Jed Lamb

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Jed Lamb
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Lamb playing for Carlton in June 2017
Personal information
Full name Jed Lamb
Date of birth (1992-10-19) 19 October 1992 (age 30)
Original team(s) Gippsland Power, (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 21, 2010 national draft
Debut Round 6, 2013, Sydney  vs. Brisbane Lions, at SCG
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 83 kg (183 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder/forward
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2011–2013 Sydney 12 0(9)
2014–2015 Greater Western Sydney 10 0(8)
20162018 Carlton 44 (26)
Total66 (43)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Jed Lamb (born 19 October 1992) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans, Greater Western Sydney Giants and Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Early life

One of eight children, Lamb was six years old when his father was murdered by a family friend. [1] [2]

AFL career

He was recruited from the Gippsland Power in the TAC Cup with the 21st selection in the 2010 AFL Draft and played with the Sydney Swans from 2011 to 2013. However at the end of 2013 season he left the Swans to play for cross town rivals the Giants in a bid to get regular games.

In October 2015, Lamb and other Giants' teammates of Andrew Phillips, Lachie Plowman and Liam Sumner were traded to Carlton. [3]

Lamb made his debut for the Blues' in round 1, 2016. He kicked a goal with his first kick in a Blues' jumper.[ citation needed ]

He was delisted at the end of the 2018 season. [4]

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References

  1. Sygall, David (5 May 2013). "Swan rises from youth scarred by murder".
  2. Quayle, Emma; Hinds, Richard (19 November 2010). "Lamb's drafting a story of immense courage".
  3. Bowen, Nick; Twomey, Callum (21 October 2015). "Menzel to Crows as Carlton nabs midfielder and a pick". Australian Football League. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
  4. "Blues delist four players after Trade Period".