Christian Salem
Melbourne
AFL career
208 games28 goals
- Debut
- R6 2014 v SYD26 Apr 2014
- Most recent
- R24 2026 v WBD22 Aug 2026
Stats
AFL
2026 | MEL | 9 | 11.6 | 4.3 | 15.9 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 2.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 58 | 59 |
2025 | MEL | 23 | 16.2 | 6.7 | 22.9 | 7.7 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 93 | 91 |
2024 | MEL | 17 | 13.3 | 6.7 | 20.0 | 5.8 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 81 | 80 |
2023 | MEL | 16 | 12.5 | 6.6 | 19.1 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 3.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 77 | 75 |
2022 | MEL | 13 | 11.4 | 6.0 | 17.4 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 | 2.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 70 | 67 |
2021 | MEL | 24 | 16.9 | 8.5 | 25.3 | 6.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 95 | 97 |
2020 | MEL | 16 | 12.5 | 6.3 | 18.8 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 2.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 72 | 87 |
2019 | MEL | 20 | 16.7 | 7.4 | 24.1 | 4.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 90 | 90 |
2018 | MEL | 24 | 13.3 | 7.3 | 20.6 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 3.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 79 | 82 |
2017 | MEL | 16 | 13.7 | 7.8 | 21.4 | 4.6 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 3.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 85 | 79 |
2016 | MEL | 8 | 10.9 | 7.4 | 18.3 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 3.6 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 68 | 70 |
2015 | MEL | 10 | 10.1 | 5.7 | 15.8 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 3.5 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 65 | 72 |
2014 | MEL | 12 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 6.8 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 34 | 34 |
VFL
2026 | CSY | 3 | 12.0 | 6.0 | 18.0 | 3.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 76 | 88 |
2017 | CSY | 1 | 17.0 | 11.0 | 28.0 | 4.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 9.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 117 | - |
2016 | CAS | 1 | 20.0 | 8.0 | 28.0 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 106 | - |
2015 | CSY | 3 | 8.3 | 6.7 | 15.0 | 3.7 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 3.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 64 | - |
2014 | CSY | 5 | 15.0 | 7.6 | 22.6 | 4.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 91 | - |
Bio
Recruited from the Sandringham Dragons with pick 9 in the 2013 National Draft, Christian Salem overcame early career health setbacks, including a thyroid issue, to establish himself as one of Melbourne's most reliable distributors. While initially trialled in various roles including the midfield and forward line, the classy left-footer cemented his spot as a rebounding defender known for his composure and elite kicking skills. Salem's ability to read the play and execute precise disposal under pressure became integral to the Demons' game plan, allowing the team to transition smoothly from defence to attack.
His importance to the side was most evident during the club's 2021 premiership run, where he was instrumental in the Grand Final victory over the Western Bulldogs. Despite a career often punctuated by injuries, including recurring knee and hamstring problems that limited his continuity, Salem has remained a vital leadership figure within the playing group. Now a veteran of the club, he enters the 2026 season on the cusp of the 200-game milestone, continuing to provide experience and stability across half-back.
Profile
- Born
- 15 July 1995 (age 31y 99d)
- Height
- 183 cm
- Weight
- 81 kg
Teams
Fantasy
Honours
- Premiership2021
Bio
1 revisionRecruited from the Sandringham Dragons with pick 9 in the 2013 National Draft, Christian Salem overcame early career health setbacks, including a thyroid issue, to establish himself as one of Melbourne's most reliable distributors. While initially trialled in various roles including the midfield and forward line, the classy left-footer cemented his spot as a rebounding defender known for his composure and elite kicking skills. Salem's ability to read the play and execute precise disposal under pressure became integral to the Demons' game plan, allowing the team to transition smoothly from defence to attack.
His importance to the side was most evident during the club's 2021 premiership run, where he was instrumental in the Grand Final victory over the Western Bulldogs. Despite a career often punctuated by injuries, including recurring knee and hamstring problems that limited his continuity, Salem has remained a vital leadership figure within the playing group. Now a veteran of the club, he enters the 2026 season on the cusp of the 200-game milestone, continuing to provide experience and stability across half-back.