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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 on June 18, 1991, is a former professional Australian rules football player. He played for three different teams in the Australian Football League (AFL): the West Coast Eagles, the Western Bulldogs, and the St Kilda Saints. Koby was chosen as a promising player in the 2009 AFL draft.
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Koby Stevens' Early Career
Koby Stevens started his football journey playing for Gippsland Power. This team is part of the TAC Cup, a special competition for young players in Victoria, Australia.
Playing for Vic Country
In 2008, Koby was chosen to represent Vic Country. This team plays in the 2008 AFL Under 18 Championships, which is a big tournament for young football stars. He was also named in the TAC Cup team of the year. This means he was one of the best players in his position. Koby was also part of the AIS/AFL Academy, a program that helps develop talented young athletes.
Leadership and Challenges
In 2009, Koby showed his leadership skills. He was the captain of the AIS/AFL Academy squad during their yearly tour. He was also in the leadership group for Vic Country at the 2009 AFL Under 18 Championships. Koby was invited to the AFL Draft Camp in October 2009. This camp is where young players show off their skills to AFL teams. However, Koby couldn't do much of the testing. He was recovering from an injury called osteitis pubis, which he got earlier that year.
AFL Journey and Team Changes
Koby Stevens began his AFL career with the West Coast Eagles. After the 2012 season, he wanted to move back to his home state of Victoria. He also wanted to play with his friend and former teammate, Clay Smith.
Joining the Western Bulldogs
On October 24, 2012, Koby's wish came true. He was traded to the Western Bulldogs. In exchange, the Bulldogs gave the Eagles their pick number 44 in the 2012 AFL Draft. Koby played for the Western Bulldogs from 2013 to 2016.
Moving to St Kilda
After the 2016 season, Koby made another move. He was traded to the St Kilda Saints. He played for St Kilda in 2017 and 2018.
Koby Stevens' Playing Style
Koby Stevens was known for being a strong and athletic player. He mostly played as a midfielder, which means he was often in the middle of the field. He also had the ability to play as a half-forward.
Key Strengths on the Field
Koby had many strengths that made him a valuable player.
- He was very good at winning the ball in tough situations.
- He always attacked the ball with determination.
- Koby was also good at catching the ball overhead.
- He was a consistent player, always putting in a lot of effort.
- His strong work-rate and leadership skills were also highly praised.
Retirement from Football
On Monday, July 23, 2018, Koby Stevens announced that he was retiring from professional football. He was 27 years old at the time. Koby made this difficult decision because he was having ongoing problems with concussions. He was unable to fully recover from these injuries, which led to his retirement.
