Joshua Begley (born 3 July 1998) is a professional Australian rules footballer who last played for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Essendon Football Club with the 31st overall selection in the 2016 national draft.[2]
| Josh Begley | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Joshua Begley | ||
| Nickname(s) | “Fridge"[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 3 July 1998 | ||
| Original team(s) | Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 31, 2016 national draft | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 89 kg (196 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward / Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Essendon | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2017–2020 | Essendon | 17 (15) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
He made his debut in round 22 of the 2017 AFL season, in which he recorded thirteen disposals, seven marks, two goals and three goal assists in a thirty-three point win against Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium.[3] His first 5 disposals in AFL football resulted in 2 goals and 3 score assists. He remained in the side for the final game of the season and played in Essendon's losing elimination final against Sydney in his third game, scoring two goals.
At the end of the 2020 AFL season, Begley was informed he would not be receiving a new contract, and would be delisted from the club. Since 2021 Begley has been playing for the Frankston Football Club in the Victorian Football League.[4]
References
edit- ^ Edmund, Sam (1 December 2017). "Second-year Essendon forward Josh Begley motors in 2km time trial". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia.
- ^ Prime, Toby (7 December 2016). "Josh Begley completes transformation from suburban footballer to landing on an AFL list". Knox Leader. Herald Sun.
- ^ Harrington, Anna (19 August 2017). "Josh Begley and Andrew McGrath step up as Essendon beats Gold Coast to keep finals hopes alive". Fox Sports (Australia). News Corp Australia.
- ^ "Josh Begley Rediscovering His Love for Footy". Frankston Football Club. 15 April 2021.
External links
edit- Josh Begley's profile on the official website of the Essendon Football Club
- Josh Begley's playing statistics from AFL Tables