Josh Schoenfeld
Joshua Schoenfeld (born 3 July 1997) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Gold Coast Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by the Gold Coast Football Club with their third selection and thirty-fourth overall in the 2015 national draft.[1]
Josh Schoenfeld | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Joshua Schoenfeld | ||
Date of birth | 3 July 1997 | ||
Original team(s) | Peel Thunder (WAFL) Rockingham Rams (WA) | ||
Draft | No. 34, 2015 national draft | ||
Debut | Round 18, 2016, Gold Coast vs. Fremantle, at Metricon Stadium | ||
Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Weight | 84 kg (185 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Gold Coast | ||
Number | 36 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2016–2020 | Gold Coast | 15 (5) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2019. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
He made his debut in the twenty-four point win against Fremantle in round 18, 2016 at Metricon Stadium. He kicked his first goal against the Brisbane Lions in Round 1 of the 2017 season.[2] Schoenfeld was delisted by the Suns at the conclusion of the 2019 AFL season, but he was re-drafted in the 2019 Rookie Draft. He was again delisted at the end of the 2020 season,[3] and returned to Western Australia to play for East Fremantle in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). He was selected to represent Western Australia in the interstate match against South Australia in 2021.[4]
References
- King, Alex (24 November 2015). "Peel Thunder's Joshua Schoenfeld drafted by the Gold Coast". Mandurah Mail. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- Boswell, Tom (22 July 2016). "Former Fremantle fan Josh Schoenfeld to debut for Gold Coast Suns against the Dockers". Gold Coast Bulletin. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 24 July 2016.
- "Suns slash seven: Former first-round pick delisted in brutal list cull". afl.com.au. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- "WAFL announce Kia Australia WA State Team". West Australian Football League. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
External links
- Josh Schoenfeld's profile on the official website of the Gold Coast Football Club
- Josh Schoenfeld's playing statistics from AFL Tables