Tew Jiath
| Tew Jiath | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Tew Jiath | ||
| Date of birth | 2 March 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Mekelle, Ethiopia | ||
| Original team(s) | Gippsland Power, (Talent League) | ||
| Draft | No. 37, 2023 national draft | ||
| Debut | 16 June 2024, Collingwood vs. North Melbourne, at Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Collingwood | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Collingwood | 1 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 14, 2024. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Tew Jiath (born 2 March 2005)[1] is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Collingwood Football Club in the Australian Football League
Early life[edit]
Born in a refugee camp in Ethiopia to South Sudanese parents, Jaith along with his family moved to Australia in 2007 when Tew was just 2 years old. [2]
Club career[edit]
Jiath was drafted by Collingwood in the 2023 AFL draft.[3]
At under-19 Australian rules football level, Jiath played for the Gippsland Power.[4]
Personal Life[edit]
Jiath grew up supporting the Collingwood Football Club, Stating that his favorite player was Scott Pendlebury. [5]
He is also the younger brother of Changkuoth Jiath who currently plays for the Hawthorn Football Club.
References[edit]
- ^ "19 - Tew JIATH". Collingwood Football Club. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Culture, food at Dad's and defensive one on ones: Jiath and Quaynor's special bond". collingwoodfc.com.au. Collingwood Football Club. 16 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
- ^ "Best of the Rest: 10 Overlooked Prospects set to be drafted on Tuesday night". Sports Entertainment Network. 20 November 2023. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ Hays, Tom (29 November 2023). "Gippsland show their power at the AFL Draft". Latrobe Valley Express. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Tew Jiath is a Magpie". collingwoodfc.com.au. Collingwood Football Club. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
External links[edit]
- Tew Jiath's profile on the official website of the Collingwood Football Club
- Tew Jiath's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Tew Jiath at AustralianFootball.com
