Harry Kyle
| Harry Kyle | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Kyle in 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 16 July 2007 | ||
| Original teams |
UNSW-East (AFL Sydney) Sydney Swans Academy | ||
| Draft | No. 14, 2025 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 12, 2026, Sydney vs. Richmond, at the SCG | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Medium defender/midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Sydney | ||
| Number | 32 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2026– | Sydney | 8 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 22, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Harry Kyle is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early life and junior football
[edit]Kyle grew up in the Northern Sydney to Victorian parents and attended Scots College.[1][2] He participated in rugby union, basketball and swimming, only playing Australian rules football occasionally prior to switching codes in 2024.[2] He joined the Sydney Swans Academy that same year, after emailing and being given a four-week try-out.
He played his first full season of junior football in 2025, for the UNSW-Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs,[3][4] and was invited to the 2025 AFL Draft Combine.[5] He was also picked for the 2025 AFL National Championships, as a member of the Allies,[6] and was a part of their line-up for the entire championship.[7][8]
AFL career
[edit]Kyle was recruited to the Sydney Swans with the 14th draft pick during the 2025 national draft.[9] He made his debut in Round 12 of the 2026 AFL season against Richmond, replacing an injured Callum Mills.[10]
Statistics
[edit]Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.[11]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2026 | Sydney | 32 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 55 | 95 | 18 | 19 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 6.9 | 11.9 | 2.3 | 2.4 |
| Career | 8 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 55 | 95 | 18 | 19 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 6.9 | 11.9 | 2.3 | 2.4 | ||
References
[edit]- ↑ McKenna, Keane (28 May 2026). "A dream to reality for Kyle". Sydney Swans. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
...as a youngster growing up in the northern suburbs of Sydney.
- 1 2 Drennan, Jonathan (29 May 2026). "A Scots student emailed the Swans looking for a shot. Now he's making his AFL debut". The Age. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ Cellini, Adian (27 November 2025). "Behind the Giants' play for rival Academy star". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ "NSW's own Harry Kyle to debut for Swans this Saturday". Play AFL. AFL Sydney. 28 May 2026. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ Cavanagh, Chris (15 November 2025). "The first-round bolter who has only played 60 games of footy". Code Sports. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ Mahoney, Jordan (23 May 2025). "2025 Allies Squad Announcement - Men's". Play AFL. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ Ralphsmith, Jonty (11 October 2025). "AFL Draft: Sydney Academy prospect's stunning rise after Rugby switch". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ "Harry Kyle Draft Profile". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ "2025 Telstra AFL Draft: Pick 14, Harry Kyle" (Press release). Sydney Swans. 19 November 2025. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ "Kyle to debut for Swans". Sydney Swans. 28 May 2026. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ "Harry Kyle". AFL Tables. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
External links
[edit]- Harry Kyle's profile on the official website of the Sydney Swans
- Harry Kyle at AustralianFootball.com
- Harry Kyle's playing statistics from AFL Tables
