Riley Thilthorpe (born 7 July 2002) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Adelaide Football Club with the 2nd draft pick in the 2020 AFL draft.[1]
Riley Thilthorpe | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Riley Thilthorpe | ||
Nickname(s) | Filthy | ||
Date of birth | (2002-07-07) 7 July 2002 (age 20) | ||
Original team(s) |
West Adelaide (SANFL) Goodwood Saints | ||
Draft | No. 2, 2020 AFL draft, Adelaide | ||
Debut |
25 April 2021, Adelaide vs. Hawthorn, at University of Tasmania Stadium | ||
Height / weight | 202cm / 105kg | ||
Position(s) | Ruck / Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Adelaide | ||
Number | 7 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2021– | Adelaide | 25 (26) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 23, 2022. | |||
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com |
Thilthorpe debuted in round 6 of the 2021 AFL season, as he was impressive with 16 disposals and kicked 5 goals.[2] His 5 goals is the highest ever by a Crows debutant. Jason Dunstall commented, "the emergence of a future star."[3]
In round 13, against St Kilda, Thilthorpe kicked the match winning goal over his head on his opposite boot in the last minute of the game. It completed Adelaide's 36-point comeback.[4] To honour his 3-goal performance and late heroics, Thilthorpe was rewarded with a much anticipated NAB AFL Rising Star nomination for Round 13.[5]
Statistics are correct to the end of round 6 2021.[2]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
2021 | Adelaide | 7 | 8 | 16 | 5 | 59 | 29 | 88 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 0.63 | 7.38 | 3.63 | 11 | 3.38 | 0.88 |
Career | 8 | 16 | 5 | 59 | 29 | 88 | 27 | 7 | 2 | 0.63 | 7.38 | 3.63 | 11 | 3.38 | 0.88 |
Adelaide Football Club – current squad | |
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* denotes rookie listed players |
2020 AFL national draft | |
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First round |
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Second round |
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Third round |
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Fourth round |
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