Jaidyn Stephenson

Jaidyn Stephenson (born 15 January 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by Collingwood with their first selection and sixth overall in the 2017 national draft.[1] He made his debut in the 34-point loss to Hawthorn at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in the opening round of the 2018 season.[2] His performance in the 48-point win against Adelaide in round four of the 2018 season—in which he recorded thirteen disposals, five goals, four marks and three tackles—earned him the round nomination for the AFL Rising Star.[3]

Jaidyn Stephenson
Stephenson playing for Collingwood in August 2018
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-01-15) 15 January 1999
Original team(s) Eastern Ranges (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 6, 2017 national draft
Debut Round 1, 2018, Collingwood
vs. Hawthorn, at MCG
Height 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 78 kg (172 lb)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club Collingwood
Number 1
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018– Collingwood 49 (72)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 11, 2020.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

In 2019, he was suspended for the final 10 games of the home and away season, following revelations that he placed bets on Collingwood games. There was also a $20,000 fine imposed.[4]

Statistics
Statistics are correct to the end of the 2019 season[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 Collingwood 35263824205115320101751.50.97.94.412.33.92.9
2019 Collingwood 11424141374818578261.81.011.44.015.56.61.6
Career 40 62 34 297 147 444 154 88 1.5 0.9 8.7 4.3 13.4 4.5 2.6
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References
  1. Ralph, Jon (24 November 2017). "Collingwood take risk on Jaidyn Stephenson at pick No.6 despite his heart condition". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  2. Phelan, Jennifer (20 March 2018). "Bucks confirms debut pair in black and white". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
  3. Landsberger, Sam (16 April 2018). "Collingwood's Jaidyn Stephenson isn't worried about genetic heart condition as he earns Rising Star nod". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 16 April 2018.
  4. "Collingwood's Jaidyn Stephenson to miss 10 matches after betting on AFL games". ABC News. 19 June 2019.
  5. "Jaidyn Stephenson". AFL Tables. Retrieved 28 October 2018.
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