Sam Marshall (footballer)

Sam Marshall
Personal information
Born (2006-01-19) 19 January 2006
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Original teams Sandringham Dragons (Talent League)
Brisbane Lions Academy/Melbourne Grammar (APS)
Kawana Park JAFC
Draft No. 25, 2024 AFL draft
Debut Round 6, 2025, Brisbane Lions vs. Collingwood, at The Gabba
Height 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Brisbane Lions
Number 20
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2025– Brisbane Lions 11 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of semi-final, 2025.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Sam Marshall (born 19 January 2006) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was a premiership player in his first league season in 2025, in what was his 11th AFL match.

Early life and junior football

Marshall was born in Buderim, Queensland[1] and raised in the Sunshine Coast region.[2] He first played football for the Kawana Park Eagles in the local Sunshine Coast AFL junior league.[3] Marshall was an all-round sportman in his younger years and excelled in athletics, cross country, tennis, basketball, and surf lifesaving, but Australian rules football was his highest priority and he received a sports scholarship to attend the prestigious Brisbane Boys' College following selection in the Queensland schoolboys state team that competed in the 2018 under-12 national championships and was subsequently invited to participate in the Brisbane Lions academy program at 12 years of age.[1]

At 15 years old, he received a football scholarship to attend Melbourne Grammar School and relocated to Victoria to begin boarding, where he played representative football with Sandringham Dragons in the Talent League.[2] He was named best afield in the Dragons' 2024 premiership, recording 28 disposals and two goals in the win.[4][5] He represented Allies at the 2024 AFL Under 18 Championships, averaging 27 disposals and subsequently being named in the tournament's All-Australian team.[6]

AFL career

Marshall was drafted by Brisbane with the club's second selection and the 25th pick overall in the 2024 AFL draft.[7] As a member of the Lions Academy zone he was secured by the club under rules that allowed them to match a bid placed by Sydney.[8]

Marshall made his debut in round 6 of the 2025 in a loss to Collingwood at The Gabba.[9] He was a Premiership player that season in the Lions' grand final win over Geelong, in what was his 11th AFL match at the age of 19.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b Franklin, Eddie (25 September 2025). "Sam Marshall's family, coaches and teachers reflect on Brisbane Lions AFL grand final rise". Courier Mail. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
  2. ^ a b Batten, Dan (16 November 2024). "AFL Draft 2024: Brisbane academy prospect Sam Marshall reflects on his decision to move to Melbourne Grammar". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
  3. ^ Whiting, Michael (27 September 2025). "They won a flag together as 12 year olds, now they could share the ultimate success". AFL.com.au. Retrieved 29 September 2025.
  4. ^ "#16 Sam Marshall". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
  5. ^ Twomey, Callum (21 September 2024). "Lions-bound duo lead Dragons past Rebels to secure third straight flag". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
  6. ^ Wright, Nick (24 January 2025). "The role two generational talents will play in quest for Lions dynasty". The Age. Nine Entertainment Co. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
  7. ^ "Every AFL club's draft haul rated: Who passed? Who failed?". ESPN. Disney. 22 November 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
  8. ^ "Marshall Joins Lions Ranks As Academy Graduate". Brisbane Lions FC. Telstra Media. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
  9. ^ Jovanovski, Jack (16 April 2025). "Young cub set for debut; Blues' cruel blow... but young gun 'in the frame' for return: AFL Team Tips". Fox Sports. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 21 September 2025.
  10. ^ Bastiani, Gemma (3 October 2025). "Star trio shine in even performance: Every Brisbane player rated". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
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