Karl Amon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Karl Amon |
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Amon playing for Port Adelaide in 2018
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Karl Amon | ||
| Date of birth | 19 August 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Sandringham Dragons (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 68, 2013 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 7, 2015, Port Adelaide v. Brisbane Lions, at the Gabba |
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| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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| Current club | Hawthorn | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
Karl Amon (born 19 August 1995) is an amazing Australian rules footballer. He plays for the Hawthorn Football Club in the top-level Australian Football League (AFL). Before joining Hawthorn, he played for the Port Adelaide Football Club from 2014 to 2022.
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Karl's Early Life and Football Journey
Karl Amon was born and grew up in Melbourne, Australia. His mum, Katrina, is an Aboriginal Australian woman from Stradbroke Island in Queensland.
When Karl was five years old, he was diagnosed with a condition called Perthes disease. This condition affects the hip joint. He had several operations, including five on his hip. For three years, between ages 5 and 8, he spent a lot of time in hospital. He even used a wheelchair for a year and crutches for another year.
Despite these challenges, Karl loved football! He started playing junior football at the Hampton Rovers Football Club. He also played for the Flying Boomerangs Under 15 team, which is a special team for young Indigenous Australian players. Later, he played U18 football for the Sandringham Dragons in the TAC Cup, a competition for talented young players.
Karl's AFL Career Highlights
Karl Amon was chosen by Port Adelaide in the 2013 AFL draft. He was the 68th player picked overall.
Starting His Professional Career
In 2014, Karl worked hard to improve his skills in the SANFL. He got better at getting the ball and playing well under pressure. He made his first big AFL game debut in 2015. This was in Round 7 against the Brisbane Lions at The Gabba. In that game, he got 9 possessions and kicked a goal! He played 7 games that season, often starting as a substitute. In one of his full games, he had 16 possessions and kicked 3 goals.
Becoming a Key Player
After a tough 2018 season where he was injured, Karl came back strong in 2019. He became a very important player for Port Adelaide. From mid-2019 until the end of 2022, he played an amazing 73 games in a row! This shows how consistent and reliable he was for his team.
Moving to Hawthorn
At the end of the 2022 season, Karl decided to move to a new club. He used his rights as a free agent and joined the Hawthorn Football Club. He continues to be a strong midfielder for Hawthorn, bringing his speed and skill to the team.
Honours and Achievements
Karl Amon has achieved some great things in his football career:
With Port Adelaide
- Minor premiership / McClelland Trophy: 2020 (This means his team finished first on the ladder at the end of the regular season.)
With Hawthorn
- McClelland Trophy: 2024 (Another McClelland Trophy, showing his team's success!)
