Alwyn Davey Jr.

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Alwyn Davey Jr.
Personal information
Full name Alwyn Davey Jr.
Date of birth (2004-02-26) 26 February 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth Darwin, Northern Territory
Original team(s) Oakleigh Chargers (Talent League)/Xavier College(APS)/Palmerston
Draft No. 45 (F/S), 2022 national draft
Debut Round 1, 2023, Essendon  vs. Hawthorn, at Melbourne Cricket Ground
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 77 kg (170 lb)
Club information
Current club Essendon
Number 33
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2023– Essendon 20 (9)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Alwyn Davey Jr. (born 26 February 2004) is a professional Australian rules footballer with the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Davey is the son of former Essendon player Alwyn Davey and twin brother of fellow Essendon player Jayden Davey, [1] both having joined their father's former club under the father–son rule in the 2022 AFL draft. [2]

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AFL Career

Davey was drafted with pick 45 in the 2022 AFL draft as Essendon matched a bid from Hawthorn for their father–son prospect. [3] Davey's twin brother joined him at the Bombers nine picks later at selection 54. [4]

Davey made his AFL debut in round one of his first season, just as his father had done, debuting against Hawthorn at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 19 March 2023. [5] Davey kicked a goal on debut.

Statistics

Updated to the end of 2024. [6]

Legend
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Goals
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Marks
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game)
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2023 Essendon 33104241347520200.40.24.13.47.52.02.0
2024 Essendon 33105138226010160.50.13.82.26.01.01.6
Career2093795613530360.50.24.02.86.81.51.8

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References

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  2. "Father–son twins nominate the Bombers ahead of 2022 draft". afl.com.au. 31 October 2022. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
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