About
Adam Saad
An experienced and damaging small defender who has played 217 AFL games across three clubs. Saad's electrifying pace, attacking use of the ball off half-back and defensive intensity make him one of Carlton's most important players when fit.
Career Details
At a glance
Club Carlton Blues
Jumper #42
Position Defender
Date of Birth 23 Jul 1994
Draft Pick 27, 2012 (Brisbane)
Previous Clubs Brisbane Lions (2013–2018), Essendon Bombers (2019–2022)
AFL Games 217
AFL Goals 35
Height 178 cm
Weight 80 kg
Statistics
2025 season Career
Disposals 378 18.0/gm
Kicks 264 12.6/gm
Handballs 114 5.4/gm
Marks 61 2.9/gm
Tackles 53 2.5/gm
Clearances 22 1.0/gm
Inside 50s 36 1.7/gm
Goal Assists 2 0.1/gm
Contested Poss. 103 4.9/gm
Score Inv. 69 3.3/gm
Goals 1 0.0/gm
One Percenters 35 1.7/gm
Disposals 3,967 18.4/gm
Kicks 2,486 11.5/gm
Handballs 1,481 6.9/gm
Marks 762 3.5/gm
Tackles 510 2.4/gm
Clearances 149 0.7/gm
Inside 50s 474 2.2/gm
Goal Assists 49 0.2/gm
Contested Poss. 1,156 5.4/gm
Score Inv. 703 3.3/gm
Goals 12 0.1/gm
One Percenters 611 2.8/gm