Ben Ainsworth

Ben Ainsworth (born 10 February 1998) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Gold Coast Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by the Gold Coast Football Club with their first selection and fourth overall in the 2016 national draft.[1] He made his debut in the two point loss against the Brisbane Lions in the opening round of the 2017 season at Metricon Stadium.[2]

Ben Ainsworth
Ainsworth playing for Gold Coast in June 2017
Personal information
Full name Ben Ainsworth
Date of birth (1998-02-10) 10 February 1998
Place of birth Morwell, Victoria, Australia
Original team(s) Gippsland Power (TAC Cup)
Draft No. 4, 2016 national draft
Height 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight 76 kg (168 lb)
Position(s) Midfielder / Forward
Club information
Current club Gold Coast
Number 9
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2017– Gold Coast 57 (40)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2020.
Career highlights
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Ainsworth received the AFL Rising Star nomination for round 22 after kicking three goals from ten disposals in the Suns' 32-point loss to Essendon at Metricon Stadium.[3]

References
  1. Hamilton, Andrew (26 November 2016). "Top draft picks Hugh McCluggage and Ben Ainsworth will engage in a career-long duel". The Courier-Mail. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
  2. Boswell, Tom (23 March 2017). "AFL rookies Jack Bowes and Ben Ainsworth ready for debut in Brisbane Lions QClash". Gold Coast Bulletin. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 25 March 2017.
  3. McGowan, Marc (21 August 2017). "Sun burns bright for Rising Star nomination". BigPond. Australian Football League. Retrieved 21 August 2017.
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