Joel Garner (footballer) facts for kids

Joel Garner is an Australian rules football player. He was born on May 21, 1999. He plays a sport called Australian rules football. This sport is very popular in Australia.

Joel currently plays for the St Mary's Football Club. This team is part of the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL). Before this, he played professionally in the Australian Football League (AFL). The AFL is the highest level of Australian rules football.

Joel's Football Journey

Starting in the AFL

Joel Garner was chosen to play in the AFL through a special event. This event is called the 2017 AFL draft. Teams pick new players during the draft. Joel was the 60th player picked in the 2017 draft. He joined the Port Adelaide team.

Making His Big Debut

Joel played his first professional game in the AFL in 2019. This is called his "debut." He played for Port Adelaide against Gold Coast. His team, Port Adelaide, won that game. It was a big moment for him.

Playing in the VFL

After playing in the AFL, Joel joined another league. In November 2023, he started playing for Richmond's reserves team. This team plays in the Victorian Football League (VFL). A reserves team is like a second team. It helps players develop their skills. Joel played with them for the 2024 season.

Current Club

Today, Joel Garner plays for the St Mary's Football Club. This club is in the Northern Territory Football League. He continues to play Australian rules football.