Joe Berry (Australian footballer)
| Joe Berry | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Joe Berry | ||
| Born | 18 April 2006 | ||
| Original teams | Wangaratta, Murray Bushrangers, (Talent League) | ||
| Draft | No. 15, 2024 national draft | ||
| Debut | 15 March 2025, Port Adelaide vs. Collingwood, at MCG | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Port Adelaide | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025- | Port Adelaide | 12 (3) | |
| Total | 12 (3) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Joe Berry (born 18 April 2006) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Originally from Wangaratta, Berry plays as a small forward.[1]
Early Life and Junior Career
Prior to being drafted, Berry played for the Wangaratta Magpies in the Ovens & Murray Football Netball League (OMFNL), sharing the same junior club as future Port Adelaide teammate Joe Richards.[2]
He played for the Murray Bushrangers in the Talent League, earning selection to represent Victoria Country at the 2024 AFL National Championships. Representing Vic Country, he kicked 9 goals in 4 matches and was selected in the under-18 All Australian team of 2024.[3] He tied for 1st in the Bushrangers best-and-fairest award in 2024.[4]
AFL Career
Berry made his debut in round 1 of the 2025 AFL Season, and went on to play a total of 12 senior AFL games for the year.[5]
Playing Style
A small forward, Berry is noted for his accurate shot at goal, speed and roving ability around packs. He has cited Robbie Gray as the main player he modeled his game style off.[3]
References
- ^ Waterworth, Ben; Bolch, Dylan (15 November 2024). "'Banking sessions': How hard-working draft prospect caught the eye of a Dees champion". Fox Sports. Retrieved 23 August 2025.
- ^ "From the O&M to the big time: Bice, Berry named to make their AFL debuts". www.bordermail.com.au. 13 March 2025. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ a b "'Banking sessions': How hard-working draft prospect caught the eye of a Dees champion". Fox Sports. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "Exciting forward Joe Berry heads to Alberton". portadelaidefc.com.au. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
- ^ "Joe Berry | AFL". portadelaidefc.com.au. Retrieved 2 November 2025.
External links
- Joe Berry's profile on the official website of the Port Adelaide Football Club
- Joe Berry at AustralianFootball.com
- Joe Berry's playing statistics from AFL Tables