Luke Edwards

Luke Edwards (born 12 January 2002) is an Australian rules footballer who played for the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by West Coast with the 52nd draft pick in the 2020 AFL draft.^[1]

Luke Edwards
Personal information
Date of birth	(2002-01-12) 12 January 2002 (age 23)
Place of birth	Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Original team(s)	Glenelg (SANFL)
Draft	No. 52, 2020 AFL draft, West Coast
Debut	6 June 2021, West Coast vs. Carlton, at SCG
Height	188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight	83 kg (183 lb)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2021–2024	West Coast	37 (3)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of rd 21, 2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

AFL career

As the son of former Adelaide player Tyson Edwards, he was eligible for a father–son selection, however, Adelaide declined to nominate him, leaving him free to be selected by any club at the 2020 AFL draft.^[2] Edwards was widely predicted to be a first round pick in the draft. He ended up as a fourth round pick for the West Coast Eagles.^[3]

Edwards made his debut against Carlton in round 12 of the 2021 AFL season.^[4] His second match, the following round against Richmond saw him get 27 disposals, 13 kicks and 14 handballs.^[5]

Edwards decided to step away from football to focus on his recovery from multiple concussions, and was delisted by the Eagles at the end of the 2024 season.^[6]