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Josh Dunkley

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Born
1997 (27 years old)

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Position
Midfielder

Status
Active

Ethnicity
White

Team Number
5

Height
6 ft 3 in

Weight
194lb

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Australian Football

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Brisbane Lions

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Josh Dunkley (born 9 January 1997) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Brisbane Lions and previously played for the Western Bulldogs from 2016 to 2022 in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is the son of former Sydney Swans player, Andrew Dunkley.

Dunkley made his AFL debut in round 1, 2016 against Fremantle. He also scored his first AFL goal in that match. After his performance against North Melbourne in round 20 where he recorded nineteen disposals, four tackles, three clearances, and three inside-50s, he was the round nomination for the Rising Star. Dunkley would then go on to play a key role in the club's amazing finals campaign, showing composure beyond his years on the biggest stage. He kicked two goals in the 47-point upset of West Coast in the elimination final in Perth. Then the following week against Hawthorn in the semi-final, Dunkley was rated among the Bulldogs' best players, kicking a crucial goal in the second quarter as well as gathering 23 possessions in a memorable 23-point win. In the heart-stopping preliminary final win against Greater Western Sydney, Dunkley again recorded over 20 possessions, and in the grand final against his father's side, he gathered 15 disposals and seven tackles. At 19, he was the youngest player in the premiership side.

Following a best-and-fairest season for the Bulldogs in 2022, Dunkley requested to be traded to the Brisbane Lions. He was traded on the final day of trade period.