Koby Stevens facts for kids
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Stevens playing for St Kilda in June 2017
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| Full name | Koby Stevens | ||
| Date of birth | 18 June 1991 | ||
| Original team | Gippsland Power (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 23, 2009 national draft | ||
| Position(s) | Midfield | ||
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Koby Stevens (born 18 June 1991) is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He played for three different teams in the Australian Football League (AFL). These teams were the West Coast Eagles, Western Bulldogs, and St Kilda Football Club. Koby was chosen as the 22nd player overall in the 2009 AFL draft.
Koby Stevens' Football Journey
Koby Stevens started his football career playing for Gippsland Power. This team is part of the TAC Cup competition.
In 2008, he played for Vic Country in the 2008 AFL Under 18 Championships. He was also named in the TAC Cup team of the year. Plus, he joined the AIS/AFL Academy, which helps young players develop.
The next year, in 2009, Koby was the captain of the AIS/AFL Academy squad. He also showed leadership for Vic Country in the 2009 AFL Under 18 Championships.
After the 2012 season, Koby asked to move to the Western Bulldogs. He wanted to go back to his home state of Victoria. He also wanted to play again with his friend, Clay Smith. On 24 October 2012, Koby officially joined the Western Bulldogs.
Later, at the end of the 2016 season, Koby Stevens moved to the St Kilda Football Club. This was another trade between teams.
How Koby Played
Koby Stevens mostly played as a midfielder. This means he played in the middle of the field. He was also good at playing off a half-forward flank.
He was known for being strong and athletic. Koby was very good at winning the ball in tough situations. He also attacked the ball with great effort. His overhead marking skills were impressive. Koby was a consistent player and worked very hard. His leadership skills were also a big strength.
Retirement from Football
On 23 July 2018, Koby Stevens announced he was retiring from football. He was 27 years old at the time. Koby made this decision because he had ongoing problems with concussions. He was unable to fully recover from them.
