Intro 

FORWARD Kade Chandler pieced it all together in 2023, with a break-out, 23-game season making the exciting goal-kicker a mainstay in the Demons side. 

The speed forward brought electric pace, pressure and energy to the forward line, booting 24 goals this year.  

Chandler was rewarded for his effort polling his first Brownlow votes, collecting two votes for his performance in Round 7 against North Melbourne.  

Season Averages  

Disposal Efficiency: 73.4% (Above average)  
Goals per game: 24 (Career high) 
Marks: 3.6 (Above average)  
Tackles: 2.6 (Average) 
Pressure acts: 14 (Above Average)

Game of the year 

In Round 3 the Demons faced the Swans at the MCG, a game in which Chandler had max impact booting three goals.  

His running efforts were recognised and rewarded with that week’s Electrifying Performance.  

Highlight 

In Round 6, Melbourne took on Richmond in the annual ANZAC Day Eve game in one of the marquee matches games of the year.  

Chandler booted three goals, bringing the usual heat and intensity we love to watch.  

Quote 

Forward coach Greg Stafford had this to say about the 19-year-old. 

“He brings offence, defence, contest, energy, finish and aerial, he’s worked really hard on his game.” 

Off the field  

Chandler was rewarded for all his hard work over 2023 with a contract extension seeing him in red and blue for three more years.