Changkuoth Jiath

Changkuoth Jiath (born 13 June 1999) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Changkouth Jiath
Personal information
Full name Changkuoth Jiath
Nickname(s) CJ
Date of birth (1999-06-13) 13 June 1999
Place of birth Ethiopia
Debut Round 21, 2019, Hawthorn
vs. Greater Western Sydney, at UNSW Canberra Oval
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 80 kg (176 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Hawthorn
Number 29
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018– Hawthorn 3 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 12, 2020.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Born in a refugee camp in Ethiopia to South Sudanese parents, Jiath moved to Australia when he was six years old.[1] He completed high school while boarding at Xavier College in Melbourne[2]

Career

Known as CJ, Jaith was selected as a 2017 category B rookie. He had a delayed start to the 2018 season when he suffered a groin injury during the pre-season. Jiath made his debut for Box Hill mid year he showed good signs on the half back line. Jiath made his debut for Hawthorn in their round 21, 2019 game against the Greater Western Sydney.[3] He ended up playing 2 games during the 2019 season. In the middle of the 2020 season, Jiath was upgraded to the senior list following changes to the rookie promotion rules.[4]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of 2019.[5]

Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2018 Hawthorn 430——————————————
2019 Hawthorn 29200101929750.00.05.09.514.53.52.5
Career 200101929750.00.05.09.514.53.52.5

Honours and achievements

Team

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References
  1. "Hawks debutant 'rattled' after getting call-up". The West Australian. 8 August 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  2. https://www.weeklytimesnow.com.au/country-living/education/secondary/xavier-college-hawthorn-rookie-goes-from-ethiopia-to-boarding-house/news-story/baed5db86d3ef9fa0c2fc01270aee3b5
  3. McGowan, Marc (8 August 2019). "Hawks to unleash Category B rookie for Friday night debut". Australian Football League. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  4. "Exciting news for CJ". Hawthorn Football Club. 29 July 2020. Retrieved 31 July 2020.
  5. "Changkuoth Jiath's player profile". AFL Tables.
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