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| Full name | Tyson Stengle | ||
| Nickname(s) | Wombo, Wombat | ||
| Date of birth | 19 October 1998 | ||
| Original team | Woodville-West Torrens (SANFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 6, 2017 AFL rookie draft: Richmond | ||
| Debut | Round 15, 2017, Richmond v. Port Adelaide, at Adelaide Oval |
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| Position(s) | Forward | ||
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| Current club | Geelong | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
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Tyson Stengle (born 19 October 1998) is a professional Australian rules football player. He plays as a forward for the Geelong Cats in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Tyson started his football journey with Woodville-West Torrens in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). He also played for South Australia in national championships. The Richmond Tigers drafted him in 2017. He made his AFL debut in July 2017. Later, he moved to the Adelaide Crows. After leaving Adelaide, he joined the Geelong Cats in 2022. He helped them win the AFL premiership that same year. Tyson lives in Melbourne with former AFL star Eddie Betts.
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Early Life and Junior Football Career
Tyson Stengle was raised by his grandmother, Debra. After she passed away, his grandparents Emily and Cecil Betts took him in. He grew up in Ethelton, a suburb of Adelaide. He finished his high school education at Le Fevre High School.
Tyson began playing football at a young age. He joined the Portland Football Club when he was under 10. He played over 100 games for them during his junior years. As a teenager, he was part of the Port Adelaide Aboriginal AFL Academy.
He played state-level football for Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL. In 2016, he played 10 games for the reserves team, kicking 22 goals. He also scored 13 goals in nine games for the Under 18 team. Tyson was part of the Eagles' reserves team that reached the Grand Final in 2016.
In 2016, he represented South Australia at the National Under 18 Championships. Experts described him as "quick, creative, and classy." They also noted his "brilliant skills, blistering pace, and love of tackling."
AFL Career Highlights
Starting with Richmond (2017–2018)
The Richmond Tigers picked Tyson Stengle in the 2017 AFL rookie draft. He was their first pick and the sixth player chosen overall.
In early 2017, Tyson played for Richmond's reserve team in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was a strong forward, kicking 13 goals in his first eight games. In June 2017, he was moved up to the main team. He made his AFL debut two weeks later in July 2017. In his first game, he kicked two goals. He played one more AFL game before returning to the VFL.
Tyson played in the VFL Grand Final with Richmond's reserves team in 2017. He finished the 2017 season with two AFL games and two goals. He also played 19 VFL games, kicking 33 goals. This was the second-highest at the club.
In 2018, Tyson continued to play well in the VFL. He kicked six goals in one game against North Melbourne. He was often considered for the senior AFL team but did not play any AFL games that year. He won the club's VFL goal-kicking award with 33 goals from 19 games.
After the 2018 season, Tyson wanted to move to another club. He asked to be traded to the Adelaide Crows. He felt he would get more chances to play at the AFL level there.
Time with Adelaide (2019–2020)
Tyson Stengle joined the Adelaide Crows in October 2018. He played 14 games and kicked 13 goals for Adelaide over two seasons. His time with Adelaide ended in March 2021.
Return to SANFL and Geelong Lifeline (2021–Present)
In 2021, Tyson went back to his original club, the Woodville-West Torrens Eagles. He played a big part in their second straight SANFL premiership win. This strong performance helped him get another chance in the AFL.
On 5 November 2021, Tyson signed with the Geelong Cats. He made his debut for Geelong in Round 1 of the 2022 season. He kicked a career-best four goals in that game. He quickly became a key player, playing all 22 regular season games. He kicked 46 goals, placing him among the top goal-kickers in the league.
Tyson was named in the 2022 All-Australian team, which honors the best players in the league. He then played a crucial role in Geelong's 2022 premiership team, helping them win the championship.
On 30 June 2024, Tyson signed a new five-year contract with Geelong. This means he will play for the Cats until at least 2029.
Honours and Achievements
Team Awards
- AFL Premiership Player (Geelong): 2022
- McClelland Trophy (Richmond): 2018
- McClelland Trophy (Geelong): 2022
- SANFL Premiership Player (Woodville-West Torrens): 2021
Individual Awards
- All-Australian team: 2022
Family Connections
Tyson Stengle has several family members who also played in the AFL. He is the nephew of former Sydney Swans forward Michael O'Loughlin. He is also related to Eddie Betts, Ricky O'Loughlin, and Terry Milera, who all played professional Australian rules football.
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Tyson Stengle in 2023
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Tyson Stengle takes a mark during a VFL match in July 2017.
