Tim Taranto (born 28 January 1998) is a professional

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er playing for the

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in the

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(AFL), having been initially drafted to as pick 2 in the

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Early life

He played TAC Cup football for the

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and was drafted by Greater Western Sydney with their first selection and second overall in the 2016 national draft. He made his debut in the 56-point loss against in the opening round of the 2017 season at

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AFL career

Taranto was nominated for the

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after gathering 21 disposals, laid five tackles and had six score involvements in the Giants' three-point win over at

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in round 8, 2017. Taranto was traded to on a seven-year deal at the end of the

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Personal life

Taranto was born in Melbourne to an Australian mother and an American father from

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. His parents separated when he was two and his father returned to the United States, although they regularly visit one another. Tim was regularly looked after by his maternal grandparents, Paul and Dianne. Paul has been to every single game since Tim was drafted into GWS. He attended

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from the age of 10. Growing up, Taranto supported the

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Statistics

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Taranto, Tim 1998 births Living people Greater Western Sydney Giants players Sandringham Dragons players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Australian people of American descent Kevin Sheedy Medal winners People educated at St Kevin's College, Melbourne