Max Holmes, a versatile midfielder/forward for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL), has quickly made a name for himself in the sport. Born on August 29, 2002, Holmes hails from a strong sporting background, with his mother, Lee Naylor, being a former Olympian. Holmes' journey to the AFL began when Geelong made a strategic move in the 2020 AFL draft, trading their future first-round pick with Richmond to secure Holmes at Pick 20. His AFL debut came in round 3 of the 2021 season in a highly anticipated match against Hawthorn during the traditional Easter Monday clash. A product of the Sandringham Dragons in the NAB League and Melbourne Grammar in the APS, Holmes honed his skills in junior football playing for Prahran and East Malvern Knights in the South Metro Junior Football League. His dedication and talent were evident as he became an integral part of Geelong's successful 2022 premiership campaign. Despite facing a setback with a hamstring injury during the preliminary final against Brisbane, Holmes displayed resilience and determination. Although he was close to playing in the Grand Final, Geelong made the tough decision to prioritize his long-term health and withheld him from selection to avoid the risk of re-injury, showcasing the depth of talent within the team. Holmes' contributions on the field were further highlighted when he clinched the Grand Final Sprint on AFL Grand Final Day in 2023, solidifying his reputation as a rising star in the AFL. With his combination of skill, speed, and dedication, Holmes undoubtedly has a bright future ahead in Australian football.
Played In
8
-
1
8
100%
1
8
100%
-
-
Goals
5
0.6
113
25
20%
8
19
26%
112
4%
Behinds
1
0.1
251
17
6%
15
13
8%
66
2%
Assists
2
0.3
191
13
15%
11
10
20%
88
2%
Disposals
196
24.5
30
266
74%
1
196
100%
2803
7%
Kicks
119
14.9
26
168
71%
1
119
100%
1692
7%
Handballs
77
9.6
49
143
54%
1
77
100%
1111
7%
Marks
49
6.1
35
69
71%
2
57
86%
664
7%
Tackles
22
2.8
129
65
34%
9
48
46%
532
4%
Hitouts
0
-
-
316
-
-
150
0%
321
0%
Clearances
16
2
100
68
24%
7
42
38%
301
5%
Frees For
4
0.5
247
27
15%
11
11
36%
110
4%
Frees Against
4
0.5
255
19
21%
15
11
36%
140
3%
Disposals
Total
994
Avg
16.8
Handballs
Total
432
Avg
7.3
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total
57% - 43%
Tackles
Total
184
Avg
3.1
Clearances
Total
123
Avg
2.1
Frees For
Total
34
Avg
0.6
Frees Against
Total
42
Avg
0.7
Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents.
This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Max Holmes' 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.
Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents.
This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Max Holmes' 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.
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.
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 Max Holmes in the context of their team and the league as a whole.