Christian Moraes

Christian Moraes
Personal information
Full name Christian Moraes
Date of birth (2006-11-08) 8 November 2006
Original team(s) Eastern Ranges (Talent League)
Draft No. 38, 2024 national draft
Debut Round 2, 2025, Port Adelaide vs. Richmond, at Adelaide Oval
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Port Adelaide
Number 31
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2025– Port Adelaide 11 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 18, 2025.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Christian Moraes (born 8 November 2006) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He has been described as a versatile, hard-working midfielder with clean hands and the ability to score.[1][2]

Early life

Moraes attended Salesian College Chadstone.[3] He played for Eastern Ranges in the Talent League and competed in the AFL National Championships for Vic Metro.[1] He also made his VFL debut for Box Hill in round 21 against Werribee.[4] He supported the Sydney Swans in the AFL.[5]

AFL career

After being picked as a potential top 10 draft selection at the beginning of the year,[6] Moraes was drafted by Port Adelaide with pick 38 in the 2024 national draft.[7][8] He made his debut for Port in round 2 against Richmond, and kicked his first career goal in round 13 against the GWS Giants.[9] He has also played six games for Port's SANFL side, kicking two goals.[10]

References

  1. ^ a b "Christian Moraes Draft Profile". Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  2. ^ Keating, Mitch (2024-11-14). "AFL Draft Profile: Christian Moraes". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
  3. ^ "Christian Moraes Drafted to Port Adelaide FC". Salesian College. 2024-11-22. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  4. ^ Peter-Budge, Sean (2024-08-16). "Six Changes For Final Home and Away Clash". Box Hill Hawks. Retrieved 2025-07-19.
  5. ^ "Q&A: Christian Moraes (Eastern Ranges)". Aussie Rules Rookie Me Central. 2024-03-13. Retrieved 2025-07-20.
  6. ^ "Eye on the future: 10 draft prospects to watch in 2024". afl.com.au. 2024-01-03. Retrieved 2025-07-27.
  7. ^ Thomas-Wilson, Simeon (30 November 2024). "Port's Draft Gem". The Advertiser. p. 76.
  8. ^ "Running machine Christian Moraes finds a home at Alberton". portadelaidefc.com.au. 2024-11-21. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
  9. ^ "Christian Moraes kicks his first career goal in the clutch". ESPN.
  10. ^ "Port Adelaide". SANFL. Retrieved 2025-07-18.
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