Ben Davis (Australian footballer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ben Davis |
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| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 19 May 1997 | ||
| Original team | UNSW-Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs (Sydney AFL)/Sydney Swans Academy | ||
| Draft | No. 75, 2016 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 15, 2019, Adelaide v. Geelong, at GMHBA Stadium |
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| Position(s) | Forward | ||
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| Current club | Adelaide | ||
| Number | 40 | ||
Ben Davis, born on 19 May 1997, is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He played for the Adelaide Football Club in the top-level Australian Football League (AFL). He was chosen by Adelaide in the 2016 AFL draft. This is where teams pick new players.
About Ben Davis
Ben was part of the Sydney Swans's junior academy. This is a special program for young, talented players. However, he could not be picked by the Swans. This was due to the AFL's bidding system. He had not signed up for the draft before he turned 18.
His Family Connections
Ben comes from a family with a strong sports background. His brother, Abe Davis, was also drafted by the Sydney Swans in 2014. Their father, Graham Davis, played professional basketball. He was a player for the Sydney Kings team.
Ben's father's family has special roots. They are part of the Kusu clan. This clan originally comes from Thursday Island. This island is located in the Torres Strait Islands.
Playing for Adelaide
Ben Davis joined the Adelaide Football Club in 2017. He played as a forward. This position means he tried to score goals for his team.
In 2018, Ben showed great skill. He became Adelaide's top goal scorer in the SANFL. The SANFL is a state league in South Australia. It is a step below the AFL.
He played 11 games in the AFL for Adelaide. He scored one goal during his time there. Ben was removed from the team list in October 2022. This meant his professional career with Adelaide ended.
