Liam Fawcett
| Liam Fawcett | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 22 April 2005 | ||
| Original team(s) |
Pooraka (AdFL) Central District (SANFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 43, 2023 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 2, 2025, Richmond vs. Port Adelaide, at Adelaide Oval | ||
| Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Key forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Richmond | ||
| Number | 37 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Richmond | 1 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 6, 2025. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Liam Fawcett (born 22 April 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A key position forward, he was selected in the third round of the 2024 AFL draft and made his debut more than a year later, in round 2 of the 2025 season.
Early life and junior football
[edit]Fawcettt played junior representative football with Central District in the South Australian National Football League.[1] He attended school at Trinity College, Gawler from year 10 and played football for the school's side in the Sports Association for Adelaide Schools competition.[2]
AFL career
[edit]Fawcett was drafted by Richmond with the club's second selection and the 43rd pick overall in the 2023 AFL draft.[3]
He was unavailable to play in almost all of the 2024 season due to a long-term back injury and the effects of glandular fever.[4]
He made his first appearance in a competitive match with the club's senior team in a 2025 pre-season match against Collingwood.[5] Fawcett made his AFL debut in round 2 of the 2025 season, kicking one goal in a loss to Port Adelaide.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Capel, Andrew (7 June 2023). "AFL Draft 2023: South Australia's top prospects – June edition". The Advertiser. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
- ^ Kean, Patrick (16 June 2021). "Brad Jefferies, Zac Becker, Kane McAuliffe among SAAS college footy 2021 breakout players". The Advertiser. The Messenger. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
- ^ Schmook, Nathan (21 November 2023). "Cats snare mature-age bolter, Eagles hold firm, Tiger trades". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
- ^ Black, Sarah (12 March 2025). "The Tiger cubs who will drive Richmond forward". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
- ^ Bourke, Ed (27 February 2025). "Richmond v Collingwood: All the news, intel and key takeaways from pre-season practice match". The Advertiser. News Corp Australia. Herald Sun. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
- ^ "Young Tigers overcome by poised Power". Richmond Media. Telstra Media. AAP. 22 March 2025. Retrieved 23 April 2025.
External links
[edit]- Liam Fawcett's profile on the official website of the Richmond Football Club
- Liam Fawcett's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Liam Fawcett at AustralianFootball.com
