Andrew McPherson (born 20 June 1999) is a former

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er who last played for the

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in the

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(AFL). He was recruited by the

with the 40th draft pick in the

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Early Football

McPherson played junior football for Port District in the MWJFL. He played all his school football for Christian Brothers College. McPherson also played football for the Port Adelaide Football Club before being rezoned to the

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in the

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, before getting selected by Adelaide.

AFL career

McPherson debuted for

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in Round 6 of the 2020 AFL season, where his team lost to

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by 33 points. McPherson picked up 9 disposals and 5 marks on his debut. He signed a two-year contract extension in March 2021.

Statistics

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References

1999 births Living people Australian rules footballers from Adelaide Adelaide Football Club players {{AFL-bio-1990s-stub