Bailey Humphrey

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Bailey Humphrey
Personal information
Full name Bailey Humphrey
Nickname(s) Humper, The Bear [1]
Date of birth (2004-09-11) 11 September 2004 (age 19)
Original team(s) Gippsland Power
Draft No. 6, 2022 national draft
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 86 kg (190 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder, Forward
Club information
Current club Gold Coast Suns
Number 19
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2023– Gold Coast 18 (11)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 22, 2023.
Career highlights

Bailey Humphrey (born 11 September 2004) is an Australian rules footballer who plays the Gold Coast Suns in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Early life

Humphrey was raised in Moe, Victoria where he played junior football for the Moe Lions in the Gippsland Football League. He attended secondary school at Lowanna College as part of their sporting academy. He competed for the Gippsland Power in the U18 Talent League in the latter stages of his junior football years. Humphrey was considered a leading draft prospect in the lead up to the 2022 AFL draft [2] and was selected by the Gold Coast Suns with pick 6. [3] [4]

Humphrey has been an outspoken supporter for mental health, having suffered depression and anxiety for years after a close friend died by suicide. [5]

AFL career

Humphrey made his AFL debut for the Gold Coast Suns at 18 years of age in round 4 of the 2023 AFL season. [6] He was nominated for the Rising Star award after a strong performance in round 9 of the 2023 season. [7] Humphrey kicked the game-winning goal in Gold Coast's win over the highly rated Bulldogs in round 11. [8] In June 2023, he signed a four-year contract extension with the Suns that will tie him to the club until at least the end of 2028. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "AFL Twitter - That is some effort from Bailey Humphrey". Australian Football League. 3 June 2023. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  2. ↑ Slevison, Andrew. "The top-10 draft bolter with a bit of De Goey about him". www.sen.com.au. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  3. ↑ May, Brayden (29 November 2022). "2022 AFL Draft: Gold Coast welcomes Bailey Humphrey". Gold Coast Bulletin . Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  4. ↑ Hook, Mim (28 November 2022). "Gippsland talent taken with pick six in 2022 AFL Draft". ABC News . Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  5. ↑ Batten, Dan (10 October 2022). "AFL Draft 2022: Top prospect Bailey Humphrey opens up on depression battle and the tragic loss of his best mate". The Herald Sun . Retrieved 1 December 2022.
  6. ↑ "Bailey Humphrey to debut against Saints". Gold Coast Suns. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  7. ↑ "Bailey Humphrey named the Round 9 Rising Star". Gold Coast Suns. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
  8. ↑ ""HE'S ALL CLASS": SUNS YOUNG GUN TURNING HEADS WITH CLASSY PERFORMANCES". SEN. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  9. ↑ "Show of faith: Suns lock in match-winning teen after eight games". Australian Football League. 3 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
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