James Peatling

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James Peatling
Personal information
Full name James Peatling
Date of birth (2000-08-21) 21 August 2000 (age 22)
Original team(s) Pennant Hills, Sydney University
Draft No. 8, 2021 mid-season rookie draft
Debut Round 20, 2021, Greater Western Sydney
vs.  Port Adelaide, at Docklands Stadium
Height 186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight 79 kg (174 lb)
Position(s) defender
Club information
Current club Greater Western Sydney
Number 20
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2022-23 Greater Western Sydney 19 (9)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 3 of the 2023 season.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

James Peatling (born 21 August 2000) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Early career

Peatling started his football at Pennant Hills. [1] He gained selection with The GIANTS Academy. He gained selection in the Under 18 championship in 2017 and 2018. As a member of the academy, Peatling played with the Greater Western Sydney VFL side.


AFL Career

Peatling was selected by being taken by the GIANTS with pick 8 in the 2021 NAB AFL mid-season draft. He became the club’s first ever mid-season draftee and made his debut in round 20 2021 against Port Adelaide at Docklands Stadium. Peatling kicked 9 goals in three games before injuring a hamstring in round 14. [2] .

Statistics

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

Legend
  G  
Goals
  K  
Kicks
  D  
Disposals  
  T  
Tackles
  B  
Behinds  
  H  
Handballs  
  M  
Marks
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game) Votes
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2021 Greater Western Sydney 454--171542156--6.83.710.53.71.50
2022 Greater Western Sydney 201298804312350180.7.76.73.510.24.21.50
2023 Greater Western Sydney 203-317724711-1.05.62.38.02.33.6
Career199111246518972350.470.586.533.429.953.791.840

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    References

    1. https://www.phafl.com.au/james-peatling-afl-mid-season-draft-pick-8-in-2021/
    2. https://www.gwsgiants.com.au/news/1166075/rehab-report-round-17
    3. "James Peatling's player profile at AFL Tables". AFL Tables.