Eddie Ford (footballer, born 2002)
Eddie Ford is an Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Eddie Ford | |||
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 Ford with North Melbourne's VFL side in July 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Edward Ford | ||
| Date of birth | 21 June 2002 | ||
| Original team(s) | Point Cook, Western Jets | ||
| Draft | No. 56, 2020 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 16, 2021, North Melbourne vs. Adelaide, at Docklands Stadium | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 73 kg (161 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | North Melbourne | ||
| Number | 40 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2021– | North Melbourne | 40 (31) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early life
editKnown as a versatile player, Ford started at Yarraville-Seddon and the Point Cook Bulldogs in the Western Region Football League. He later played in the NAB Cup for the Western Jets. A fleet footed wingman who often work he way into the midfield, Eddie uses his natural speed to weave his way through traffic.[1]
AFL career
editFord was drafted by North Melbourne with pick 56 of the 2020 AFL draft. Ford made his debut at Docklands Stadium against Western Bulldogs in round 16 of the 2021 season.[2] Ford played five games in his debut season. He only managed three games in his second season. Ford spent most of the season in the reserves where he averaged two goals per game.[1] 2023 has been his most successful season, breaking into the side midyear and holding his place crumbing for goals in the forward line.
Ford received a rising star nomination in the last game of the 2023 season.[3] [4]
Statistics
editUpdated to 2024[5]
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Goals | K
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Tackles |
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2021 | North Melbourne | 40 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 14 | 38 | 21 | 4 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 4.8 | 2.8 | 7.6 | 4.2 | 0.8 |
| 2022 | North Melbourne | 40 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 2 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 0.6 |
| 2023 | North Melbourne | 40 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 92 | 103 | 195 | 66 | 20 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 6.5 | 7.4 | 13.9 | 4.7 | 1.4 |
| 2024 | North Melbourne | 40 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 117 | 89 | 206 | 74 | 35 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 6.5 | 4.9 | 11.4 | 4.1 | 1.9 |
| Career | 40 | 31 | 18 | 238 | 213 | 451 | 168 | 61 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 11.3 | 4.2 | 1.5 | ||
References
edit- ^ a b "Eddie Ford | AFL". nmfc.com.au.
- ^ Georgiou, Michael (2 July 2021). "North Melbourne to blood another debutant". Zero Hanger.
- ^ "Another young Roo earns Rising Star nomination". afl.com.au. 27 August 2023.
- ^ "Forward becomes Kangaroos' third AFL Rising Star nomination". nmfc.com.au. 28 August 2023.
- ^ "Eddie Ford's player profile at AFL Tables". AFL Tables.
External links
edit- Eddie Ford's profile on the official website of the North Melbourne Football Club
- Eddie Ford's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Eddie Ford at AustralianFootball.com
