| Luke Surman | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Luke Andrew Surman | ||
| Date of birth | December 7, 1997 | ||
| Original team(s) | Norwood (SANFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 18, 2015 Rookie Draft | ||
| Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Weight | 110 kg | ||
| Position(s) | Key forward / ruck / defender | ||
| Career highlights | |||
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Luke Surman (born 7 December 1997) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL) and for Norwood and the Port Adelaide Magpies in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL). A versatile key-position player, Surman represented South Australia at the 2015 AFL Under 18 Championships and was selected by Hawthorn with pick 18 in the 2015 AFL Rookie Draft. He later returned to South Australia, playing multiple seasons of SANFL football and playing a role in Norwood’s 2022 premiership team.
Surman developed through Norwood’s junior system in South Australia and represented the state at the 2015 AFL Under 18 Championships, playing primarily as a key defender. [1] He was recognised for his contested marking and positional versatility both in the backline and as a potential ruck-forward. [2]
Surman was selected by Hawthorn Football Club with pick 18 in the 2015 AFL Rookie Draft. [1] He spent 2016 and 2017 on Hawthorn's rookie list but did not play a senior AFL game. In May 2017, he requested a release from his contract, citing a loss of passion for playing at the elite level. [3]
Surman returned to Norwood and debuted at SANFL league level in 2018, continuing through the 2020 and 2022–2024 seasons. [4]
He was instrumental in Norwood’s 2019 Reserves premiership. In the SANFL Reserves Grand Final, Surman tallied 21 disposals, 11 clearances and 18 hit-outs and was awarded the Bob Lee Medal as best on ground. [5]
In 2021, Surman joined the Port Adelaide Magpies, playing 13 matches before transferring back to Norwood midway through the 2022 season. He contributed during Norwood’s 2022 SANFL premiership campaign [4] Norwood secured a dramatic one-point victory in the grand final, with reports crediting Surman’s return as a key boost. [6]
| Club | Years | Games | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood | 2018–2020, 2022–2024 | 46 | 33 |
| Port Adelaide Magpies | 2021–2022 | 13 | 6 |
| **Career total** | **59** | **39** | |
Surman has been deployed across key-position roles including tall forward, ruck support, and key defender. He is known for his contested marking, physical presence and ability to impact both around the ruck and up forward.