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Christian Petracca

Midfielder / forward
2016 - 2024
Melbourne Demons
Christian Petracca, known affectionately as "Trac" among fans, is a formidable force in the Australian Football League (AFL). Standing tall at 1.87 meters and weighing in at 98 kilograms, Petracca showcases his versatility by excelling in both forward and midfield positions, demonstrating prowess both inside and outside the field. Petracca's journey to professional football was preceded by a remarkable junior basketball career, where he showcased his skills playing for the Victorian under-16 team and earning a spot in the Australian under-18 squad. His early foray into elite-level football began when he represented Victoria at under-12 level, a precursor to his selection for Vic Metro in the 2014 AFL Under 18 Championships. Selected by the Melbourne Football Club as the second pick in the 2014 AFL draft, Petracca overcame a knee injury to make his AFL debut in 2016. His exceptional performance in his debut season earned him an AFL Rising Star nomination in round 9, solidifying his reputation as a rising star in the league. Petracca's accolades as a junior player include winning the Larke Medal for the most valuable player at the state level, as well as earning selections in the All-Australian and TAC Cup Team of the Year sides. With his dedication, skill, and tenacity on the field, Christian Petracca continues to be a key player for the Melbourne Football Club, captivating fans with his dynamic playing style and unwavering determination.

Season Stats:

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Demons
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
8
-
1
8
100%
1
8
100%
-
-
Goals
5
0.6
113
25
20%
6
18
28%
85
6%
Behinds
8
1
21
17
47%
1
8
100%
60
13%
Assists
13
1.6
1
13
100%
1
13
100%
59
22%
Disposals
179
22.4
47
266
67%
1
179
100%
2424
7%
Kicks
84
10.5
102
168
50%
6
92
91%
1487
6%
Handballs
95
11.9
26
143
66%
1
95
100%
937
10%
Marks
30
3.8
175
69
43%
9
50
60%
683
4%
Tackles
21
2.6
138
65
32%
8
40
53%
412
5%
Hitouts
0
-
-
316
-
-
262
0%
288
0%
Clearances
37
4.6
33
68
54%
1
37
100%
250
15%
Frees For
5
0.6
193
27
19%
9
17
29%
130
4%
Frees Against
3
0.4
319
19
16%
16
13
23%
133
2%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Demons

All Season Stats (2016-2024)

Games Played
Total 184
Goals
Total 175
Avg 1
Behinds
Total 160
Avg 0.9
Assists
Total 169
Avg 0.9
Disposals
Total 4285
Avg 23.3
Kicks
Total 2207
Avg 12
Handballs
Total 2078
Avg 11.3
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 52% - 48%
Marks
Total 719
Avg 3.9
Tackles
Total 601
Avg 3.3
Hitouts
Total 14
Avg 0.1
Clearances
Total 724
Avg 3.9
Frees For
Total 143
Avg 0.8
Frees Against
Total 158
Avg 0.9

Christian Petracca - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Christian Petracca - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Christian Petracca - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Christian Petracca' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Christian Petracca - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Christian Petracca' performances, encapsulating their wins, losses, and games played. Additionally, it meticulously documents key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against.

Christian Petracca - Games Log

Here you'll find a detailed player performance game log across various seasons, opponents, and rounds. This section is designed with precision, allowing for sorting and deep dives into key statistics like Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against for each game.

Christian Petracca - Statistical Charts By Round

This section is specifically designed to offer an in-depth look at player performances across various key metrics such as Disposals, Kicks, Handballs, Marks, Goals, Behinds, Tackles, Hitouts, Clearances, Frees For, and Frees Against. Here, you will find meticulously compiled charts that not only highlight individual player statistics for each round of the AFL season but also compare these figures against the round leaders and team leaders in each respective category. This comprehensive analysis allows you to gauge the performance of Christian Petracca in the context of their team and the league as a whole.