Number: 37
DOB: 23/02/1995 (20)
Height: 186cm
Weight: 92kg
Recruited from: Big V Basketball
Signed under the alternative talent rules, Luxford had never played organised football until he turned his back on a promising basketball career and joined the Cats. The 187cm youngster played 17 VFL games last year and showed promising signs playing mostly as a forward. He was a member of Victorian representative basketball teams since the age of 11.
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Nickname: Lux, Luxy, Duck
One word to describe you: Easy-going
Favourite player to watch growing up: James Hird
Who has had the most influence on your career: Family
Toughest individual opponent: Corey Enright
Player most likely to fall asleep in a team meeting: Zac Bates
Thriftiest player at your club: Steven Motlop
The next big thing at your club: Nakia Cockatoo
The smartest thing you have been told: Don’t count the days, make the days count
If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you be: Greek Islands
TV show you can’t miss: Don’t have one
Favourite cartoon as a kid: Power Rangers
If you had to choose another career, what would it be: Acting
What do you normally eat for breakfast: Eggs or cereal
Your last meal would be: Nonna’s homemade gnocchi
Favourite holiday destination: Giulianova, Italy
What are your three essential items: Wallet, phone, water
Most useless thing you’ve bought: Watch that didn’t work
Best subject at school: Maths
Which big ticket sporting event would you love to attend: Game 7 NBA Finals
