Tanner Bruhn (born 27 May 2002) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the

Geelong Football Club The Geelong Football Club, nicknamed the Cats, is a professional Australian rules football club based in Geelong, Victoria, Australia. The club competes in the Australian Football League (AFL), the sport's premier competition, and are the 2 ...

in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by with the 12th draft pick in the

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Early football

Bruhn began his footballing career with the Newtown & Chilwell Football Club in the western suburbs of

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. He attended St Joseph’s College alongside future AFL players Ollie Henry and Charlie Lazzaro, before moving to

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on a scholarship in year 10. Bruhn played 55 matches with Newtown & Chilwell Football Club between 2013 and 2018. He played in the Firsts team at his school,

Geelong Grammar School Geelong Grammar School is an Independent school, independent Anglican co-educational Boarding school, boarding and day school. The school's main campus is located in Corio, Victoria, Corio on the northern outskirts of Geelong, Victoria, Australia, ...

, where he won the best and fairest award in 2018 as a 16 year old. He played for Vic Country in the Under 16 Championships and won its MVP award and All-Australian title. His 2019 season saw him impacted by injury after hurting his knee, however he was fit enough to play a few matches with the

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in the

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, and Vic Country in the

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AFL career

There was immediate controversy surrounding Bruhn's new career at the Giants after he was shown to have a 'solemn' reaction to being drafted by them on draft night. However, it was later explained by him that it was due to him having a rather 'reserved' personality, and being shocked. Bruhn debuted for in the opening round of the

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. On debut, Bruhn collected 9 disposals, 2 tackles and 2 clearances. After only collecting 7 disposals the next week against , Bruhn was omitted from the team. Bruhn received a nomination for the Goal of the Year award after kicking a skilful goal in the eighth round of the season. After the

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, Bruhn requested a trade to the newly-crowned premiers, . Bruhn was traded for Geelong's first round draft pick on 7 October. Bruhn made his debut for the Cats in their Round 1 game against

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Statistics

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Bruhn, Tanner 2002 births Living people Greater Western Sydney Giants players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Geelong Falcons players People educated at Geelong Grammar School Geelong Football Club players