Phoenix Spicer facts for kids

Phoenix Spicer was born on January 30, 2002. He is an Australian rules footballer who played for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Phoenix was picked as the 42nd player in the 2020 AFL draft. He joined the AFL from the SANFL club, South Adelaide.

Phoenix is known as an exciting player. He is a small forward who has amazing speed and can move very quickly. His athletic skills help him make big plays in a game. He once recorded a super-fast time of 7.80 seconds in an AFL agility test. This shows how quick and agile he is. In 2020, he played nine games in the Under-18 season. He averaged 17.2 disposals per game, meaning he got the ball a lot. About 40% of these were contested, which means he won the ball in tough situations.

Phoenix's Early Football Journey

Phoenix Spicer started his schooling at Hamilton Secondary College. Later, he moved to Henley High School. This move helped him get more chances to play football and improve his skills.

Playing in Junior Leagues

When he was younger, Phoenix played for the Edwardstown Football Club. After that, he played for the Morphettville Park Football Club. In 2020, he joined the South Adelaide team. These junior clubs helped him develop into the talented player he became.

Phoenix's AFL Career

Phoenix Spicer made his first appearance in the AFL during Round 23 of the 2021 AFL season. He played for the Kangaroos, which is the nickname for the North Melbourne Football Club. Their opponent was the Adelaide Crows. Even though his team lost the game, Phoenix still managed to get seven disposals in his debut match.

After playing for a few seasons, Phoenix Spicer was removed from the North Melbourne Football Club's list of players in October 2023.