Height: 178cm
Weight: 84kg
DOB: 25/01/91
Recruited from: West Adelaide (SA)
Bio: Strong and agile midfielder/medium forward who rarely losses a one-on-one contest. Good decision maker who moves well through traffic and hits target under pressure by hand and foot. Has a bit of x-factor about him.  His 14.2 beep test impressed at SA screening.

Watch Taite Silverlock in action

Stats (averages for U18 Championships)
Games	K	H	D	M	G	H/O
5	7	5	12	3	2	1

In his own words
What type of player are you?
A good decision maker in tricky situations, able to hit targets by foot and hand, play a part in a team environment, understand roles I need to do to contribute to help win games.

Which AFL player do you feel you resemble, and why?
Jason Porplyzia because of his strength and skills.

What are your strengths as a footballer?
One on one, body strengths, goal kicking, decision making, one percenters, X-factor.

What parts of your game would you like to improve?
Pushing defensively harder, defensive structures and midfield stoppages.

Which AFL team do you support and how did you come to barrack for them?
Adelaide Crows. I was born in South Australia and grew up barracking for the Crows with my dad. I also loved watching Tony Modra take screamers and play well in big games.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career so far, and why?
My father. He has always been there for me and always gives me feedback on how I can become a better footballer and person.