Luke Matthew Pedlar[1] (born 17 May 2002) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Adelaide in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Luke Pedlar | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Luke Matthew Pedlar | ||
| Date of birth | 17 May 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Mount Gambier | ||
| Original team(s) | Glenelg(SANFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 11, 2020 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 16, 2021, Adelaide vs. Brisbane Lions, at Adelaide Oval | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Adelaide | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2021– | Adelaide | 26 (26) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2023. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early career edit
Luke Pedlar was born in Mt Gambier and his family then moved to Kingston when he was 6. At the age of 16 he moved to Adelaide and boarded at Prince Alfred College for Year 11 and 12. He was invited to Glenelg and played in the colts.[2] Prior he attended Kingston Community School and played local football for Kingston Saints in the Kowree-Naracoorte-Tatiara Football League.
AFL career edit
Pedlar was recruited with pick No.11 in 2020 AFL draft. He made his debut for the Crows against the Brisbane Lions. An ankle injury ended Pedlar's season after two games. He also had a left shoulder reconstruction during the off-season.[3] In 2022, he had to cope with the rehab on his shoulder and osteitis pubis in his groins.[4]
Statistics edit
Updated to the end of the 2023 season.[5]
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| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2021 | Adelaide | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.0 | 2.5 | 9.5 | 2.0 | 0.5 | 0 |
| 2022 | Adelaide | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Adelaide | 10 | 21 | 25 | 15 | 173 | 76 | 249 | 72 | 55 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 8.2 | 3.6 | 11.8 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 0 |
| Career | 26 | 26 | 16 | 189 | 84 | 273 | 76 | 58 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 10.5 | 2.9 | 2.2 | 0 | ||
Notes
References edit
- ^ "PAC Chronicle 2020" (PDF). Prince Alfred College. 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
- ^ https://www.afc.com.au/news/845420/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-luke-pedlar
- ^ https://www.afc.com.au/news/1031197/pedlar-from-draft-to-debut
- ^ https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/01/12/the-talented-crow-who-is-firing-and-the-potential-ready-to-unfold/
- ^ "Luke Pedlar's player profile at AFL Tables". AFL Tables.
External links edit
- Luke Pedlar's profile on the official website of the Adelaide Football Club
- Luke Pedlar's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Luke Pedlar at AustralianFootball.com
