Riley Hamilton
| Riley Hamilton | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born |
August 15, 2006 Canberra, Australian Capital Territory | ||
| Original teams |
Ainslie (AFL Canberra) GWS Giants Academy | ||
| Draft | Category B rookie selection | ||
| Debut | Round 17, 2026, Greater Western Sydney vs. Fremantle, at Manuka Oval | ||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Medium forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Greater Western Sydney | ||
| Number | 43 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2026– | Greater Western Sydney | 4 (2) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 20, 2026. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Riley Hamilton (born August 15 2006) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).[1]
Early life
[edit]A product of the Giants Academy and originally from Canberra, Hamilton was recruited from the Ainslie Football Club, and made his first-grade debut for the Tricolours in 2024.[2]
Due to an ACL injury, he was overlooked in the 2024 national draft. Despite this, he played 9 games for the GWS reserves at VFL level, and scored seven goals in four games for the Allies during the 2025 AFL U18 National Championships.[3]
AFL career
[edit]In the 2025 Rookie Draft, Hamilton was drafted as a category B rookie.[4]
Hamilton made his senior debut in his hometown of Canberra during round 17, 2026, against Fremantle.[5] The following week, he kicked his first two goals in the comeback win against Geelong to earn himself a nomination for the 2026 Rising Star award.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Hamilton's older sisters, Lexi and Cynthia, play for the Sydney Swans in the AFLW.[7]
Statistics
[edit]Updated to the end of round 20, 2026.[8][9]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2026 | Greater Western Sydney | 43 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 8 | 9 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 5.3 | 3.3 | 8.5 | 2.0 | 2.3 | |
| Career | 4 | 2 | 5 | 21 | 13 | 34 | 8 | 9 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 5.3 | 3.3 | 8.5 | 2.0 | 2.3 | 0 | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ "Riley Hamilton". gwsgiants.com.au. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ "Ainslie Tricolours young gun Riley Hamilton drafted for GWS Giants". ainsliegroup.com.au. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ "Riley Hamilton". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ "Category B Rookie: Riley Hamilton". GIANTS Media. 21 November 2025. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ Helmers, Caden (2 July 2026). "'We've put in for 70 or 80 tickets': Canberra product set for AFL debut at home". The Canberra Times. Inkl. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ Patterson, Emily (13 July 2026). "Two from two: Giants' perfect start topped off win Rising Star nom". AFL Media.
- ↑ Patterson, Emily (2 July 2026). "Capital idea: Canberra Giant to debut in home town". AFL. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
- ↑ "Riley Hamilton". AFL Tables. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
- ↑ "Riley Hamilton". Australian Football. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
External links
[edit]- Riley Hamilton's profile on the official website of the Greater Western Sydney Giants
- Riley Hamilton's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Riley Hamilton at AustralianFootball.com
