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| Full name | Malcolm Karpany | ||
| Date of birth | 1 June 1995 | ||
| Original team | Woodville-West Torrens (SANFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 31, 2013 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 19, 2016, West Coast v. Collingwood, at MCG |
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| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Malcolm Karpany (born 1 June 1995) is a former professional Australian rules footballer. He played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL).
About Malcolm Karpany
Malcolm Karpany was born on June 1, 1995. He grew up in Adelaide and Moonta, both in South Australia.
Early Life and Background
Malcolm is an Indigenous Australian. His family is mainly from the Narungga people. He is also related to famous football players Gavin Wanganeen and Michael O'Loughlin.
During his high school years, Malcolm moved to Adelaide. He attended Rostrevor College there.
AFL Career with West Coast Eagles
Malcolm was chosen by the West Coast Eagles in the 2013 national draft. He was their second pick and the 31st player chosen overall.
He played his first game in round 19 of the 2016 season. This game was against Collingwood at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The West Coast Eagles lost that game by nineteen points.
After the 2017 season, Karpany signed a new contract for one year. However, he was not kept on the team the following year.
