16. Luke Edwards (2021 - )

[kane249]

Details
Number 16
Height 187cm
Weight 82kg
DOB 12-01-02
Debut -

Player honours: -

Draft History: 2020 National Draft pick 52

 

[GlennTwenty]

Here's hoping for a big year from Luke Edwards.

After a promising start playing 8 games in his first year (2021), highlighted by a 27 disposal effort vs Richmond in just his second game, Luke had an injury interupted season last year only managing 3 AFL and 1 WAFL games before going on the long term injury list. He did manage to kick his first AFL goal in round 4 vs Collingwood at least.

It will be interesting to see if Luke can force his way back in to the best 22 this year. So far Luke has spent most of his time at AFL level on a wing. However, prior to being drafted I believe he was more seen as a inside mid that could also play as a defender. Having said that, given the injection of young midfielders and already having plenty of defensive options, perhaps his best chance of regular first team action will be as a half foward flanker. Not known for his speed, Luke does read the ball well with tidy skills and a good football brain so I'm hoping he can deliver it lace out to Darling and Allen on multiple occasions this season.

Statistics for 2021:
8 AFL games, 0 goals, 12.5 disposals/game

Statistics for 2022:
3 AFL games, 1 goal, 11.3 disposals/game

Fun fact: Luke must be one of the few West Coast players with a better win ratio in away games (6 games, 3 wins, 50% win rate) vs home games (5 games, 1 win, 20% win rate)

 

[GlennTwenty]

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Good to hear Luke is returning to full fitness

 

[InTheWings]

A day late but happy birthday Luke!! May this be a super year!