Jye Caldwell

Jye Caldwell (born 28 September 2000) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Essendon Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by the Greater Western Sydney Giants with pick 11 in the 2018 national draft.

Jye Caldwell
Caldwell playing in July 2019.
Personal information
Full name Jye Caldwell
Date of birth (2000-09-28) 28 September 2000
Original team(s) Bendigo Pioneers (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 11, 2018 national draft
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 82 kg (181 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Essendon
Number 6
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2019–2020 Greater Western Sydney 11 (1)
2021– Essendon 00 (0)
Total 11 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early life

Caldwell played his junior football with Golden Square before progressing to the Bendigo Pioneers in the TAC Cup. He represented Victoria Country at the 2018 AFL Under 18 Championships. Apart from football Caldwell was also a talented junior boxer.[1]

AFL career

Caldwell was recruited by the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the 2018 national draft.[2]

He made his senior debut in the 56-point loss against Hawthorn, in round 21 of the 2019 AFL season at Manuka Oval.[3]

At the conclusion of the 2020 AFL season, Caldwell requested a trade to Essendon. He was traded on November 12, the final day of trade period.

AFL statistics
[4]
Legend
 G  Goals  B  Behinds  K  Kicks  H  Handballs  D  Disposals  M  Marks  T  Tackles
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2019 Greater Western Sydney 5200131023790.00.06.55.011.53.54.5
2020 Greater Western Sydney 5912565811427330.10.26.26.412.63.03.7
Career 11 1 2 69 68 137 34 42 0.1 0.2 6.3 6.2 12.4 3.1 3.8

References
  1. King, Travis (18 November 2013). "Natural talent rings true for promising boxer". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  2. Grimm, Nick (3 March 2019). "GWS kid Caldwell pushing for AFL debut". SBS News.
  3. West, Luke (10 August 2019). "Caldwell's Friday night footy debut in the snow for GWS Giants". Bendigo Advertisor.
  4. Jye Caldwell's player profile at AFL Tables
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