Eddie Ford (footballer, born 2002)

Eddie Ford
Ford with North Melbourne's VFL side in July 2022
Personal information
Full name Edward Mark Ford
Nickname(s) Elvis
Date of birth (2002-06-21) 21 June 2002 (age 22)
Original team(s) Yarraville-Seddon, Western Jets
Draft No. 56, 2020 national draft
Debut Round 20, 2021, North Melbourne vs. Geelong, at Blundstone Arena
Height 189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 86 kg (190 lb)
Position(s) Forward / Wing
Club information
Current club North Melbourne
Number 40 (Fordy)
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2021– North Melbourne 40 (31)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Eddie Ford is an Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early life

Known as a versatile player, Ford started at Yarraville-Seddon and the Point Cook Bulldogs in the Western Region Football League. He later played in the NAB Cup for the Western Jets. A fleet footed wingman who often work he way into the midfield, Eddie uses his natural speed to weave his way through traffic.[1]

AFL career

Ford was drafted by North Melbourne with pick 56 of the 2020 AFL draft. Ford made his debut at Docklands Stadium against Western Bulldogs in round 16 of the 2021 season.[2] Ford played five games in his debut season. He only managed three games in his second season. Ford spent most of the season in the reserves where he averaged two goals per game.[1] 2023 has been his most successful season, breaking into the side midyear and holding his place crumbing for goals in the forward line.

Ford received a rising star nomination in the last game of the 2023 season.[3] [4]

Statistics

Updated to 2024[5]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2021 North Melbourne 40 5 3 3 24 14 38 21 4 0.6 0.6 4.8 2.8 7.6 4.2 0.8
2022 North Melbourne 40 3 1 0 5 7 12 7 2 0.3 0.0 1.6 2.3 4.0 2.3 0.6
2023 North Melbourne 40 14 12 4 92 103 195 66 20 0.8 0.3 6.5 7.4 13.9 4.7 1.4
2024 North Melbourne 40 18 15 11 117 89 206 74 35 0.8 0.6 6.5 4.9 11.4 4.1 1.9
Career 40 31 18 238 213 451 168 61 0.8 0.5 6.0 5.3 11.3 4.2 1.5

References

  1. ^ a b "Eddie Ford | AFL". nmfc.com.au.
  2. ^ Georgiou, Michael (2 July 2021). "North Melbourne to blood another debutant". Zero Hanger.
  3. ^ "Another young Roo earns Rising Star nomination". afl.com.au. 27 August 2023.
  4. ^ "Forward becomes Kangaroos' third AFL Rising Star nomination". nmfc.com.au. 28 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Eddie Ford's player profile at AFL Tables". AFL Tables.