Harry Sheezel is an Australian rules footballer who was selected with the third pick in the 2022 AFL draft by North Melbourne.
12 Facts About Harry Sheezel
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Harry Sheezel was the subject of antisemitic online abuse on social media after The Age published coverage of Harry Sheezel and his predicted selection.
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Harry Sheezel went to school and graduated from Mount Scopus Memorial College.
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Harry Sheezel plays as a medium forward and has been described as a "competitive, skilful, agile, clean, and driven" player.
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Harry Sheezel considers himself "composed" and a "good decision-maker [with] good skills" with good goal sense.
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Harry Sheezel was named in the Under-18 All-Australian team after kicking eight goals and averaging 15 disposals from four national championships.
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Harry Sheezel finished with the 36 goals in the 2022 NAB league season, the most in the league, including four or more in a game five times.
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Harry Sheezel made his debut in Round 1 against West Coast Eagles.
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In Round 5 against the Brisbane Lions, Harry Sheezel kicked his first career goal from 50 metres out.
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Harry Sheezel did not put a foot wrong in his debut season, playing all 23 games whilst averaging 27 disposals.
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Harry Sheezel won the 2023 AFL Rising Star award, after an outstanding season.
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Harry Sheezel polled 54 out of a possible 55 votes.