Plenty of Horsley Power
After a breakout year for the Gold Coast SUNS in 2012, elevated-rookie Kyal Horsley is determined to continue his impressive rise through the AFL ranks in 2013.
3:44pm Jan 30, 2013
After a breakout year for the Gold Coast SUNS in 2012, elevated-rookie Kyal Horsley is determined to continue his impressive rise through the AFL ranks in 2013.
3:44pm Jan 30, 2013
Player Honours: -
Brownlow Medal: -
Previous AFL Club: -
Draft History: 2012 Rookie Draft selection (Gold Coast) No. 2
In his debut year at the club, Horsley appeared in 13 of the 22 games and featured in many best on ground reports averaging 18 disposals per game.
Horsley’s hardwork was recognised with elevation to the senior list at the end of the season, while at the GC SUNS Club Champion Awards Horsley took out the 2012 Victor Sports Iron Man Award, presented to the player who achieved the most "desire indicators" on-field during the season.
Originally from Kalgoorlie City, Horsley won the 2011 Best & Fairest with WAFL club Subiaco and finished second in the Sandover Medal (WAFL’s MVP).
Horsley has played 89 WAFL games and came to the GC SUNS as a ready made AFL player whose body shape and size will provide added protection for the clubs young list.
A long left foot kick, Horsley had been on the radar of a number of clubs as a mature age recruit.
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 0 | - | - |
| Handballs | 0 | - | - |
| Disposals | 0 | - | - |
| Marks | 0 | - | - |
| Hit-outs | 0 | - | - |
| Tackles | 0 | - | - |
| Goals | 0 | - | - |
| Dream Team | 0 | - | - |
| Rd | Opponent | Result | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | St Kilda | W 90 - 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Sydney Swans | L 114 - 73 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | Brisbane Lions | L 92 - 94 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Port Adelaide | L 66 - 104 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 5 | GWS Giants | W 104 - 148 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 6 | Fremantle | L 54 - 99 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | Melbourne | W 54 - 114 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | Western Bulldogs | W 93 - 61 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 9 | Hawthorn | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 10 | Geelong Cats | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 11 | North Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 12 | Essendon | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 14 | Adelaide Crows | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 15 | Brisbane Lions | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 16 | Richmond | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 17 | Collingwood | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 18 | Carlton | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 19 | West Coast Eagles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 20 | Melbourne | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 21 | Port Adelaide | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 22 | St Kilda | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 23 | GWS Giants | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | W: 4 - L: 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statistics | Best | Opponent | Round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kicks | 15 | North Melbourne | Rd 5, 2012 |
| Handballs | 17 | North Melbourne | Rd 12, 2012 |
| Disposals | 27 | Western Bulldogs | Rd 8, 2012 |
| Marks | 7 | Fremantle | Rd 6, 2012 |
| Hit-outs | 0 | - | - |
| Tackles | 10 | Fremantle | Rd 6, 2012 |
| Goals | 1 | Carlton | Rd 22, 2012 |
| Dream Team | 123 | Fremantle | Rd 6, 2012 |
| Season | Club | K | H | D | M | HO | FF | FA | T | G | B | DT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Gold Coast Suns | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Gold Coast Suns | 122 | 101 | 223 | 45 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 60 | 3 | 7 | 973 |

