[15] Before the Adelaide's qualifying final against Greater Western Sydney, Sloane had surgery to have his appendix removed and was forced to miss the match. "Leo Rory Sloane was born into the world still, but perfect. Australian Rules Footballers. He started to struggle when other teams began heavily tagging him, Melbourne notably playing ex-Crow Bernie Vince on him, causing the Crows to lose their next two matches. [6] After returning, Sloane played out the remainder of the season, averaging 20 disposals and 5 tackles per game, including a 36-possession game against eventual premiers Geelong in round 21. Sloane served as Adelaide co-captain in 2019, and has served as the sole captain since the 2020 season. 30 Year Olds. [9] Sloane continued to thrive in 2014, finishing second in the Malcolm Blight Medal behind Daniel Talia. He was drafted by Adelaide with pick 44 in the 2008 AFL draft.
He did not record a kick but had seven tackles.
He was born in Melbourne, Australia. "[3] Sloane made his AFL debut in round 20 against Hawthorn. 30 Year Old Australian Rules Footballer #7. [7] Midway through the year, he revealed he had signed a three-year deal with the Crows, saying, "The way Brenton [Sanderson] and the rest of the coaching staff have gone about creating this really enjoyable environment for us to be involved in - I think that's a big reason why everyone wants to stay around". Sloane is a dual Malcolm Blight Medallist and was selected in the All-Australian team in 2016. [14] Sloane worked hard to improve against these tags, but again he struggled against Melbourne in round 17 when Vince kept him to just 8 possessions before he was knocked out in a Dean Kent tackle and sat out the rest of the game. He also won a Showdown Medal in 2017. [8] Sloane lifted his game yet again in 2013, averaging 23.5 possessions, winning the Malcolm Blight Medal for the best and fairest Crows player, and polling 15 votes in the Brownlow Medal. “Leo Rory Sloane was born into the world still, but perfect. Most Popular #44177. Rory Sloane Is A Member Of . Pisces Australian Rules Footballer #3. In 2020, Sloane assumed the sole captaincy and in round one played his 200th AFL game against the Sydney Swans at the Adelaide Oval,[19] which the Crows lost by three points. Rory Sloane Popularity . First Name Rory #13.
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However, in a move the surprised many, Sloane resigned for a further five years to commit the rest of his career to Adelaide.[18]. Discover the real story, facts, and details of Rory Sloane.