| Michael Close | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Close at a game for the Lions against Port Adelaide in April 2017 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Michael Close | ||
| Date of birth | 30 July 1994 | ||
| Original team(s) | North Ballarat Rebels (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 32, 2012 national draft | ||
| Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Weight | 98 kg (216 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Full-forward | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2014–2017 | Brisbane Lions | 27 (24) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Michael Close (born 30 July 1994) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).
AFL career
[edit]From Harrow, Victoria, Close was drafted by Brisbane at Pick 32 in the 2012 AFL National Draft.[1] made his AFL debut for Brisbane in the Round 1 match against Hawthorn in the 2014 AFL season.[2] In October 2017, Close was delisted by Brisbane.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "Close enough suits Leppa for debutant", Gold Coast Bulletin, 22 March 2014
- ^ Galloway, Rochelle (23 March 2014), "Hawthorn unfurls flagin thanks to Tasmania", The Examiner Newspaper
- ^ Whiting, Michael (26 October 2017). "Lions cut five as Fagan reshapes list". AFL.com.au. Bigpond. Retrieved 26 October 2017.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Michael Close.
- Michael Close's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- Michael Close's playing statistics from AFL Tables
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