Wade Thompson facts for kids

Wade Thompson was born on August 28, 1988. He is a former professional Australian rules football player. He played for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Playing Career Highlights

Starting in Football

Wade Thompson was known for being very fast. He was also good at scoring goals. He was chosen by Port Adelaide in the 2009 AFL Rookie Draft. This was after he played for the North Adelaide Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).

Making His Mark

Wade showed his skills early on. He played in a preseason game in 2009. He scored three goals in that match. Because he played so well, he was moved up to the main team. This meant he could play in the big AFL games.

AFL Debut

In 2009, Wade Thompson played his first AFL game. It was for Port Adelaide against the Melbourne Football Club. In this game, he was one of six Indigenous Australians on Port Adelaide's team. This was a special moment. It matched the record for the most Indigenous players in one AFL team.

Wade played well in his first game. He helped his team in the forward line. He kicked the ball, passed it, and marked it. He also helped set up a goal for his team. The next week, he played another game away from home. He continued to contribute to the team.

Facing Challenges

In 2010, Wade played in another preseason game. He got 14 disposals and kicked two goals. However, he got injured during training a week later. A teammate accidentally hit him in the face. This caused a fracture near his eye.

Wade needed surgery for his injury. A small plate was put into his eye area. He had to miss about twelve weeks of playing. After the 2010 season, Wade was no longer part of the Port Adelaide team.

External links

Wade Thompson's playing statistics from AFL Tables