Albert Proud

Albert Proud (born 6 September 1988) is an Australian rules football player who plays for Mt Gravatt Vultures in NEAFL. Originally from Braybrook in Melbourne's Western suburbs he previously played for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL). Proud is an Indigenous Australian, and made a name for himself at the Lions through his fierce attack on the ball, and hard work when not in possession.

Early life

Proud has heritage that traces back to the Torres Strait Islands, but grew up in Melbourne, Victoria. He moved to Brisbane when he was fifteen years old, and later joined the Mount Gravatt Football Club in the QAFL. He was selected to play for Queensland in the AFL Under 18 Championships in 2005 and 2006, and captained the side to a premiership in the latter.

AFL career

2006–2008: Introduction

Proud was originally expected to come within the top ten in the draft of 2006, and early comparisons were made about him to Byron Pickett, but a frightening foot injury pushed him back. He was picked by Brisbane in the second round of the draft, and was pick number 22 overall.