Harvey Gallagher (born 26 September 2003)[1] is a professional Australian rules footballer for the Western Bulldogs in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Harvey Gallagher
Personal information
Full name Harvey Gallagher
Nickname(s) Gags
Date of birth (2003-09-26) 26 September 2003 (age 21)
Original team(s) Bendigo U18/Sandhurst
Draft No. 39, 2022 national draft
Debut 17 March 2024, Western Bulldogs vs. Melbourne Football Club, at MCG
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 78 kg (172 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club Western Bulldogs
Number 12
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2024– Western Bulldogs 19 (9)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 24, 2024.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early life and career

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Gallagher grew up in Bendigo, and originally played for the Sandhurst Football Club.[2]

AFL career

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2024 Season

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Debuting in Round 1 of the 2024 AFL season in a loss against Melbourne, Gallagher kicked his first goal in the same game.[3] In Round 3 against the West Coast Eagles, Gallagher scored 2 goals and earned a rising star nomination.[4]

Statistics

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Statistics are correct to the end of Round 24, 2024.[5]

Legend
  G  
Goals
  K  
Kicks
  D  
Disposals 
  T  
Tackles
  B  
Behinds 
  H  
Handballs 
  M  
Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2024 Western Bulldogs 12 19 9 11 160 82 242 54 59 0.4 0.5 8.4 4.3 12.7 2.8 3.1
Career 19 9 11 160 82 242 54 59 0.4 0.5 8.4 4.3 12.7 2.8 3.1

Honours and achievements

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Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Harvey Gallagher | AFL". westernbulldogs.com.au. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  2. ^ "Home truths: Why overlooked draft hopeful returned to local footy". afl.com.au. 16 November 2022. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Pack of Dogs surround Gallagher after debut goal". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Gallagher recognised as Rising Star". westernbulldogs.com.au. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Harvey Gallagher | AFL". westernbulldogs.com.au. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Gallagher recognised as Rising Star". westernbulldogs.com.au. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
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