Colby McKercher is a professional

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er who was selected by as the number two pick in the

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. He previously played for the Tasmania Devils.

Career

2024 season

After collecting 18 disposals in 's only official pre season game against , McKercher made his official debut for in Round 1 against . On debut McKercher collected 22 disposals and 8 marks in 39 point loss at

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. McKercher continued his good form in his next few games with 22 disposals and 6 marks in Round 2 against and 19 disposals and 6 marks in Round 3 against in the Good Friday match. However in Round 4 in his first Gather round match he only gathered 13 disposals and took no marks. Though he did have 5 tackles when losing by 70 points at

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against reigning Grand Finalists, . McKercher played again in round 5 in their clash against . However, McKercher ended up getting substituted out of the match due to his collision with opposition player,

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, late in the first quarter. McKercher ended up making his way to hospital where he found out he had damaged his ribs. McKercher received a Rising Star nomination after Round 9 of the 2024 season.

Statistics

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:McKercher, Colby Living people 2005 births Australian rules footballers from Tasmania Sportspeople from Launceston, Tasmania North Melbourne Football Club players Launceston Football Club players 21st-century Australian sportsmen