Josh Fahey

Josh Fahey
Personal information
Full name Josh Fahey
Date of birth (2003-11-11) 11 November 2003 (age 21)
Original team(s) Queanbeyan
Draft No. 42, 2021 national draft: Greater Western Sydney
Debut Round 11, 2023, Greater Western Sydney vs. Geelong, at Kardinia Park
Height 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 82 kg (181 lb)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Greater Western Sydney
Number 34
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2022– Greater Western Sydney 7 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Josh Fahey (born 11 November 2003) is a professional Australian rules footballer for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).

AFL career

Fahey was recruited by Greater Western Sydney with the 42nd overall selection in the 2021 national draft.[1]

Fahey debuted for GWS in round 11 of the 2023 AFL season in a seven-point win against Geelong.[2][3]

After an investigation by the AFL due to alleged inappropriate behaviour at an end of season function. Fahey was suspended for four matches after being found to have breached AFL rules regarding conduct unbecoming. Six teammates were also suspended for two matches, while another seven were fined $5000.[4]

Statistics

Statistics are correct to the end of 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
2022 Greater Western Sydney 34 0 – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
2023 Greater Western Sydney 34 7 4 2 38 14 52 15 6 0.6 0.3 5.4 2.0 7.4 2.1 0.9
2024 Greater Western Sydney 34 0 – – – – – – – – – – – – – –
Career 7 4 2 38 14 52 15 6 0.6 0.3 5.4 2.0 7.4 2.1 0.9

References

  1. ^ "Pick 42: Josh Fahey". gwsgiants.com.au. 25 November 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Fahey to Debut". gwsgiants.com.au. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Giants stun Cats on the Greene, Greene grass of Geelong". afl.com.au. 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Breaking Giants players banned, fined for behaviour at end-of-season function". afl.com.au. 17 October 2024. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Josh Fahey's player profile at AFL Tables". afltables.com.