Sam Sheldon facts for kids

Sam Sheldon was born on March 8, 1989. He is a former Australian rules footballer. Sam played for the Brisbane Lions team. This team is part of the Australian Football League (AFL).

Sam Sheldon's Early Life and Heritage

Sam Sheldon grew up in a town called Echuca. He went to St Joseph's College for two years. These were his Year 7 and Year 8 studies.

Sam Sheldon has Indigenous Australian heritage. His family history connects to the Wemba-Wemba people. This is an important part of his background.

How Sam Sheldon Joined the AFL

Sam Sheldon was chosen in the 2006 AFL draft. This is a special event where AFL teams pick new players. The Brisbane Lions selected him.

He had another choice too. He could have joined the Carlton Football Club. This was possible because of the Father–son rule. This rule allows a team to draft a player whose father played for that same team.

Sam Sheldon's Family and Football Connections

Sam Sheldon's father is Ken Sheldon. Ken was also a famous Australian rules footballer. He played for two teams: Carlton and then St Kilda.

Ken Sheldon had a very successful career. He won three championships, called premierships, with Carlton. These wins happened in 1979, 1981, and 1982.