In 2016, the 20-year-old defender impressed throughout the year despite injury setbacks which saw him sidelined for three games after Round 8 against Collingwood.
The 191cm tall earned a reputation as a ‘competitive beast’ at junior level, an attitude which has followed him till now as he took home the 2016 Shaun Hart award for Most Competitive Player at the Club Champion night.
Gardiner had his best year to date at the football club, finishing in the top ten in the Club’s Best and Fairest.
Draft History: Pick 21 2013 AFL Draft (Brisbane)
