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. "Dylan Stephens". AFL Tables. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
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