Bobby Hill (Australian footballer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bobby Hill |
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| Full name | Ian Hill | ||
| Date of birth | 9 February 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Northam, Western Australia | ||
| Original team | Perth (WAFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 24, 2018 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | 14 July 2019, Greater Western Sydney v. Richmond, at MCG |
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| Position(s) | Forward | ||
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| Current club | Collingwood | ||
| Number | 23 | ||
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Bobby Hill, born on February 9, 2000, is a talented Australian rules footballer. He plays for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Bobby first started his AFL journey with Greater Western Sydney in 2019. He is famous for winning the Norm Smith Medal in the exciting 2023 AFL Grand Final.
Bobby Hill's Early Life and Background
Bobby Hill is an Indigenous Australian man. His family has Whadjuk-Ballardong Noongar heritage. His real name is Ian, like his father. But he prefers to be called Bobby. Bobby went to Northam Senior High School. He then finished high school at Wesley College in Perth. This was part of a special program for Indigenous students. Bobby first showed his amazing skills when he was picked for the Western Australia under 16s team.
Bobby Hill's AFL Career Journey
Bobby Hill was chosen by Greater Western Sydney (GWS) in the 2018 national draft. He was pick number 24. He played his first senior game in the AFL in 2019. This was against the Richmond team.
Bobby played 41 games for GWS. He helped them win a big final in 2019. He is known for his incredible speed. He also has very clean hands when catching the ball. Bobby can even leap high in the air to grab the football. In 2020, Bobby designed GWS's special Indigenous jumper. The team wears this jumper as an alternate uniform.
In 2021, Bobby wanted to move to another team. He asked to join Essendon, but a deal could not be made. The next year, he again asked to move to a team in Victoria. This time, he wanted to play for Collingwood. He was traded to Collingwood on October 3. GWS traded Bobby and a pick (number 40) to Collingwood. In return, Collingwood gave GWS a pick (number 43) and a future pick.
Bobby played a huge part in Collingwood's 2023 premiership season. He had an amazing year. He finished it with a fantastic performance in the Grand Final. Collingwood played against Brisbane. Bobby had 18 disposals and kicked 4 goals. He won all 15 votes for the Norm Smith Medal. Collingwood won the game by just four points.
Bobby Hill's Health Journey
In May 2022, Bobby Hill was diagnosed with a health condition. He had surgery to help him get better. He spent the rest of that year recovering. He then returned to playing football.
