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'''Elliott Himmelberg''' (born 4 June 1998) is a professional [[Australian rules footballer]] playing for {{AFL Ade}} in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL). |
'''Elliott Himmelberg''' (born 4 June 1998) is a professional [[Australian rules footballer]] playing for {{AFL Ade}} in the [[Australian Football League]] (AFL). |
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==Early life== |
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Himmelberg grew up in [[Wagga Wagga|Wagga Wagga, New South Wales]]<ref name="Black 2018">{{Cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-08-26/crows-debutant-describes-cheeky-first-goal|title='Thought I'd have a crack': Crow's cheeky first goal|last=Black|first=Sarah|date=2018-08-26|work=afl.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> |
Himmelberg grew up in [[Wagga Wagga|Wagga Wagga, New South Wales]].<ref name="Black 2018">{{Cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-08-26/crows-debutant-describes-cheeky-first-goal|title='Thought I'd have a crack': Crow's cheeky first goal|last=Black|first=Sarah|date=2018-08-26|work=afl.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> He moved to [[Brisbane]] in [[Queensland]] in 2016 where he began playing with [[Redland Football Club|Redland]]. Himmelberg was selected to play for Queensland and the Allies in the [[AFL Under 18 Championships|2016 AFL Under 18 Championships]]. He suffered a [[broken leg]], which stopped him from attending the [[AFL Draft Combine]], and missed the rest of the 2016 season. He was involved with the [[Brisbane Lions|Lions Academy]] but was not eligible for exclusive selection in the [[2016 AFL draft]] because he had not spent enough time in Queensland. Himmelberg was selected by Adelaide with pick 51 in the 2016 national draft, their third selection.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afc.com.au/news/2016-11-25/pick-51-elliot-himmelberg|title=Pick 51: Elliott Himmelberg|date=2016-11-25|work=afc.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> |
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==AFL career== |
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===Adelaide (2018-)=== |
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In 2017, Himmelberg played 13 [[South Australian National Football League]] (SANFL) games, kicking 19 goals,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.afc.com.au/player-profile/elliott-himmelberg|title=Elliott Himmelberg - AFC.com.au|website=afc.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> including four in round 12 against the [[Port Adelaide Football Club|Port Adelaide Magpies]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afc.com.au/news/2017-07-08/himmelberg-not-taking-it-easy|title=Easy to see Himmelberg's talent|last=Phillips|first=Max|date=2017-07-08|work=afc.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> He suffered a foot injury in July which kept him out for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-15/crows-misfortune-is-teammates-blessing|title=Crow's misfortune is teammate's blessing|last=Gaskin|first=Lee|date=2017-08-15|work=afl.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> In 2018, Himmelberg signed a two-year contract extension, tying him to Adelaide until 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-20/talented-crow-inks-twoyear-contract-extension|title=Talented Crow inks two-year contract extension|last=Gaskin|first=Lee|date=2018-03-20|work=afl.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> He was named in the Adelaide squad for the inaugural [[AFLX]] tournament,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afc.com.au/news/2018-02-12/aflx-crows-squad-named|title=AFLX: Crows squad named|date=2018-02-12|work=afc.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> and as an emergency for the [[2018 JLT Community Series|JLT Community Series]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afc.com.au/news/2018-02-23/jlt-eight-new-faces-named|title=JLT: Eight new faces named|date=2018-02-23|work=afc.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> He played more often as a [[Ruckman (Australian rules football)|ruckman]] in the SANFL, as fellow key-position players Paul Hunter and [[Reilly O'Brien]] suffered injuries.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afc.com.au/news/2018-08-10/sanfl-himmelbergs-new-tricks|title=SANFL: Himmelberg's new tricks|last=Thomas|first=Kirralee|date=2018-08-10|work=afc.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> Himmelberg made his AFL debut in round 23 against [[Carlton Football Club|Carlton]] at [[Docklands Stadium]]. He recorded 13 disposals and five marks, and kicked his first goal with a [[Banana kick|banana shot]]. Coach [[Don Pyke]] said, "He's performed really well and didn't look out of place at all."<ref name="Black 2018" /> |
In 2017, Himmelberg played 13 [[South Australian National Football League]] (SANFL) games, kicking 19 goals,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.afc.com.au/player-profile/elliott-himmelberg|title=Elliott Himmelberg - AFC.com.au|website=afc.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> including four in round 12 against the [[Port Adelaide Football Club|Port Adelaide Magpies]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afc.com.au/news/2017-07-08/himmelberg-not-taking-it-easy|title=Easy to see Himmelberg's talent|last=Phillips|first=Max|date=2017-07-08|work=afc.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> He suffered a foot injury in July which kept him out for the remainder of the season.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-08-15/crows-misfortune-is-teammates-blessing|title=Crow's misfortune is teammate's blessing|last=Gaskin|first=Lee|date=2017-08-15|work=afl.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> In 2018, Himmelberg signed a two-year contract extension, tying him to Adelaide until 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afl.com.au/news/2018-03-20/talented-crow-inks-twoyear-contract-extension|title=Talented Crow inks two-year contract extension|last=Gaskin|first=Lee|date=2018-03-20|work=afl.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> He was named in the Adelaide squad for the inaugural [[AFLX]] tournament,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afc.com.au/news/2018-02-12/aflx-crows-squad-named|title=AFLX: Crows squad named|date=2018-02-12|work=afc.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> and as an emergency for the [[2018 JLT Community Series|JLT Community Series]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afc.com.au/news/2018-02-23/jlt-eight-new-faces-named|title=JLT: Eight new faces named|date=2018-02-23|work=afc.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> He played more often as a [[Ruckman (Australian rules football)|ruckman]] in the SANFL, as fellow key-position players Paul Hunter and [[Reilly O'Brien]] suffered injuries.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.afc.com.au/news/2018-08-10/sanfl-himmelbergs-new-tricks|title=SANFL: Himmelberg's new tricks|last=Thomas|first=Kirralee|date=2018-08-10|work=afc.com.au|access-date=2018-09-02}}</ref> Himmelberg made his AFL debut in round 23 against [[Carlton Football Club|Carlton]] at [[Docklands Stadium]]. He recorded 13 disposals and five marks, and kicked his first goal with a [[Banana kick|banana shot]]. Coach [[Don Pyke]] said, "He's performed really well and didn't look out of place at all."<ref name="Black 2018" /> |
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[[Category:Australian people of American descent]] |
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Latest revision as of 07:49, 28 August 2024
| Elliott Himmelberg | |||
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| Personal information | |||
| Nickname(s) | Big Easy | ||
| Date of birth | 4 June 1998 | ||
| Original team(s) | Redland (NEAFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 51, 2016 national draft | ||
| Debut | 25 August 2018, Adelaide vs. Carlton, at Docklands Stadium | ||
| Height | 200 cm (6 ft 7 in) | ||
| Weight | 99 kg (218 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Key forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Adelaide | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2018– | Adelaide | 50 (49) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Source: AFL Tables | |||
Elliott Himmelberg (born 4 June 1998) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for Adelaide in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early life
[edit]Himmelberg grew up in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales.[1] He moved to Brisbane in Queensland in 2016 where he began playing with Redland. Himmelberg was selected to play for Queensland and the Allies in the 2016 AFL Under 18 Championships. He suffered a broken leg, which stopped him from attending the AFL Draft Combine, and missed the rest of the 2016 season. He was involved with the Lions Academy but was not eligible for exclusive selection in the 2016 AFL draft because he had not spent enough time in Queensland. Himmelberg was selected by Adelaide with pick 51 in the 2016 national draft, their third selection.[2]
AFL career
[edit]Adelaide (2018-)
[edit]In 2017, Himmelberg played 13 South Australian National Football League (SANFL) games, kicking 19 goals,[3] including four in round 12 against the Port Adelaide Magpies.[4] He suffered a foot injury in July which kept him out for the remainder of the season.[5] In 2018, Himmelberg signed a two-year contract extension, tying him to Adelaide until 2020.[6] He was named in the Adelaide squad for the inaugural AFLX tournament,[7] and as an emergency for the JLT Community Series.[8] He played more often as a ruckman in the SANFL, as fellow key-position players Paul Hunter and Reilly O'Brien suffered injuries.[9] Himmelberg made his AFL debut in round 23 against Carlton at Docklands Stadium. He recorded 13 disposals and five marks, and kicked his first goal with a banana shot. Coach Don Pyke said, "He's performed really well and didn't look out of place at all."[1]
Himmelberg is the brother of Harry Himmelberg, who plays football for the Greater Western Sydney Giants.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Black, Sarah (26 August 2018). "'Thought I'd have a crack': Crow's cheeky first goal". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ "Pick 51: Elliott Himmelberg". afc.com.au. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ "Elliott Himmelberg - AFC.com.au". afc.com.au. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ Phillips, Max (8 July 2017). "Easy to see Himmelberg's talent". afc.com.au. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ Gaskin, Lee (15 August 2017). "Crow's misfortune is teammate's blessing". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ Gaskin, Lee (20 March 2018). "Talented Crow inks two-year contract extension". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ "AFLX: Crows squad named". afc.com.au. 12 February 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ "JLT: Eight new faces named". afc.com.au. 23 February 2018. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ Thomas, Kirralee (10 August 2018). "SANFL: Himmelberg's new tricks". afc.com.au. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
- ^ Wallace, Myles (28 November 2016). "Himmelberg's family ties". afc.com.au. Retrieved 2 September 2018.
External links
[edit]- Elliott Himmelberg's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Elliott Himmelberg's profile on the official website of the Adelaide Football Club