Heath Chapman Biography

Heath Chapman is a quiet and low-profile star, and he likes it that way. He's never the loudest player in a team meeting, and he's one of the rare footballers who stays off social media.

But on the field, the 24-year-old will transform into a vocal, determined competitor who embraces the game day spotlight.

"Naturally, I'm a pretty introverted person ... (but) I wanted to take my communication on field to another level this season," Chapman said.

"Previously, I'd probably seen myself as one of the younger fellas within the group, but I think now realising that I've got a few games under my belt, I need to be able to communicate to the boys out there and take my leadership to another level.

"It's definitely something I've had to work on, but I feel really comfortable to be myself around the group now, and it's become second nature, which is nice. I put a lot of work into that."

Heath Chapman is the 2022 round eight NAB AFL Rising Star collecting 25 disposals, 12 intercept possessions, and five marks in the Dockers' 78-point victory over North Melbourne.

Heath Chapman makes his AFL debut for Fremantle at Perth Stadium with 12 disposals (8 kicks and 4 handballs), 3 marks and a tackle in a 31-point win over GWS.

Fremantle select Heath Chapman with pick No.14 in the 2020 National Draft.

Heath Chapman has been one of the big risers of this year's NAB AFL Draft crop. The West Perth defender has marked, kicked and dominated his way to being a potential top-15 pick, and at every impressive performance Chapman has had an important fan watching on.

Chapman's younger brother Jake, who is 17, suffers a genetic and neurological disorder called Angelman syndrome. Jake is nonverbal, so communicates in other ways, and has difficulties with his balance, so when he leaves the house and watches games it is from a wheelchair. Chapman, who has become one of Western Australia's leading draft prospects, knows he's there every time he runs out.

"Mum and dad will bring him down to my games. He probably hasn't missed too much of my footy growing up. He's only 14 months younger than me so I've obviously always been around him and I love him," Chapman said.

"He probably doesn't realise he's watching footy but it is a motivator for me as I don't think you take things for granted because it can easily be taken away. I go out there and play for him."