Eddie Ford (footballer, born 2002)

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Eddie Ford
Personal information
Full name Eddie Ford
Date of birth (2002-06-21) 21 June 2002 (age 20)
Original team(s) Yarraville-Seddon, Western Jets
Draft No. 56, 2020 national draft
Debut Round 16, 2021, North Melbourne
vs.  Adelaide, at Docklands Stadium
Height 184 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 73 kg (161 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club North Melbourne
Number 40
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2021– North Melbourne 8 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2022 season.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com


Eddie Ford is an Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Early life

Known as a versatile player, Ford started at Yarraville-Seddon in the Western Region Football League. He later played in the NAB Cup for the Western Jets.

AFL career

Ford was drafted by North Melbourne with pick 56 of the 2020 AFL draft. Ford made his debut at Docklands Stadium against Western Bulldogs in round 16 of the 2021 season. [1]

Statistics

Updated to Round 3 of the 2023 season. [2]

Legend
  G  
Goals
  K  
Kicks
  D  
Disposals  
  T  
Tackles
  B  
Behinds  
  H  
Handballs  
  M  
Marks
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game) Votes
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2021 North Melbourne 405332414382140.60.64.82.87.64.20.80
2022 North Melbourne 403105712720.30.01.62.34.02.30.6-
Career8432921502860.500.383.632.636.253.500.750

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References

  1. https://www.zerohanger.com/north-to-blood-fourth-debutant-for-2021-afl-kangaroos-86180/
  2. "Eddie Ford's player profile at AFL Tables". AFL Tables.