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| Full name | Rex Liddy | ||
| Date of birth | 2 January 1992 | ||
| Original team | Kenmore (AFLQ State Association) | ||
| Draft | Zone selection, Gold Coast | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
Rex Liddy is a former professional Australian rules football player. He played for the Gold Coast Football Club. He was known for his skills as a defender.
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Rex Liddy's Early Life and Beginnings
Rex Liddy grew up in places like Hopevale and Cairns, Queensland. He is the nephew of famous rugby league player Matt Bowen. Rex was raised in an Indigenous community and spoke the Guugu Yimithirr language.
Talent scouts noticed Rex's skills early on. He joined the AFL KickStart program, which helps young players. Rex started playing Australian rules football with the North Cairns Tigers. Later, he joined the Flying Boomerangs team. They even traveled to South Africa in 2008. After that, Rex moved to Brisbane. He studied at St Peters Lutheran College and played for the Kenmore Bears.
The Gold Coast Football Club chose Rex as one of their special zone priority selections. This meant they could pick him before other teams.
Rex Liddy's AFL Career Highlights
Rex Liddy made his professional debut in the 2011 AFL season. This was the Gold Coast Football Club's very first season. He played his first game in Round 12 against the North Melbourne team.
Rex played four games for the Gold Coast Suns in 2011. At the end of that season, Rex decided to leave professional football. He shared that he no longer had the strong desire to train and play at the highest level.
Family Connections
Rex Liddy has a famous family member. His uncle is Matt Bowen, a well-known Rugby league player.
External Links
- Rex Liddy's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Rex Liddy Player Profile, Gold Coast Suns
