Mason Redman (born 26 August 1997) is a professional

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er playing for the

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in the

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(AFL). He is also known by many nicknames; such as red dog and horse. Redman grew up in

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, the son of a lobster fisherman. He played junior football for Millicent in the

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, making his debut for the A Grade at 15. Redman was included in Glenelg's South East talent squads and moved to Adelaide in 2015 to achieve his dream of playing in the AFL. He moved in with his Aunt at Highgate and joined Concordia College so school football wouldn't interfere with his Glenelg commitments. Redman started 2015 in the under 18s for Glenelg, then played for South Australia in the

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. He then played reserves for Glenelg and two senior

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games. He was recruited by the Essendon Football Club with pick 30 overall in the 2015 national draft. He made his debut in the eighty-one point loss against the

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at the

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in round 7 of the

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. After becoming a regular running defender in the Essendon side in 2021, Redman became renowned for his booming right foot goals from outside 50m usually followed by his unique "Hellboy" celebration. Having become an important player for Essendon across 2021 to 2023, Redman rejected free agency and a substantial offer from

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to sign a long-term extension with the Bombers. He was selected in the initial 44 man All Australian squad but missed selection in the final 22 man team.

Statistics

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* * 1997 births Living people Essendon Football Club players Glenelg Football Club players Australian rules footballers from South Australia {{AFL-bio-1990s-stub