Luke Pedlar

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
Personal information
Full name Luke Matthew Pedlar
Date of birth (2002-05-17) 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 15 (15)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 3 of the 2023 season.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early career

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

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

Updated to Round 3 of the 2023 season.[5]

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
2021Adelaide10 2--1451941--7.02.59.520.50
2022Adelaide10 311235-20.30.30.61.01.60.01.00
2023Adelaide10 34327103715831.31.09.03.312.35.02.6
Career 85443186119110.630.505.382.257.632.381.380

Notes

    References
    1. "PAC Chronicle 2020" (PDF). Prince Alfred College. 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2023.
    2. https://www.afc.com.au/news/845420/10-things-you-may-not-know-about-luke-pedlar
    3. https://www.afc.com.au/news/1031197/pedlar-from-draft-to-debut
    4. https://www.sen.com.au/news/2023/01/12/the-talented-crow-who-is-firing-and-the-potential-ready-to-unfold/
    5. "Luke Pedlar's player profile at AFL Tables". AFL Tables.


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