Joel Garner (footballer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Joel Garner |
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| Personal information | |||
| Nickname(s) | Big Bird | ||
| Date of birth | 21 May 1999 | ||
| Original team | Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 60, 2017 AFL draft, Port Adelaide | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
Joel Garner is an Australian rules football player born on May 21, 1999. He currently plays for the St Mary's Football Club in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL). Before this, he played professionally in the Australian Football League (AFL) for Port Adelaide.
Joel Garner's Football Journey
Joel Garner was chosen by Port Adelaide in the 2017 AFL draft. This means he was picked by a professional team to join their squad. He was the 60th player picked in that year's draft.
Playing in the AFL
Joel made his first appearance in the AFL during the 2019 AFL season. This was in a game where Port Adelaide played against Gold Coast. His team won that game.
Moving to the VFL
In November 2023, Joel joined the reserves team for Richmond Football Club. This team plays in the Victorian Football League (VFL). The VFL is a league where players often develop their skills. They might be hoping to play in the AFL again.
