13 Facts About Cooper Sharman

Cooper Sharman was drafted as a 21-year-old in the 2021 Mid Season Draft at pick number 21 overall.

Cooper Sharman played alongside AFL elite junior talent in his 2019 season with Balwyn including Matt Rowell, Noah Anderson and Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, which limited his game time to about one third of the season.

Cooper Sharman played eight games including a premiership as a Charger.

Cooper Sharman averaged 12.7 disposals, 4.5 marks and kicked 11 goals in the NAB League including four goals against the Eastern Ranges.

Cooper Sharman was spotted by recruiters and invited to the 2019 AFL Combine and eventually nominated for the 2019 AFL draft.

Cooper Sharman joined South Australian side Woodville-West Torrens Eagles ahead of the 2021 season, playing two SANFL games and six games for their reserves.

Cooper Sharman initially had signed with the Victorian Football League's Coburg Football Club for 2020, but only played in one practice match with the whole season being wiped out due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Victorian lockdowns that occurred as a result.

Cooper Sharman nominated for the 2021 Mid Season Draft and was selected by St Kilda with their second pick, number 21.

Cooper Sharman was initially expected to stay in South Australia following his drafting, however after one further game for the Eagles he was flown to Sydney as injury coverage ahead of the Saints' Round 12 clash with Sydney.

Cooper Sharman then moved to Melbourne and lived with teammate Mason Wood.

Cooper Sharman made his 'debut' as an unused medical substitute in Round 19 against West Coast.

Cooper Sharman replaced injured defender Dougal Howard in the second half, earning his first real AFL match.

Cooper Sharman then played the final three games of the season, kicking two goals against both Geelong and Sydney and collecting 15 disposals, six marks and four goals in the final match against Fremantle.