Adam Saad
Carlton, Essendon, Gold Coast and Coburg
AFL career
219 games12 goals
- Debut
- R1 2015 v MEL4 Apr 2015
- Most recent
- R9 2026 v BRL8 May 2026
Stats
AFL
2026 | CAR | 3 | 9.0 | 5.3 | 14.3 | 2.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 49 | 75 |
2025 | CAR | 21 | 12.6 | 5.4 | 18.0 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 67 | 81 |
2024 | CAR | 18 | 12.1 | 6.3 | 18.3 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 70 | 85 |
2023 | CAR | 25 | 13.6 | 6.4 | 20.1 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 74 | 89 |
2022 | CAR | 21 | 15.4 | 6.5 | 21.9 | 4.8 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 82 | 103 |
2021 | CAR | 22 | 14.1 | 5.1 | 19.3 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 70 | 83 |
2020 | ESS | 17 | 11.8 | 7.0 | 18.8 | 2.9 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 66 | 98 |
2019 | ESS | 22 | 10.9 | 6.8 | 17.6 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 3.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 68 | 83 |
2018 | ESS | 22 | 9.0 | 8.1 | 17.1 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 59 | 75 |
2017 | GCS | 22 | 8.8 | 7.8 | 16.6 | 3.5 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 61 | 73 |
2016 | GCS | 10 | 7.5 | 7.6 | 15.1 | 3.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 58 | 70 |
2015 | GCS | 16 | 7.6 | 9.4 | 17.0 | 4.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 2.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 64 | 78 |
VFL
2026 | CAR | 15 | 14.1 | 6.9 | 20.9 | 4.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 | 2.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 78 | 102 |
2014 | COB | 18 | 11.9 | 7.6 | 19.4 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 3.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 74 | - |
2013 | COB | 9 | 6.3 | 5.1 | 11.4 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 50 | - |
2012 | COB | 1 | 7.0 | 2.0 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 46 | - |
State Of Origin
2020 | VIC | 1 | 10.0 | 8.0 | 18.0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 75 |
Bio
Recruited as a mature-age prospect from VFL club Coburg via the rookie list, Adam Saad immediately established himself as one of the league's most exciting line-breaking defenders at the Gold Coast Suns. His trademark daring run and ability to gain metres quickly made him a standout, though a desire to return to Victoria saw him traded to Essendon after three seasons. At Tullamarine, Saad proved to be a model of durability and consistency, finishing in the top three of the Crichton Medal count in all three of his seasons with the Bombers before a breakdown in contract negotiations precipitated a high-profile move to Carlton.
Since arriving at Princes Park, Saad has evolved from a pure attacking weapon into a complete small defender, balancing his offensive flair with disciplined one-on-one accountability. This maturation was formally recognised with his maiden All-Australian blazer in 2022. Renowned for his explosive speed, willingness to take the game on, and a penetrating left boot, he remains a critical architect of the Blues' transition game and stands as a veteran leader in their backline.
Profile
- Born
- 23 July 1994 (age 32y 90d)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 79 kg
Teams
Fantasy
Honours
- All-Australian2022
- 22 Under 222015
- Essendon B&F
- 3rd
- 2019, 2020
- Top 10
- 2018
Bio
1 revisionRecruited as a mature-age prospect from VFL club Coburg via the rookie list, Adam Saad immediately established himself as one of the league's most exciting line-breaking defenders at the Gold Coast Suns. His trademark daring run and ability to gain metres quickly made him a standout, though a desire to return to Victoria saw him traded to Essendon after three seasons. At Tullamarine, Saad proved to be a model of durability and consistency, finishing in the top three of the Crichton Medal count in all three of his seasons with the Bombers before a breakdown in contract negotiations precipitated a high-profile move to Carlton.
Since arriving at Princes Park, Saad has evolved from a pure attacking weapon into a complete small defender, balancing his offensive flair with disciplined one-on-one accountability. This maturation was formally recognised with his maiden All-Australian blazer in 2022. Renowned for his explosive speed, willingness to take the game on, and a penetrating left boot, he remains a critical architect of the Blues' transition game and stands as a veteran leader in their backline.