Archie Ludowyke
| Archie Ludowyke | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Archie Ludowyke | ||
| Nickname | Ludo[1] | ||
| Born | 19 November 2007 | ||
| Original teams |
East Sandringham (SMJFL) Sandringham Dragons (Talent League) | ||
| Draft | No. 50, 2025 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 21, 2026, Adelaide vs. Essendon, at Docklands Stadium | ||
| Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position | Key forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Adelaide | ||
| Number | 34 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2026– | Adelaide | 1 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 20, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Archie Ludowyke (born 19 November 2007) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Adelaide Crows in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early life
[edit]Ludowyke played junior football for the East Sandringham Football Club in the South Metro Junior Football League.[2] He played school football for Brighton Grammar School.[3]
Ludowyke played in the Talent League for the Sandringham Dragons.[4] In his draft year, he averaged 9.3 disposals and 3.3 goals a game.[5] He was also named as part of the Vic Metro squad for the Under 18 Championships,[6] however his season was cut short by injury.[7]
His father's family are Dutch Sri Lankans.[1]
AFL career
[edit]Ludowyke was selected by the Adelaide Crows with pick 50 of the 2025 AFL draft.[8] He was selected to make his debut in round 21 of the 2026 AFL season.[9]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Harvey, Daniela. "Get to know Archie Ludowyke". afc.com.au. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ Alvaro, Michael. "Preseason Q&A: Archie Ludowyke (Sandringham Dragons)". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ "United through sport". brightongrammar.vic.edu.au. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ Ralphsmith, Jonty. "AFL Draft Profile: Archie Ludowyke – Potential Landing Spots, Draft Range, Strengths". zerohanger.com. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ "Archie Ludowyke". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ "2025 Victoria Metro U18 Boys squad announced". afl.com.au. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ "Archie the Crow". gozebs.com. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ Negrepontis, Nic. "'I was in my room': Young star shocked to find he's been drafted in tense night". nine.com.au. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
- ↑ "Young gun set for Crows debut as Nicks flags another move". theaustralian.com.au. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
External links
[edit]- Archie Ludowyke's profile on the official website of the Adelaide Football Club
- Archie Ludowyke's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Archie Ludowyke at AustralianFootball.com
