Joshua Goater is an Australian rules footballer who plays for North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League.

Josh Goater
Goater in February 2023
Personal information
Full name Joshua Goater
Date of birth (2003-06-02) 2 June 2003 (age 21)
Original team(s) Calder Cannons
Draft No. 22, 2021 national draft
Debut 20 August 2022, North Melbourne vs. Gold Coast, at Marvel Stadium
Height 190 cm (6 ft 3 in)
Weight 87 kg (192 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder/Defender
Club information
Current club North Melbourne
Number 31
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2022- North Melbourne 12 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Early life

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Goater's father David was also a footballer, playing for East Perth Football Club in the WAFL. Goater was a North Melbourne supporter in childhood. In 2021, he spent four weeks with Essendon's VFL side, playing one game against the Frankston Football Club, during which he kicked a goal.[1]

AFL career

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Goater was draft by North Melbourne with pick 22 in the 2021 AFL draft. Goater made his debut in the last game of the 2022 season.

Statistics

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Updated to Round 3 of the 2024 season.[2]

Legend
  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
2022 North Melbourne 31 1 - 1 12 9 21 5 3 0.0 1.0 12.0 9.0 21.0 5.0 3.0
2023 North Melbourne 31 10 0 1 79 61 140 46 13 0.0 0.1 7.9 6.1 14.0 4.6 1.3
2024 North Melbourne 31 1 0 0 7 3 10 2 1 0.0 0.0 7.0 3.0 10.0 2.0 1.0
Career 12 0 2 98 73 171 53 17 0.0 0.2 8.2 6.1 14.3 4.4 1.4

References

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  1. ^ "5 things to know about Josh Goater". nmfc.com.au. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
  2. ^ "Josh Goater's player profile at AFL Tables". AFL Tables.