Andy Moniz-Wakefield
| Andy Moniz-Wakefield | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Moniz-Wakefield in May 2026 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Andy Moniz-Wakefield | ||
| Born |
26 October 2003 Darwin, Northern Territory | ||
| Original teams | Nightcliff Football Club, NTFL | ||
| Draft | 2021 Category B rookie | ||
| Debut | Round 16, 2024, Melbourne vs. Brisbane Lions, at Gabba | ||
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 78 kg (172 lb) | ||
| Position | Medium Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Melbourne | ||
| Number | 45 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Melbourne | 8 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 22, 2026. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Andy Moniz-Wakefield[1] (born 26 October 2003) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A defender, he is 1.82 metres (6 ft 0 in) tall and weighs 78 kilograms (172 lb).[2]
AFL career
Recruited from the Next Generation Academy, having a Timorese mother he was raised in Darwin, Northern Territory where he played junior football at the Nightcliff Football Club and was selected into the Northern Territory Academy.[3]
Moniz-Wakefield made his debut in the 5-point loss against Brisbane Lions at the Gabba in Round 16 of the 2024 season.[4][5] He went on to play six matches in his debut season.
In a practice match against North Melbourne ahead of the 2025 AFL season, Moniz-Wakefield suffered an ACL injury which ruled him out for the season.[6]
Statistics
Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.[7]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2024 | Melbourne | 45 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 33 | 76 | 14 | 20 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 5.5 | 12.7 | 2.3 | 3.3 | 0 |
| 2025 | Melbourne | 45 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 2026 | Melbourne | 45 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 | 7.5 | 1.5 | 2.5 | 0 |
| Career | 8 | 1 | 0 | 50 | 41 | 91 | 17 | 25 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 6.3 | 5.1 | 11.4 | 2.1 | 3.1 | 0 | ||
References
- ↑ Melbourne Media (25 June 2024). "Breaking Demon debut Moniz-Wakefield gets his moment". www.melbournefc.com.au. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ↑ Keating, Mitch (25 June 2024). "Melbourne confirm debutant for Brisbane trip". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ↑ Kevin Sheehan reveals his top NAB AFL Draft Prospects: Small forwards/defenders/midfielders By Kevin Sheehan 11 November, 2021
- ↑ Whiting, Michael (28 June 2024). "Hugh beauty! McCluggage's stunner see Lions past Dees". www.afl.com.au. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ↑ Bilton, Dean (28 June 2024). "Brisbane Lions come from behind to beat Melbourne by five points thanks to Hugh McCluggage goal". ABC.net.au. Retrieved 29 August 2024.
- ↑ Nobes, Caitlin (23 February 2025). "Injury Update: Moniz-Wakefield to miss season". Melbourne Football Club.
- ↑ "Andy Moniz-Wakefield". AFL Tables. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
External links
- Andy Moniz-Wakefield's profile on the official website of the Melbourne Football Club
- Andy Moniz-Wakefield's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Andy Moniz-Wakefield at AustralianFootball.com