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Arriving with Pick 62 in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft, Kennedy is a defensive and speedy midfielder with clean hands from the Sandringham Dragons. Won a senior best-and-fairest at Ormond as a 16-year-old and placed second in the Dragons’ count last season. Known for his terrific ball-use, endurance and vision, Kennedy’s ability to kick on both feet is also highly regarded. Made his AFL debut in round 14 of the 2026 AFL Season against the Adelaide Crows.
Player Sponsors: The One-Eyed Dog Podcast, The Robson FamilyArriving with Pick 62 in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft, Kennedy is a defensive and speedy midfielder with clean hands from the Sandringham Dragons. Won a senior best-and-fairest at Ormond as a 16-year-old and placed second in the Dragons’ count last season. Known for his terrific ball-use, endurance and vision, Kennedy’s ability to kick on both feet is also highly regarded. Made his AFL debut in round 14 of the 2026 AFL Season against the Adelaide Crows.
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Luke Kennedy is swarmed by teammates after nailing his first goal in the big league moments after St Kilda players appeal for a free kick
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Watch the moment Luke Kennedy found out he will debut against Adelaide on Thursday.
The young midfielder was selected with the Club’s final pick in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft.
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