Keidean Coleman ( ; born 31 March 2000) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Brisbane Lions in the

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(AFL).

Early life

Coleman was born in

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to a family of Indigenous Australian descent ( Dalabon and Jawoyn). At nine years of age he moved to Brisbane for better education opportunities and to pursue a career in football. While in Brisbane, he initially played junior football for the Wynnum Vikings before switching to Morningside to play in the top level QAFL competition. He impressed enough to be placed in the Brisbane Lions developmental academy and was considered a future

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prospect in the lead up to his draft year. However, he was overlooked at the

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but decided to remain a part of Brisbane's academy program as an overage player. The decision paid off when Brisbane drafted Coleman with pick 37 in the

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. Coleman attended Brisbane Bayside State College throughout his high school years.

AFL career

Coleman made his debut for the Brisbane Lions' 8 point win over Collingwood in the 15th round of the

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. On debut, Coleman picked up 12 disposals, 4 marks and 4 tackles.

Statistics

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Coleman, Keidean 2000 births Living people Australian rules footballers from Queensland Australian rules footballers from the Northern Territory Brisbane Lions players