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 83 kg (183 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 02 (0)
Total 13 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 23 2021.
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 with pick 11 in the 2018 national draft.[2] Ironically, this pick was originally from Essendon as part of the Dylan Shiel trade.

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
Statistics correct to round 23, 2021.[4]
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
2019 Greater Western Sydney 5200131023790.00.06.55.011.53.54.5
2020 Greater Western Sydney 5912565811427330.10.26.26.412.63.03.7
2021 Essendon 62011814326120.00.59.07.016.03.06.0
Career 13 1 3 87 82 169 40 52 0.1 0.2 6.7 6.3 13.0 3.1 4.2

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". afltables.com. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
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