Talor Byrne
| Talor Byrne | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 14 November 2007 | ||
| Original team | Koroit/GWV Rebels | ||
| Draft | No. 45, 2025 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 3, 2026, Carlton vs. Melbourne, at the MCG | ||
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Carlton | ||
| Number | 39 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2026– | Carlton | 8 (5) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 14, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Talor Byrne (born 14 November 2007) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Junior career
Byrne played junior Football for the Koroit Football Club in the Hampden Football League.[1] He played school football for Emmanuel College.[2]
Byrne played in the Talent League for the GWV Rebels.[3] In his draft year, he averaged 19.1 disposals and 0.7 goals per game.[4] He also played for Vic Country in the Under 18 Championships,[5] where he averaged 10.3 disposals and 2 goals per game.[4]
AFL career
Byrne was selected with pick 45 of the 2025 AFL draft by Carlton.[6] He was selected to make his debut in round 3 of the 2026 AFL season,[7] kicking a goal in the first quarter.[8]
Byrne had a shot at goal after the final siren to draw the game for Carlton in round 6, 2026 against Collingwood, but kicked a behind.[9]
Statistics
Updated to the end of round 14, 2026.[10]
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| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2026 | Carlton | 39 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 35 | 21 | 56 | 18 | 18 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 7.0 | 2.3 | 2.3 | |
| Career | 8 | 5 | 6 | 35 | 21 | 56 | 18 | 18 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 4.4 | 2.6 | 7.0 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ Gordon, Pat. "Byrne Earns Blues Debut". coast.com.au. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ^ Hughes, Matt. "'An amazing effort': School footy side proud despite grand final loss". standard.net.au. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ^ Ralphsmith, Jonty. "AFL Draft Profile: Talor Byrne – Potential Landing Spots, Draft Range, Strengths". zerohanger.com. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Talor Byrne". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ^ "Vic Country announces squad for U18 Boys Champs opening game". afl.com.au. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ^ Filippo, Cristian. "Talor-made: Blues bring in Byrne". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ^ Filippo, Cristian. "Byrne baby, Byrne: Blues confirm Round 3 debutant". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ^ Filippo, Cristian. "AFL match report: Blues falter in Round 3 defeat". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 31 March 2026.
- ^ "Horror movie on repeat: Blues fall apart, 'incredibly poor coaching' lets Daicos power Pies comeback". Fox Sports. 2026-04-16. Retrieved 2026-04-16.
- ^ "Talor Byrne". AFL Tables. Retrieved 14 June 2026.
External links
- Talor Byrne's profile on the official website of the Carlton Football Club
- Talor Byrne's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Talor Byrne at AustralianFootball.com