Andrew McPherson (footballer)

Andrew McPherson (born 20 June 1999) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Adelaide Football Club with the 40th draft pick in the 2017 AFL draft.[1][2]

Andrew McPherson
Personal information
Date of birth	(1999-06-20) 20 June 1999
Original team(s)	Woodville-West Torrens Football Club
Draft	No. 40, 2017 AFL draft, Adelaide
Debut	11 July 2020, Adelaide vs. West Coast, at Gabba
Height	186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	79 kg (174 lb)
Position(s)	Defender
Club information
Current club	Adelaide
Number	36
Playing career
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2020–	Adelaide
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early Football

McPherson played junior football for Port District in the SANFL Juniors.[3][4] McPherson also played state football for the Woodville-West Torrens Football Club in the South Australian National Football League, before getting selected by Adelaide.[5][6]

AFL Career

McPherson debuted for Adelaide in Round 6 of the 2020 AFL season, where his team lost to West Coast by 33 points.[7] McPherson picked up 9 disposals and 5 marks on his debut.

References

1. "Pick 40: Andrew McPherson". AFL. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
2. "Andrew McPherson". Footywire. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
3. "Andrew McPherson". Draftguru. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
4. "Andrew McPherson – Draft Pick #40 Adelaide Crows". Port District Junior Football Club. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
5. "Andrew McPherson Bio". AFL. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
6. "Andrew McPherson". Aussie Rules Draft Central. Retrieved 17 July 2020.
7. "Adelaide vs West Coast - AFL 2020 Round 6". Retrieved 17 July 2020.