Curtis Taylor (Australian footballer)
| Curtis Taylor | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 6 April 2000 | ||
| Original team(s) |
TAC Cup ) | ||
| Draft | No. 46, 2018 national draft | ||
| Debut |
Round 8, 2019, Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | North Melbourne | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019– | North Melbourne | 68 (30) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2023. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Curtis Taylor (born 6 April 2000) is an
TAC Cup before he was selected in the 2018 AFL draft
. Taylor made his AFL debut in the 2019 season.
Junior career
In 2016, Taylor played in a senior
bottom-ager.[1] In 2018, Taylor averaged one goal and 18 disposals per match for the Cannons and represented Vic Metro at the 2018 AFL Under 18 Championships. Throughout the year, he mostly played as a forward but had stints in the midfield.[2] Ahead of the 2018 AFL draft, Taylor strained his adductor and was unable to test at the draft combine. He was considered likely to be drafted in the late first round to second round – he was invited by the AFL to the first night of the draft – and often compared to medium West Coast forward Mark LeCras. Taylor's accurate kicking and marking were praised but his speed was highlighted as a deficiency.[3]
AFL career
Taylor was drafted by North Melbourne with pick 46 in the 2018 national draft. He was often cited as a draft "slider",[4][5] which The Age attributed to clubs' concerns over his commitment at training.[6] He made his AFL debut in round 8 of the 2019 season after Scott Thompson was ruled out with an adductor injury.[7]
References
- ^ Michell, Tim (26 June 2017). "Three goals from bottom-age star Curtis Taylor helps Calder Cannons earn third win of TAC Cup season". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- Telstra Media. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- Telstra Media. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- Telstra Media. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ Olle, Sarah (11 February 2019). "'You look him in the eye': Draft slider learning from champion Roo". Fox Sports. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- ^ Sakkal, Paul (28 November 2018). "Son of a gun and a draft slider: draftees arrive at Arden Street". The Age. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
- Telstra Media. Retrieved 22 November 2019.
External links
- Curtis Taylor's profile on the official website of the North Melbourne Football Club
- Curtis Taylor's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Curtis Taylor at AustralianFootball.com