Will Schofield
- January 9, 2024
- Australian Rules Footballer
Quick Facts
Full Name | Will Schofield |
Occupation | Australian Rules Footballer |
Date Of Birth | Jan 24, 1989(1989-01-24) |
Age | 35 |
Birthplace | Geelong |
Country | Australia |
Horoscope | Capricorn |
Will Schofield Biography
Name | Will Schofield |
Birthday | Jan 24 |
Birth Year | 1989 |
Place Of Birth | Geelong |
Birth Country | Australia |
Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Spouse | Alex Leahy |
Will Schofield is one of the most popular and richest Australian Rules Footballer who was born on January 24, 1989 in Geelong, Australia. Will Schofield (born 24 January 1989) is an Australian rules footballer, who plays with the West Coast Eagles in the Australian Football League (AFL). At the height of 196 centimetres (6 5′ 5′) in height and carrying 92 kg (203 lbs) Schofield is a versatile defender who has played key position as well as half- back roles during his entire career. Schofield was drafted from West Coast from the Geelong Falcons with selection 50 in the 2006 draft and was drafted with the team in Round 17 of 2007’s AFL season. Schofield has been a part of 2 AFL Grand Finals: a loss in 2015 , and winning in the 2018. Schofield was awarded life membership in West Coast in 2016 after playing in over 150 games for the club.
in 2013, Schofield suffered a slash while at Geelong following losing in round 22 to Collingwood. He sustained a fractured cheek and severe bruising to his face, which forced Schofield to be forced to miss the final match for the year. The man admitted guilt to the assault that was not provoked before Geelong Magistrates Court. Geelong Magistrates Court.
In the 2014 AFL season, Schofield played 14 AFL matches and three WAFL matches. Going into the 2015 AFL season, he increased his size by four kilograms to improve his play against larger opponents, encouraged by coach Adam Simpson. He missed the last game of the NAB Challenge and round 1 of the home-and-away season after hurting his ankle. Key defenders Eric Mackenzie and Mitch Brown suffered serious knee injuries in the NAB Challenge and round 1 respectively, forcing Schofield to play as a key defender rather than a running half-back. In round 12, playing against Richmond, he injured his glute late in the game. Simpson was unable to estimate how many weeks he would miss. Schofield suffered another injury, this time to his calf, against Sydney in round 17. He was substituted at the end of the third quarter. Simpson was unsure whether Schofield’s calf was strained or merely corked. After playing in a draw against Gold Coast – the first of his professional career – Schofield said he liked extra time and golden point systems present in other sports and suggested it would be interesting to implement them in the AFL. In the grand final against Hawthorn, he recorded 12 disposals and three marks. Schofield commented that Hawthorn “were just way too good” and “it took us too long to get into gear”, but said the loss would be a “driving force” over the pre-season.
In early 2016, Schofield signed a three-year contract extension with West Coast (until the end of 2019). During the 2016 AFL season, he achieved life membership at West Coast after playing 150 games for the club. Schofield played 22 AFL games for the year. In 2017, Schofield was a “sporadic pick” for the senior side. During half-time in a match against Melbourne, Schofield was reported by umpire Brett Rosebury for striking after knocking Clayton Oliver on the chin with his elbow. He was offered a one-match suspension by the AFL Tribunal as the strike was graded as intentional with low impact. The charge was successfully challenged and the impact was downgraded to negligible. However, Schofield still missed a match against the Western Bulldogs due to a hip injury. Overall, he played 10 games for the 2017 season.
Schofield is the son of two brothers, Romney as well as Jason. Schofield’s mother was Jan Schofield; his father John Schofield died in 2012. He has a wifenamed Alex and a son called Nash.
Will Schofield Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Australian Rules Footballer |
House | Living in own house. |
Will Schofield is one of the richest Australian Rules Footballer from Australia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Will Schofield 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Originating originally from Geelong, Victoria, Schofield played in junior football for Newtown & Chilwell Football Club, Geelong College in the Associated Public Schools of Victoria (APS) competition, as well as The Geelong Falcons in the TAC Cup. Schofield was selected in Geelong College’s Team 2001-2010 of the Decade at full back. Schofield was also an excellent athlete in his younger years and was invited to play in international competitions on a scholarship.
Schofield was selected to West Coast with the 50th selection during the national draft of 2006 and made his debut as a senior player for West Coast in round 17 of the 2007 season when they played the Western Bulldogs at Docklands Stadium. From 2007 to 2009 Schofield typically played for Peel Thunder in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) and played 41 WAFL games over three seasons. In the same time Schofield also played in fifteen AFL matches. In the year 2010, Schofield began to play more frequently in the AFL and played 20 games during one campaign for the first time ever in the course of his career. Schofield played 12 of the initial 13 matches of the first eleven games of 2011 AFL season. He also signed the extension of his contract for two years (to 2013, at its end) at the midpoint in the season. Schofield received one vote during the year 2012 Brownlow Medal; as of 2018, he’s not been able to get another one in his entire career. Schofield ended his season playing 23 times then a 20-game campaign in 2012.
Schofield played 16 matches in the 2013 AFL season, averaging 7.8 kicks, 4.3 handballs and marks, and 2.2 tackles per game. 2013 was also the first season Schofield played for East Perth in the WAFL as part of the West Coast–East Perth alignment. Notable games from his AFL season included a 14-disposal, nine-mark, three-tackle effort against the Western Bulldogs in round 6; a round 16 Western Derby where he amassed six marks, 17 disposals, two goals and seven hit-outs; and a round 19 match against Gold Coast where he recorded four tackles, five marks, two goals and 14 disposals. In round 8, Schofield overcame a compound dislocation of his finger to play out the final quarter of the match: coach John Worsfold praised his efforts and estimated he would miss “a couple of weeks” after surgery.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
Height | 6 ft 5 in |
Will Schofield height 6 ft 5 in Will weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Will Schofield Dating?
According to our records, Will Schofield married to Alex Leahy. As of December 1, 2023, Will Schofield’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Will Ranked on the list of most popular Australian Rules Footballer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Australia. Will Schofield celebrates birthday on January 24 of every year.
Where is Will Schofield now?
In early 2016, Schofield signed a three-year contract extension with West Coast (until the end of 2019).
What is the soldier swept over as he is chased by German soldiers 1917?
He encounters more German soldiers, strangling one and pushing past another who is inebriated. Being chased, he escapes by jumping into a river. He is swept over a waterfall before reaching the riverbank by morning.
Will Schofield father?
John Schofield , my father, was 65. I was just 23 when he passed on April 17, 2012.
Who is the main antagonist of 1917?
In “1917,” there is no one person who is the antagonist; the antagonist is time. Time is valuable in this film because they have only a couple hours to get to their destination. There are many things that can and do go wrong. All the odds seem to be against them; everything is going wrong.
Did William Schofield survive the war?
But as Schofield continues on alone, the sheer difficulty of the obstacles he faces spurs him to carry on. He’s shot by an enemy sniper, and only narrowly survives. He stumbles upon a German sentry, and kills the lad in close combat.