Aaron Cadman

Aaron Cadman
Cadman in October 2022
Personal information
Full name Aaron Cadman
Born (2004-03-03) 3 March 2004 (age 22)
Bacchus Marsh, Victoria
Original teams Darley (BFL), GWV Rebels (Talent League)
Draft No. 1, 2022 national draft
Debut Round 5, 2023, Greater Western Sydney vs. Hawthorn, at Norwood Oval
Height 195 cm (6 ft 5 in)
Weight 92 kg (203 lb)
Position Key Forward
Club information
Current club Greater Western Sydney
Number 5
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2023– Greater Western Sydney 76 (111)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 23, 2026.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Aaron Cadman (born 3 March 2004) is a professional Australian rules footballer who was selected in the 2022 draft to play for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early life

Aaron Cadman was a Darley junior before joining Greater Western Victoria Rebels. He was student at St Patrick's College, Ballarat. In his final year of junior football Cadman played for an AFL Academy side (full of potential draftees) against Collingwood's VFL side.

Cadman played his draft year (2022) football with GWV Rebels and Vic Country.

As a forward, he has been noted for his athleticism and drawn comparisons to Geelong forward Jeremy Cameron.

One of five siblings, prior to his AFL career he worked for his father's electrical business while balancing training commitments for his junior teams.

AFL career

Cadman was highly rated by recruiters and deemed likely to be selected in the first 5 picks of the 2022 AFL Draft.[citation needed] He was selected by Greater Western Sydney using pick number 1. He made his debut in Round 5, 2023 against Hawthorn at Norwood Oval.

Cadman went on to play 12 games in his debut season. He played 23 games in 2024, and went on to kick 44 goals in the 2025 season. He signed a 4-year contract extension in 2025, committing to GWS until the end of 2030.

Cadman's start to the 2026 AFL season was delayed due to a pelvis issue in pre-season. He played his first game in Round 5 against Richmond, where he kicked four goals but was concussed by a knee to the head. Cadman would spearhead the Giants' forward line for most of the 2026 season in the absence of the oft-injured Jesse Hogan, and earned his second consecutive selection in the AFL's 22under22 team.

Statistics

Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
H/O
 Hit-outs
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T H/O G B K H D M T H/O
2023Greater Western Sydney5 1264351954191900.50.32.91.64.51.61.60.00
2024Greater Western Sydney5 233011112601725467201.30.54.92.67.52.32.90.90
2025Greater Western Sydney5 244423173612341134101.81.07.22.59.84.71.70.06
2026Greater Western Sydney5 16281811354167673501.81.17.13.410.44.22.20.00
Career 7510856433194627253162201.40.75.82.68.43.42.20.36

References

  1. 1 2 "GWS Giants' Cadman top pick in AFL draft". ESPN.com. 28 November 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  2. ↑ https://www.stpats.vic.edu.au/news/old-boys-in-the-news-june-2022/
  3. ↑ https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/7749543/aaron-cadman-impresses-in-afl-academy-outing/
  4. ↑ "AFL - News, Fixtures, Scores & Results". afl.com.au. Archived from the original on 11 March 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  5. 1 2 "Inside top prospect Aaron Cadman's transformation… and why it has AFL clubs lining up to land him". Fox Sports. 10 October 2022. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
  6. ↑ https://www.afl.com.au/news/903597/giant-step-forward-as-no-1-draft-pick-earns-debut
  7. ↑ "Aaron Cadman | AFL". gwsgiants.com.au. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  8. ↑ "Cadman Commits". gwsgiants.com.au. 12 July 2025. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  9. ↑ Black, Sarah (6 March 2026). "Key forward's 'tricky' injury adds to Giants' woes ahead of Hawks clash". afl.com.au. Retrieved 14 October 2026.
  10. ↑ www.espn.com.au https://www.espn.com.au/afl/story/_/id/48463480/afl-round-5-news-report-aaron-cadman-return-ends-early-gws-giants-trounce-richmond-tigers. Retrieved 14 October 2026. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ↑ writer, Staff (25 August 2026). "'The right time': Giants delist Coleman Medal winner". afl.com.au. Retrieved 14 October 2026.
  12. ↑ "Cadman Earns Second Straight 22Under22 Team Selection". gwsgiants.com.au. 19 August 2026. Retrieved 14 October 2026.
  13. ↑ "Aaron Cadman". AFL Tables. Retrieved 12 August 2026.