Josh Rachele

Josh Rachele (born 11 April 2003) is a professional Australian Rules Footballer. He was selected by the Adelaide Crows in the 2021 AFL draft. He previously played for the Murray Bushrangers in the NAB League and the Shepparton Swans Football Club in the Goulburn Valley League.[1]

Josh Rachele
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-04-11) 11 April 2003
Place of birth Victoria, Australia
Original team(s) Murray Bushrangers (NAB League)
Draft No. 6, 2021 AFL draft
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Weight 78 kg (172 lb)
Position(s) Small Forward/Midfielder
Club information
Current club Adelaide
Number 8
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
2022– Adelaide 0 (0)

Rachele had had an opportunity to play soccer professionally but chose Australian Rules instead.[2] He was part of the academy for Melbourne City FC and was in the under-17s Australian team.[3]

He has Italian and Greek heritage.[4]

References

  1. Standish, Zac (24 November 2021). "Josh Rachele officially a Crow: Young gun taken at pick six". Shepparton News. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  2. Leonard, Owen (21 November 2021). "AFL draft prospect Josh Rachele learnt from Australian soccer star Tim Cahill". The Age. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  3. Twomey, Callum (14 May 2021). "'I always felt I was better at soccer': Why top draft prospect chose footy". afl.com.au. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
  4. Harvey, Daniela (25 November 2021). "Sauce days, soccer and family: What led Rachele to call Crows home". afc.com.au. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
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