Riley Bonner
| Riley Bonner | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Bonner playing for Port Adelaide in June 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 7 March 1997 | ||
| Original team(s) |
West Adelaide (SANFL) Goodwood Saints | ||
| Draft |
No. 37, 2015 national draft (Port Adelaide) No. 3, 2023 pre-season draft (St Kilda) | ||
| Debut | Round 23, 2016, Port Adelaide vs. Gold Coast, at Metricon Stadium | ||
| Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender/Midfielder | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2016–2023 | Port Adelaide | 93 (13) | |
| 2024 | St Kilda | 19 (1) | |
| Total | 112 (14) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Riley Bonner (born 7 March 1997) is a former professional Australian Rules Footballer who played for Port Adelaide and St Kilda in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by Port Adelaide with their first selection, thirty-seventh overall, in the 2015 national draft showcasing his skills for the West Adelaide Football Club in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL).[1] Bonner made his debut in the twenty-three point win against Gold Coast in round 23, 2016, at Metricon Stadium.[2]
In 2018, Bonner received a nomination for the 2018 AFL Rising Star award after recording 31 disposals in the win against Fremantle in round 1.[3] Following the conclusion of the 2023 season, during which he played 93 games for Port Adelaide, he was delisted by the club.[4] Subsequently, he was drafted by St Kilda in the 2023 pre-season draft.[5]
At the conclusion of the 2024 AFL season, Bonner was among 4 players delisted by the club.
References
- ^ Fjeldstad, Jesper (24 November 2015). "Superboot Riley Bonner set to give Port Adelaide more kick". The Advertiser. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ^ Earle, Richard (27 August 2016). "Gray shines brighter than the Suns but change looms at Port Adelaide". The Advertiser. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
- ^ McGowan, Marc (26 March 2018). "How pre-season pain shaped Port's Rising Star". afl.com.au. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ Turner, Matt; Thomas-Wilson, Simeon (19 September 2023). "Adelaide Crows, Port Adelaide announce delistings after 2023 season". The Advertiser. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "RECAP: Every pick in the 2023 Pre-Season, Rookie Drafts". afl.com.au. 22 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
External links
- Riley Bonner's profile on the official website of the Port Adelaide Football Club
- Riley Bonner's playing statistics from AFL Tables