Samuel Grlj, known as Sam (born 26 July 2007), is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays as a quick rebounding defender for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League. Raised in Melbourne's eastern suburbs, he played junior football with the Canterbury Cobras and Kew Rovers, then with the Oakleigh Chargers in the Talent League, where he was selected in the 2025 Team of the Year, and he captained Vic Metro at the 2025 under 18 championships. Richmond drafted him with the eighth pick overall in the 2025 AFL draft, after he recorded the second fastest two kilometre time trial at the combine, and he was set to debut in round 1 of 2026 against Carlton.
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born 26 July 2007
Plays: Australian Rules Football, Lead, football career
plays for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL)
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plays for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL)
Competed In: Australian Football League, Lead, league
plays for the Richmond Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL)
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