Patrick Kerr (born 31 July 1998) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was drafted by Carlton with pick number 65 in the 2017 national draft.[1]

Pat Kerr
Personal information
Full name Patrick Kerr
Date of birth (1998-07-31) 31 July 1998 (age 26)
Original team(s) Oakleigh Chargers (NAB League)
Draft No. 65, 2016 national draft
Debut Round 9, 2018, Carlton vs. Melbourne, at MCG
Height 196 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 97 kg (214 lb)
Position(s) Key Forward
Club information
Current club Carlton
Number 36
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018–2019 Carlton 4 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Kerr debuted in Carlton's 109 point loss to the Melbourne Football Club in round 9 of the 2018 season.[2] He played a total of four senior games for the club over two seasons before being delisted at the end of 2019.[3]

Kerr is the grandson of Carlton Hall of Fame player Laurie Kerr who played 149 games for the club in the 1950s and Vivienne Kerr, Carlton's current number 1 female ticket holder.[4]

Kerr played the 2021 season for the Port Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Pick 65: Patrick Kerr - carltonfc.com.au". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  2. ^ "Blue blow: Curnow injured as drama continues - AFL.com.au". afl.com.au. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  3. ^ "Experienced ruckman among five Blues axed". afl.com.au. 29 August 2019. Retrieved 29 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Patrick Kerr joins Carlton, follows in the footsteps of Hall of Fame grandfather Laurie Kerr". Fox Sports. 30 November 2016. Retrieved 8 June 2018.
  5. ^ "Patrick Kerr". Blues Museum. 10 November 2020.
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