Ethan Stanley (born 13 November 2003) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the

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in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early career

Ethan Stanley grew up at

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, where he learnt to play with the local junior club Beleura. He later moved to the Frankston YCW Stonecats. He played in the losing Under 19 side in 2022 grand final. He received an invitation to train with 's affiliate VFL side

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over the summer of 2023. He played six games for the Hawks impressing with his run, ball use and work rate. He was showcased playing in the "Young Guns" in the weeks before the mid season draft.

AFL career

Stanley was the eighth player picked in the 2023 mid-season draft, having made an impression playing in the

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with the

. He received a six-month contract with the Hawks. Moving across the country Stanley played five games in the WAFL before getting selected for against in round 19, 2023. Coming on as the sub, he managed to get five disposals Stanley was delisted at the end of the 2024 season.

Statistics

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