Senior Sam Marshall (2024-)

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Position: Midfielder
Height: 185cm
State: Queensland

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SNAPSHOT: “A midfield accumulator capable of playing inside or out, boasting strong running capacity and punchy kicking on the way forward.” – Michael Alvaro

Fresh off an AFL premiership, the Brisbane Lions are only set to get better with the addition of two Sandringham Dragons midfielders – one being Academy product, Sam Marshall. The consistent and balanced on-baller was most notably named best afield in the Dragons’ third consecutive Coates Talent League premiership, after amassing 28 disposals and two goals in the decider.

Marshall’s footballing journey has been a storied one. The Queenslander moved down to Victoria to complete his schooling at Melbourne Grammar, where he turned out in the APS competition and linked up with Sandringham. He represented Vic Metro at the Under 16 National Championships in 2022, but returned to his roots the next year as part of Queensland’s Under 17 side, and the Allies’ Under 18 squad.

A VFL debut also came Marshall’s way as a bottom-ager. He made a single appearance last year for 19 disposals and five marks, and was a key cog in the Lions Academy team across five games. Marshall would go on to play in the Under 17 Futures game on AFL Grand Final day and duly earned selection in the National Academy for 2024, which he represented twice against VFL outfits.

Preparation for Marshall’s top-age campaign consisted of spending several weeks training with the Brisbane Lions during preseason, and staying with star midfielder Hugh McCluggage. He delivered on much of his under-age promise with a remarkably consistent year, culminating in All-Australian honours and potential first round selection come draft time.

Sam Marshall Draft Profile

Lions Academy prospect Sam Marshall is a consistent accumulator with good inside-outside balance and a strong running game.

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A midfield accumulator who can play both in and outside the contest, Sam Marshall is one of the top prospects in this year's impressive crop.

Marshall is a Brisbane Academy player and will end up at the 2024 premiers come draft night.

One of the most consistent performers throughout the past few years, the Kawana Park product has terrific balance, utilising his strong work ethic to join in on the offensive chains.

A blend of speed and power, Marshall thrives when he's in space, cutting up the opposition through his ball use.

Hugh McCluggage took him under his wing ahead of the 2024 season, where Marshall earned Allies, VFL and AFL Academy appearances.

He capped off an outstanding year by winning the best on ground medal in the Talent League Grand Final, collecting 28 disposals and kicking two goals to secure another premiership win for the Sandringham Dragons.

Marshall didn't test at the Draft Combine due to illness.

AFL Draft Profile: Sam Marshall

One of the top prospects who knows which club he's heading too.

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VFL Rnd 1 2025

 

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The big day'

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The Brisbane Lions have selected Sam Marshall to make his AFL debut against Collingwood at the Gabba.

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VFL Rnd 4 2025

 

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Sam Marshall’s family, coaches and teachers reflect on Brisbane Lions AFL grand final rise

James Harrod was Marshall’s head of house at Melbourne Grammar and recalled a particular match in his top-age year 12 season of APS football when his character shone through.

“There was a game at Geelong College where he got a cut under his eye and I ended up having to take him to the Alfred Hospital after the game,” Harrod said.

“It might have been the second or third quarter and we were down, it would’ve been very easy for him to just finish the game on the bench and call it there.

“He strapped himself up and looked a bit like a mummy and went back on and played the last quarter and a half.

“Considering the context of the game and how much footy he was playing and how much footy he had in front of him, it showed a bit about his character.”

 

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They won a flag together as 12 year olds, now they could share the ultimate success

Saturday's season decider won't be the first Ty Gallop and Sam Marshall have played together

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