Liam Patrick facts for kids

Liam Patrick (born 4 March 1988) is an Australian rules football player. He was chosen by the Gold Coast Suns in 2009. Liam was a "zone selection," which means he was picked from a special area. He made his first big game appearance in 2011.

Liam Patrick's Early Life

Liam Patrick was born on March 4, 1988. His hometown is Lajamanu, Northern Territory. This is a remote Aboriginal community in Australia. He grew up in an Indigenous family. Liam is the second oldest of three children.

Playing Junior Football

Liam started playing junior football at the Lajamanu Football Club. This club plays in the Katherine District Football League. In 2008, he helped the Lajamanu Swans win a championship. This was a great start to his football journey.

After his success, Liam moved to the Wanderers Football Club. He played for them in the Northern Territory Football League in 2009. Even though he wasn't picked in the main 2009 AFL draft, the Gold Coast Football Club noticed him.

Joining the Gold Coast Suns

The Gold Coast Suns signed Liam as a "zone selection." This meant he joined the team because he was from a specific talent area. In 2010, he played for the new Gold Coast team in the 2010 VFL season. He scored 9 goals in 9 games that year. This performance showed he was ready for the big league.

AFL Career Highlights

Liam Patrick made his first official AFL game in Round 6 of the 2011 AFL season. This was a big moment for him. In his second game, he kicked two goals. This helped the Gold Coast Suns win against the Brisbane Lions. This game was called the first QClash, a special rivalry match.

He played only one more AFL game that year. The rest of 2011, he played in the reserves team. His 2012 season also started in the reserves. But after a trip home, he played in 8 games in a row for the Suns. His season ended early due to a hamstring injury. In October 2012, the Gold Coast Suns offered him a new one-year contract.