Archie Ludowyke

Archie Ludowyke
Personal information
Full name Archie Ludowyke
Nickname Ludo
Born (2007-11-19) 19 November 2007 (age 18)
Original teams East Sandringham (SMJFL)
Sandringham Dragons (Talent League)
Draft No. 50, 2025 AFL draft
Debut Round 21, 2026, Adelaide vs. Essendon, at Docklands Stadium
Height 197 cm (6 ft 6 in)
Position Key forward
Club information
Current club Adelaide
Number 34
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2026– Adelaide 2 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2026.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Archie Ludowyke (born 19 November 2007) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Adelaide Crows in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early life

Ludowyke played junior football for the East Sandringham Football Club in the South Metro Junior Football League. He played school football for Brighton Grammar School.

Ludowyke played in the Talent League for the Sandringham Dragons. In his draft year, he averaged 9.3 disposals and 3.3 goals a game. He was also named as part of the Vic Metro squad for the Under 18 Championships, however his season was cut short by injury.

His father's family are Dutch Sri Lankans making him the 5th Sri Lankan origin player in VFL/AFL history.

AFL career

Ludowyke was selected by the Adelaide Crows with pick 50 of the 2025 AFL draft. He was selected to make his debut in round 21 of the 2026 AFL season.

Statistics

Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game) Votes
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2026Adelaide34 2118513530.50.54.02.56.52.51.50
Career 2118513530.50.54.02.56.52.51.50

References

  1. 1 2 Harvey, Daniela. "Get to know Archie Ludowyke". afc.com.au. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  2. ↑ Alvaro, Michael. "Preseason Q&A: Archie Ludowyke (Sandringham Dragons)". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "United through sport". brightongrammar.vic.edu.au. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  4. ↑ Ralphsmith, Jonty. "AFL Draft Profile: Archie Ludowyke – Potential Landing Spots, Draft Range, Strengths". zerohanger.com. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Archie Ludowyke". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "2025 Victoria Metro U18 Boys squad announced". afl.com.au. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  7. ↑ "Archie the Crow". gozebs.com. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  8. ↑ Negrepontis, Nic. "'I was in my room': Young star shocked to find he's been drafted in tense night". nine.com.au. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  9. ↑ "Young gun set for Crows debut as Nicks flags another move". The Australian. Retrieved 30 July 2026.
  10. ↑ "Archie Ludowyke". AFL Tables. Retrieved 13 August 2026.