Riley Hamilton

Riley Hamilton
Personal information
Born (2006-08-15) August 15, 2006 (age 20)
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Original teams Ainslie (AFL Canberra)
GWS Giants Academy
Draft Category B rookie selection
Debut Round 17, 2026, Greater Western Sydney vs. Fremantle, at Manuka Oval
Height 189 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Position Medium forward
Club information
Current club Greater Western Sydney
Number 43
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2026– Greater Western Sydney 6 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 22, 2026.
Career highlights
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Riley Hamilton (born August 15 2006) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Early life

A product of the Giants Academy and originally from Canberra, Hamilton was recruited from the Ainslie Football Club, and made his first-grade debut for the Tricolours in 2024.

Due to an ACL injury, he was overlooked in the 2024 national draft. Despite this, he played 9 games for the GWS reserves at VFL level, and scored seven goals in four games for the Allies during the 2025 AFL U18 National Championships.

AFL career

In the 2025 Rookie Draft, Hamilton was drafted as a category B rookie.

After a strong start to 2026 in the Giants' VFL team, Hamilton was selected to make his senior debut in his home town of Canberra during Round 17, 2026, against Fremantle. The following week, he kicked his first two goals in a comeback win over Geelong to earn himself a nomination for the 2026 Rising Star award.

Personal life

Hamilton's older sisters, Lexi and Cynthia, play for the Sydney Swans in the AFLW.

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
2026Greater Western Sydney43 6273319529190.31.25.53.28.71.53.20
Career 6273319529190.31.25.53.28.71.53.20

References

  1. ↑ "Riley Hamilton". gwsgiants.com.au. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  2. ↑ "Ainslie Tricolours young gun Riley Hamilton drafted for GWS Giants". ainsliegroup.com.au. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  3. ↑ "Riley Hamilton". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  4. ↑ "Category B Rookie: Riley Hamilton". GIANTS Media. 21 November 2025. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "Debut Dream for Homecoming Hamilton". gwsgiants.com.au. 2 July 2026. Retrieved 14 October 2026.
  6. ↑ Helmers, Caden (2 July 2026). "'We've put in for 70 or 80 tickets': Canberra product set for AFL debut at home". The Canberra Times. Inkl. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  7. ↑ Patterson, Emily (13 July 2026). "Two from two: Giants' perfect start topped off win Rising Star nom". AFL Media.
  8. ↑ Patterson, Emily (2 July 2026). "Capital idea: Canberra Giant to debut in home town". AFL. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  9. ↑ "Riley Hamilton". AFL Tables. Retrieved 12 August 2026.
  10. ↑ "Riley Hamilton". Australian Football. Retrieved 12 July 2026.