Phoenix Spicer

Phoenix Spicer (born 30 January 2002) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). Spicer was selected at pick 42 in the 2021 AFL draft from SANFL club, South Adelaide.[1][2][3]

Phoenix Spicer
Personal information
Full name Phoenix Spicer
Date of birth (2002-01-30) 30 January 2002
Original team(s) South Adelaide Football Club(SANFL)
Draft No. 42, 2020 AFL draft, North Melbourne
Debut 22 August 2021, North Melbourne vs. Adelaide, at Adelaide Oval
Height 173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight 64 kg (141 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder / Forward
Club information
Current club North Melbourne
Number 36
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2021– North Melbourne 6 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 23, 2022.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

An exciting small forward with elite speed and agility, Spicer is capable of breaking the game open with his athletic ability. He recorded an elite 7.80 seconds for the AFL Agility run in SA preseason testing last year but did not test at Draft Combine due to injury. Spicer had a consistent Under-18 season averaging 17.2 disposals (40% contested) in nine matches in 2020.

Early life and junior career

Spicer attended Hamilton Secondary College before transitioning to Henley High School to further his opportunities as a footy player.

In his junior leagues, Spicer played for the Edwardstown Football Club, and later, the Morphettville Park Football Club before playing for South Adelaide in 2020.

AFL career

Spicer made his debut during round 23 of the 2021 AFL season with the Kangaroos playing against the Adelaide Crows in a losing effort in which Phoenix gathered seven disposals.[4]

References
  1. Laughton, Max (10 December 2020). "AFL Draft Tracker: See every pick and trade made by every club". Fox Sports. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  2. "AFL Draft 2020: Pick-by-pick". The Age. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  3. "Pick 42: Phoenix Spicer". North Melbourne Kangaroos Media. 9 December 2020. Retrieved 23 August 2021.
  4. "Phoenix Spicer to debut".
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