Toby Bedford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Toby Bedford |
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Bedford in April 2025
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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 is a talented Australian rules footballer. He was born on May 27, 2000. He plays as a small forward for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL). Before joining the Giants, he played for the Melbourne Demons. Toby first played in the AFL in 2020.
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Toby Bedford's Early Football Days
Playing for Junior Teams
Toby Bedford started his football journey playing for the Dandenong Stingrays. This team is part of the TAC Cup, a competition for young players. He also played for his school, Melbourne Grammar School.
Being Part of an Academy
Toby was part of the Melbourne Football Club's Next Generation Academy. This special program helps young players develop their skills. It also meant that Melbourne could try to get Toby to play for them in the AFL draft.
Representing His State
In 2018, Toby played for Vic Country. This team represents Victoria in the 2018 AFL Under 18 Championships. He showed off his speed and tackling skills in these games. Experts thought he played a lot like West Coast defender Lewis Jetta.
Toby Bedford's AFL Career
Joining the Melbourne Demons
In the 2018 AFL draft, Melbourne chose Toby Bedford. He was picked as an academy selection, which means Melbourne had a special chance to get him. He was pick number 75 in the draft.
Playing in the VFL
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 for them in 2019.
Making His AFL Debut
Toby made his first appearance in an AFL game in 2020. This was a big moment for him, showing he had made it to the top level of Australian rules football.
Moving to the GWS Giants
After the 2022 AFL season, Toby moved to a new team. He was traded to the Greater Western Sydney Giants. He has been playing for the Giants since 2023.
Toby Bedford's Personal Life
Toby Bedford has Bunuba Indigenous Australian heritage. He is also related to another AFL player, Krstel Petrevski. Krstel plays for the Melbourne Football Club in the AFL Women's league.
