Karl Amon
| Karl Amon | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Karl Amon | ||
| Date of birth | 19 August 1995 | ||
| Original team(s) | Sandringham Dragons (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 68, 2013 National Draft | ||
| Height / weight | 181 cm / 71 kg | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder / Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Port Adelaide | ||
| Number | 15 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2014– | Port Adelaide | 22 (15) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2016. | |||
Karl Amon (born 19 August 1995) is an Australian rules footballer currently playing for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).[1]
Early life
At age 5, Amon was diagnosed with Perthes disease, undergoing several operations, including five on his hip. Between the ages of 5 and 8, he was regularly in hospital and spent a year in a wheelchair followed by a year on crutches.[2]
AFL career
Amon built up his form at SANFL level in 2014, picking up more of the ball and improving his skill level under pressure. He made his senior debut in round 7, 2015 against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba, where he gathered 9 disposals and kicked a goal. He played 7 matches for the season, being a substitute in 5 of them. In one of his two full games against the Gold Coast Suns, he had 16 possessions and kicked 3 goals.
References
- ↑ Amy, Paul (22 November 2013). "Sandringham teen Karl Amon drafted by the Power". Bayside Leader.
- ↑ Cannon, Jack (18 May 2015). "Karl Amon overcomes Perthes' disease to make AFL debut for Port Adelaide". Fox Sports.
External links
- Karl Amon's profile on the official website of the Port Adelaide Football Club
- Karl Amon's statistics from AFL Tables