Taylor Adams
Australian rules footballer
Taylor Adams (born 20 September 1993) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). He previously played for the Greater Western Sydney Giants from 2012 to 2013 and the Collingwood Football Club from 2014 to 2023.
State football
Adams started out playing Australian rules football at St Joseph's, at under-14 and under-16 levels, before joining the Geelong Falcons in the TAC Cup. He served as a captain for Geelong Falcons, and the opportunities and responsibilities helped shape him and he thanked the club during his first Australian Football League (AFL) season. Adams represented Vic County in the 2011 AFL Under 18 Championships and was selected for the All-Australian Team after averaging 18.8 possessions over 4 games. He later had an impressive performance at the AFL Draft Combine, finishing in the top 10 on the beep test.
AFL career
Greater Western Sydney (2012–2013)
Adams was drafted by the Greater Western Sydney Giants with pick 13 in the 2011 national draft. He made his debut in round 5 of the 2012 season, against Western Bulldogs at Manuka Oval, kicking a goal, taking five marks, and having seven kicks, 10 handballs, 17 disposals, and three tackles.
Collingwood (2014–2023)
In October 2013, Adams was traded to Collingwood, as a swap for Heath Shaw. He made his debut for Collingwood in the opening round of the 2014 season, against Fremantle.
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