Jed Lamb (born 19 October 1992) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans, Greater Western Sydney Giants and Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Jed Lamb | |||
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 Lamb playing for Carlton in June 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jed Lamb | ||
| Date of birth | 19 October 1992 | ||
| Original team(s) | Gippsland Power, (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 21, 2010 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 6, 2013, Sydney vs. Brisbane Lions, at SCG | ||
| Height | 181 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Weight | 83 kg (183 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder/forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2011–2013 | Sydney | 12 (9) | |
| 2014–2015 | Greater Western Sydney | 10 (8) | |
| 2016–2018 | Carlton | 44 (26) | |
| Total | 66 (43) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early life
editOne of eight children, Lamb was six years old when his father was murdered by a family friend.[1][2]
AFL career
editHe was recruited from the Gippsland Power in the TAC Cup with the 21st selection in the 2010 AFL Draft and played with the Sydney Swans from 2011 to 2013. However at the end of 2013 season he left the Swans to play for cross town rivals the Giants in a bid to get regular games.
In October 2015, Lamb and other Giants' teammates of Andrew Phillips, Lachie Plowman and Liam Sumner were traded to Carlton.[3]
Lamb made his debut for the Blues' in round 1, 2016. He kicked a goal with his first kick in a Blues' jumper.[citation needed]
He was delisted at the end of the 2018 season.[4]
References
edit- ^ Sygall, David (5 May 2013). "Swan rises from youth scarred by murder".
- ^ Quayle, Emma; Hinds, Richard (19 November 2010). "Lamb's drafting a story of immense courage".
- ^ Bowen, Nick; Twomey, Callum (21 October 2015). "Menzel to Crows as Carlton nabs midfielder and a pick". Australian Football League. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
- ^ "Blues delist four players after Trade Period".
External links
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- Jed Lamb's profile on the official website of the Carlton Football Club
- Jed Lamb's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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