Lewis Taylor (Australian footballer)

Lewis Taylor
Taylor at a game for the Lions against Richmond in April 2015
Personal information
Nickname(s)	Lewy, Squizzy
Date of birth	17 February 1995
Original team(s)	Geelong Falcons (TAC Cup)
Draft	#28, 2013 National Draft
Height/Weight	173 cm / 73 kg
Position(s)	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Brisbane Lions
Number	28
Playing career^1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2014–	Brisbane Lions	44 (29)
^1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2015 season.
Career highlights
Ron Evans Medal 2014

Lewis Taylor (born 17 February 1995) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). From Mortlake in Victoria, Taylor attended high school at Mercy Regional College, Camperdown. Taylor was drafted by the Lions with their fourth selection, pick 28, in the 2013 AFL Draft.^[1] At only 173 cm, he has drawn comparisons with North Melbourne player Brent "Boomer" Harvey due to his ability to cut sides up throughout the middle of the ground with his pace and elite endurance.^[2] Despite having an interrupted pre-season due to a foot injury, Taylor played all 22 games for Brisbane in his debut season. He was nominated for the AFL Rising Star in round 9 and at the end of season vote count he won the award, finishing one vote ahead of Marcus Bontempelli.^[3]

References

1. Auciello, Michael (21 November 2013). "Geelong Falcon's drafting a steal for Brisbane Lions". Geelong Advertiser. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
2. Whiting, Mike (28 November 2013). "Boomer comparison for Lions' boom recruit". Australian Football League. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
3. Landsberger, Sam. "Lewis Taylor pips Marcus Bontempelli by one vote to win Rising Star Award in thrilling count". Herald Sun. 3 September. Retrieved 4 September 2014.

External links

• Lewis Taylor's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions