Joel Garner (footballer)

Joel Garner (born 21 May 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by Port Adelaide with the 60th draft pick in the 2017 AFL Draft.[1]

Joel Garner
Personal information
Nickname(s) Big Bird
Date of birth (1999-05-21) 21 May 1999
Original team(s) Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 60, 2017 AFL draft, Port Adelaide
Height 184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 83 kg (183 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Port Adelaide
Number 27
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018– Port Adelaide 4 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2019.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Facts

Joel Garner has gone to Wandin North Primary School to talk to children about Growth Mindset.

He was sponsored by Port Adelaide FC supporter group "The Alberton Crowd" for the 2018 season.

AFL career

Garner made his AFL debut in Port Adelaide's win over Gold Coast in the round 9 of the 2019 AFL season.[2]

References

  1. "Port Adelaide selected Joel Garner with pick 60". portadelaidefc.com.au. 21 November 2017.
  2. "Selection: Garner to debut amongst four ins". portadelaidefc.com.au. 17 May 2019.
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