Josh Rachele

About

Professional Australian rules footballer who is best known for playing as a small forward and midfielder on the Australian Football League's Adelaide Crows Football Club. He was the club's 1st pick and 6th overall in the 2021 AFL draft, and he has proven to be such an asset to the team that in 2023, they extended his contract until 2029 - the longest contract of any player on the Adelaide roster at the time. 

Before Fame

He began his youth career playing for The Talent League's U-19 squad, the Murray Bushrangers, before moving on to represent the Goulburn Valley League's Shepparton Swans Football Club. He attended Notre Dame College and Caulfield Grammar School. 

Trivia

He was nominated for an NAB AFL Rising Star Award for his excellent performance in a match against the Essendon Bombers Football Club during the 2022 AFL season. In 2023, he was also named on the "22 Under 22 Team" List created by the AFL Players' Association. 

Family Life

He is the son of Michelle and Jason Rachele. He has twin brothers named Isaac and Lucas. 

Associated With

Some of his teammates on the Adelaide Crows Football Club include Ben Keays and Rory Sloane.