Toby Bedford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Toby Bedford |
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| Date of birth | 27 May 2000 | ||
| Original team | Dandenong Stingrays (TAC Cup)/ Melbourne Grammar School (APS) | ||
| Draft | No. 75, 2018 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2020, Melbourne v. West Coast, at Optus Stadium |
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| Position(s) | Small forward | ||
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| Current club | Greater Western Sydney | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
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Toby Bedford was born on May 27, 2000. He is a talented Australian rules footballer. Toby plays as a small forward for the Greater Western Sydney Giants. Before joining the Giants, he started his AFL career with the Melbourne team. He was picked in the 2018 AFL draft. Toby played his first AFL game in 2020.
Toby's Early Football Days
Toby Bedford played football when he was younger. He was part of the Dandenong Stingrays team. This team plays in the TAC Cup, a competition for young players. Toby was also part of Melbourne's special "Next Generation Academy." This academy helps young players develop their skills. It also meant that the Melbourne team could try to get Toby if another club wanted him in the draft.
Toby also played for his school, Melbourne Grammar School. He showed his skills in the APS competition. In one important game, he scored three goals. He also made six tackles and got 13 disposals. Experts noticed his speed and how well he could tackle. They even compared his playing style to a famous defender, Lewis Jetta. People thought Toby would be a top pick in the 2018 AFL draft.
Toby's AFL Journey
The Melbourne team chose Toby Bedford in the 2018 draft. He was pick number 75. In his first year, Toby played for the Casey Demons. This team is linked to Melbourne and plays in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He played 21 games in 2019.
Toby made his big debut in the Australian Football League (AFL) in 2020. This was in the very first game of the season. After the 2022 AFL season, Toby moved to a new team. He was traded to the Greater Western Sydney club.
Toby's Career Numbers
Toby has played many games in his career. He has also scored goals for his teams. As of the end of the 2024 season, Toby has played 60 AFL games. He has scored 31 goals in these games.
About Toby's Family
Toby Bedford has Bunuba Indigenous Australian roots. He is related to another football player, Krstel Petrevski. Krstel plays for the Melbourne team in the AFL Women's league. They are cousins.
