Sam Taylor (Australian footballer)


Sam Taylor is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League. He is a tall defender. Taylor made his debut in round 11 of the 2018 season against the Adelaide Crows at Adelaide Oval.
Originally from Bullsbrook, Western Australia, Taylor's parents are Susan and Graham. He is the third of the family's seven children and was educated at Guildford Grammar School. He played at colts level for Swan Districts in the West Australian Football League in 2016 and the first half of 2017 before transitioning to league level. He is a graduate of the AFL Academy and played in the AFL Under 18 Championships for Western Australia, receiving All-Australian honours. He was drafted by the GWS Giants with pick 28 in the 2017 national draft.