Karl Amon

Karl Amon
Personal information
Full name Karl Amon
Date of birth (1995-08-19) 19 August 1995
Original team(s) Sandringham Dragons (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 68, 2013 National Draft
Height / weight 181 cm / 71 kg
Position(s) Midfielder / Forward
Club information
Current club Port Adelaide
Number 15
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2014 Port Adelaide 22 (15)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2016.

Karl Amon (born 19 August 1995) is an Australian rules footballer currently playing for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).[1]

Early life

At age 5, Amon was diagnosed with Perthes disease, undergoing several operations, including five on his hip. Between the ages of 5 and 8, he was regularly in hospital and spent a year in a wheelchair followed by a year on crutches.[2]

AFL career

Amon built up his form at SANFL level in 2014, picking up more of the ball and improving his skill level under pressure. He made his senior debut in round 7, 2015 against the Brisbane Lions at the Gabba, where he gathered 9 disposals and kicked a goal. He played 7 matches for the season, being a substitute in 5 of them. In one of his two full games against the Gold Coast Suns, he had 16 possessions and kicked 3 goals.

References

  1. Amy, Paul (22 November 2013). "Sandringham teen Karl Amon drafted by the Power". Bayside Leader.
  2. Cannon, Jack (18 May 2015). "Karl Amon overcomes Perthes' disease to make AFL debut for Port Adelaide". Fox Sports.

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