Charlie Ballard
Gold Coast
AFL career
145 games3 goals
- Debut
- R7 2018 v WBD5 May 2018
- Most recent
- R24 2026 v STK20 Aug 2026
Stats
AFL
2026 | GCS | 11 | 5.4 | 3.4 | 8.7 | 3.9 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 37 | 45 |
2025 | GCS | 1 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 30 | 48 |
2024 | GCS | 23 | 8.0 | 4.1 | 12.1 | 4.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 50 | 64 |
2023 | GCS | 23 | 10.0 | 2.7 | 12.7 | 6.2 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 57 | 72 |
2022 | GCS | 18 | 9.8 | 2.7 | 12.6 | 6.1 | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 55 | 65 |
2021 | GCS | 21 | 10.8 | 2.9 | 13.7 | 6.7 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 62 | 70 |
2020 | GCS | 16 | 7.1 | 2.8 | 9.9 | 4.3 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 42 | 57 |
2019 | GCS | 21 | 10.0 | 3.0 | 13.0 | 5.3 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 55 | 60 |
2018 | GCS | 11 | 7.2 | 3.1 | 10.3 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 43 | 45 |
VFL
2026 | GCS | 8 | 11.1 | 5.9 | 17.0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 74 | 83 |
SANFL Reserves
2017 | STU | 2 | 10.0 | 6.0 | 16.0 | 6.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 75 |
SANFL Under 18s
2017 | STU | 4 | 12.5 | 8.0 | 20.5 | 6.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 83 |
Bio
Recruited from Sturt with pick 42 in the 2017 National Draft, Charlie Ballard arrived on the Gold Coast as a lanky utility but rapidly evolved into one of the club's most reliable defensive pillars. While his slight frame initially raised questions about his ability to handle huge key position forwards, Ballard silenced doubters by utilising his elite reading of the play and significant reach to become a premier intercept marker. Establishing a formidable partnership with fellow defender Sam Collins, he became a permanent fixture in the Suns' back six, often tasked with peeling off his direct opponent to impact aerial contests and launch rebound chains from the defensive 50.
Now a veteran with over 130 games of experience, Ballard provides crucial stability for a side that has historically battled against high volumes of opposition entries. Despite his sometimes unconventional style and rangy build, his consistency has made him a vital component of the Gold Coast lineup, maturing from a raw prospect into a senior leader who anchors the club's defensive system.
Profile
- Born
- 23 July 1999 (age 27y 90d)
- Height
- 196 cm
- Weight
- 95 kg
Teams
Fantasy
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from Sturt with pick 42 in the 2017 National Draft, Charlie Ballard arrived on the Gold Coast as a lanky utility but rapidly evolved into one of the club's most reliable defensive pillars. While his slight frame initially raised questions about his ability to handle huge key position forwards, Ballard silenced doubters by utilising his elite reading of the play and significant reach to become a premier intercept marker. Establishing a formidable partnership with fellow defender Sam Collins, he became a permanent fixture in the Suns' back six, often tasked with peeling off his direct opponent to impact aerial contests and launch rebound chains from the defensive 50.
Now a veteran with over 130 games of experience, Ballard provides crucial stability for a side that has historically battled against high volumes of opposition entries. Despite his sometimes unconventional style and rangy build, his consistency has made him a vital component of the Gold Coast lineup, maturing from a raw prospect into a senior leader who anchors the club's defensive system.