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Sam Taylor

Key defender
2018 - 2024
Greater Western Sydney Giants
Sam Taylor, born on May 5, 1999, is a towering figure in the Australian Football League (AFL), currently showcasing his skills as a key defender for the Greater Western Sydney Giants. Hailing from Bullsbrook, Western Australia, Taylor's journey to professional football has been nothing short of impressive. Having made his debut in the AFL in round 11 of the 2018 season against the Adelaide Crows, Taylor quickly established himself as a formidable presence on the field. Standing tall at 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) and weighing 95 kg (209 lb), his physicality and defensive prowess make him a valuable asset to his team. Before his AFL career took off, Taylor honed his skills at Guildford Grammar School and represented Swan Districts at colts level in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). His standout performances earned him a spot in the AFL Under 18 Championships for Western Australia, where he earned All-Australian honors, showcasing his talent and dedication to the sport. Drafted by the GWS Giants with pick 28 in the 2017 national draft, Taylor has been a consistent performer for his team, solidifying his position as a key player in their defensive line. With his tenacity, skill, and commitment to the game, Sam Taylor continues to make a significant impact in the world of Australian football.

Season Stats:

2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018
Total
Avg
# AFL
AFL Leader
Giants
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
Played In
6
-
363
8
75%
22
8
75%
-
-
Goals
0
-
-
25
-
-
24
0%
122
0%
Behinds
0
-
-
17
-
-
10
0%
65
0%
Assists
0
-
-
13
-
-
12
0%
94
0%
Disposals
71
11.8
332
266
27%
21
240
30%
3023
2%
Kicks
39
6.5
354
168
23%
21
145
27%
1745
2%
Handballs
32
5.3
255
143
22%
18
116
28%
1278
3%
Marks
33
5.5
146
69
48%
11
58
57%
773
4%
Tackles
9
1.5
347
65
14%
22
40
23%
467
2%
Hitouts
0
-
-
316
-
-
195
0%
227
0%
Clearances
0
-
-
68
-
-
53
0%
275
0%
Frees For
7
1.2
109
27
26%
5
10
70%
121
6%
Frees Against
4
0.7
255
19
21%
18
19
21%
164
2%
Total
Avg
# AFL
Max
%
#
Max
%
Sum
% Sum
AFL Leader
Giants

All Season Stats (2018-2024)

Games Played
Total 100
Goals
Total 1
Avg 0
Behinds
Total 1
Avg 0
Assists
Total 3
Avg 0
Disposals
Total 1256
Avg 12.6
Kicks
Total 668
Avg 6.7
Handballs
Total 588
Avg 5.9
Kicks% - Handballs%
Total 53% - 47%
Marks
Total 485
Avg 4.9
Tackles
Total 215
Avg 2.2
Hitouts
Total 0
Avg -
Clearances
Total 21
Avg 0.2
Frees For
Total 110
Avg 1.1
Frees Against
Total 58
Avg 0.6

Sam Taylor - Career Statistics - Total (since 2011)

Sam Taylor - Career Statistics - Average (since 2011)

Sam Taylor - Opponent - Total (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Total Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Sam Taylor' 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.

Sam Taylor - Opponent - Average (since 2011)

Here is the comprehensive section on Average Statistics Against Opponents. This detailed segment provides an in-depth look at Sam Taylor' 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.

Sam Taylor - 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.

Sam Taylor - 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 Sam Taylor in the context of their team and the league as a whole.