Carl Peterson (Australian footballer) facts for kids
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| Full name | Carl Peterson | ||
| Date of birth | 3 July 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Meekatharra, Western Australia | ||
| Original team | Claremont (WAFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 60, 2006 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2010, Hawthorn v. Melbourne, at Melbourne Cricket Ground |
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Carl Peterson (born 3 July 1987) is a former professional Australian rules football player. He played for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Carl was also part of the Richmond Football Club, but he didn't play any games for them.
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Early Life and Football Start
Carl Peterson was born in Meekatharra, a town in Western Australia. When he was two years old, his family moved to Kununurra. Later, he moved to Perth to finish high school. In Perth, Carl trained and played football with the Clontarf Football Academy. This academy helps young Indigenous Australians with their education and football skills.
Playing for Claremont
Carl was recruited by the Claremont Football Club. This club plays in the Western Australian Football League (WAFL). In 2006, Carl played five games for Claremont. This included two important final games. His strong performance for Claremont caught the eye of AFL clubs.
Drafted by Richmond
Because of his good play, the Richmond Football Club chose Carl in the 2006 AFL Draft. He was picked at number 60. The AFL Draft is where professional clubs select new players.
AFL Journey and Other Leagues
Carl's time at Richmond was short. He was removed from their list at the end of the 2007 AFL season. He didn't get to play a game for them.
Success in the Northern Territory
After leaving Richmond, Carl joined the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL). He played for the St Mary's team. He was part of the St Mary's team that won the premiership in the 2007/08 season. A premiership means winning the league championship.
Joining Hawthorn
Carl's good form in the NTFL led to another chance in the AFL. The Hawthorn Football Club drafted him. They picked him at number 61 in the 2009 Rookie Draft.
AFL Debut with Hawthorn
Carl Peterson made his first AFL appearance in 2010. This was in the very first game of the 2010 AFL season. He played very well in his debut match. He kicked a goal and got 15 disposals (times he touched the ball) in the first half. He played a total of seventeen games for Hawthorn, all in 2010.
Life After AFL
After his time in the AFL, Carl continued to play football.
Playing in Victoria
In 2011, Carl played for Old Carey in the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA). The VAFA is a league for amateur football players. In 2012, he signed to play for the Northern Blues. This team is part of the Victorian Football League (VFL). The VFL is a major state league below the AFL.
Playing for SNESA
More recently, Carl played for a team called SNESA. This team is part of the Perth Football League.
Statistics
Here are Carl Peterson's career statistics in the AFL:
| G | Goals | B | Behinds | K | Kicks | H | Handballs | D | Disposals | M | Marks | T | Tackles |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2007 | Richmond | 28 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 2009 | Hawthorn | 48 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 2010 | Hawthorn | 48 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 131 | 89 | 220 | 73 | 53 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 7.7 | 5.2 | 12.9 | 4.3 | 3.1 | 0 |
| Career | 17 | 13 | 9 | 131 | 89 | 220 | 73 | 53 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 7.7 | 5.2 | 12.9 | 4.3 | 3.1 | 0 | ||
