Phoenix Spicer (born 30 January 2002) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Spicer was selected at pick 42 in the 2021 AFL draft from SANFL club, South Adelaide.[1][2][3]
| Phoenix Spicer | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Phoenix Spicer | ||
| Date of birth | 30 January 2002 | ||
| Original team(s) | South Adelaide Football Club(SANFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 42, 2020 AFL draft, North Melbourne | ||
| Debut | 22 August 2021, North Melbourne vs. Adelaide, at Adelaide Oval | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Weight | 64 kg (141 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder / Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | North Melbourne | ||
| Number | 36 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2021–2023 | North Melbourne | 6 (1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 23, 2022. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
An exciting small forward with elite speed and agility, Spicer is capable of breaking the game open with his athletic ability. He recorded an elite 7.80 seconds for the AFL Agility run in SA preseason testing last year but did not test at Draft Combine due to injury. Spicer had a consistent Under-18 season averaging 17.2 disposals (40% contested) in nine matches in 2020.
Early life and junior career
editSpicer attended Hamilton Secondary College before transitioning to Henley High School to further his opportunities as a footy player.
In his junior leagues, Spicer played for the Edwardstown Football Club, and later, the Morphettville Park Football Club before playing for South Adelaide in 2020.
AFL career
editSpicer made his debut during round 23 of the 2021 AFL season with the Kangaroos playing against the Adelaide Crows in a losing effort in which Phoenix gathered seven disposals.[4]
Spicer was delisted from the North Melbourne Football Club in October 2023[5]
References
edit- ^ Laughton, Max (10 December 2020). "AFL Draft Tracker: See every pick and trade made by every club". Fox Sports. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "AFL Draft 2020: Pick-by-pick". The Age. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Pick 42: Phoenix Spicer". North Melbourne Kangaroos Media. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
- ^ "Phoenix Spicer to debut".
- ^ "North Melbourne confirms four list changes".
External links
edit- Phoenix Spicer's profile on the official website of the North Melbourne Football Club
- Phoenix Spicer's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Phoenix Spicer at AustralianFootball.com