Denver Grainger-Barras

Denver Grainger-Barras (born 17 April 2002) is a professional Australian rules footballer with the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Denver Grainger–Barras
Personal information
Full name Denver Grainger–Barras
Date of birth (2002-04-17) 17 April 2002
Original team(s) Swan Districts
Draft No. 6, 2020 national draft
Debut Round 15, 2021, Hawthorn vs. Greater Western Sydney, at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Height 195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 81 kg (179 lb)
Position(s) Key Defender/Key Forward
Club information
Current club Hawthorn
Number 24
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2021– Hawthorn 28 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2023.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early career

Grainger-Barras started at his local club Kalamunda, progressing through Auskick, before Swan Districts development coaches invited him to train with their club. Initially playing in the colts competition, he later stepped up into the seniors while still eligible for the underage competition.

He was injured in his first senior game, requiring shoulder surgery.

Named in the 2018 under 16s All Australian team, he represented Australia playing against New Zealand.

Selected as an All Australian in 2020 as a 18 year old, Grainger-Barras also played in all of Swan Districts senior games in 2020.[1]

AFL career

Grainger-Barras injured his knee in the last practice match of the 2021 pre-season.[2] This delayed his debut until round 15. He made his debut against Greater Western Sydney on the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He was subbed off in his first game after suffering concussion.

He changed his number to 24 following his debut season.[3]

Prior to the beginning of the 2022 season, Grainger-Barras signed a two year contract extension with Hawthorn, to the end of 2024.[4] He played 16 senior AFL matches in his second season in 2022.[5]

Statistics

Updated to the end of 2023.[6]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2021Hawthorn38 50025123717110.00.05.02.47.43.42.20
2022Hawthorn24 1600874713449230.00.05.42.98.43.11.40
2023Hawthorn24 7412514391930.60.13.62.05.62.70.40
Career 28411377321085520.10.04.92.67.53.01.90

References
  1. "Denver Grainger-Barras – A Swans star in the making".
  2. "Howzat! Denver completes Hawks hat-trick of debutants!".
  3. "A defender's tradition continues | DGB #24".
  4. "Two more years: Hawks youngster puts pen to paper on fresh deal". 7 February 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  5. "'22 in Review: Denver Grainger-Barras". 27 September 2022. Retrieved 27 February 2023.
  6. "Denver Grainger–Barras stats". AFLTables. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
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