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
Personal information
Full name Eddie Ford
Date of birth (2002-06-21) 21 June 2002
Original team(s) Yarraville-Seddon, 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 27 (23)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 5, 2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early life

Known as a versatile player, Ford started at Yarraville-Seddon 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

Ford 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

Updated to Round 18 of the 2023 season.[5]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2021North Melbourne40 5332414382140.60.64.82.87.64.20.80
2022North Melbourne40 3105712720.30.01.62.34.02.30.6-
2023North Melbourne40 141249210319566200.80.36.57.413.94.71.4-
Career 2216712112424594260.730.325.505.6311.134.271.180

References
  1. "Eddie Ford | AFL". nmfc.com.au.
  2. Georgiou, Michael (2 July 2021). "North Melbourne to blood another debutant". Zero Hanger.
  3. "Another young Roo earns Rising Star nomination". afl.com.au. 27 August 2023.
  4. "Forward becomes Kangaroos' third AFL Rising Star nomination". nmfc.com.au. 28 August 2023.
  5. "Eddie Ford's player profile at AFL Tables". AFL Tables.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.