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| Shaun Atley | |||
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 Atley playing for North Melbourne in April 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Shaun Atley | ||
| Born | (1992-09-13)13 September 1992 (age 33) Echuca, Victoria | ||
| Original team | Murray Bushrangers (TAC Cup) | ||
| Draft | No. 17,2010 National draft,North Melbourne | ||
| Height | 189 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 86 kg (190 lb) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2011–2021 | North Melbourne | 234 (44) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2021. | |||
| Sources:AFL Tables,AustralianFootball.com | |||
Shaun Atley (born 13 September 1992) is a former professionalAustralian rules footballer who played for theNorth Melbourne Football Club in theAustralian Football League (AFL). Originally fromRochester,[1] Atley was taken with draft pick #17 in the2010 National draft byNorth Melbourne. Prior to being drafted, he played both as ahalf-back and as amidfielder.[2] He debuted the following year, in the2011 AFL season.[3] Atley made his debut in Round 1, againstWest Coast.[4]
2012 was a much more successful year for Atley. He played every possible game, and was noted as one of the competition's most improved player. The catalyst of this change of form was a move to the backline, where he used his explosive pace and blistering speed to accelerate out of defence on numerous occasions to turn defence into attack. His kicking improved out of sight, and this was recognised with a fifth placing in the Syd Barker Medal.
He is the brother ofJoe Atley, who plays for the Essendon Football Club's VFL side after being delisted by the Port Adelaide Football Club.
Atley was delisted by North in October 2021 after 234 games for the club.[5]
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