Alyssa Bannan (born 13 April 2002) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). After a junior career with the Northern Knights in the NAB League Girls competition, Bannan was selected by Melbourne with the club's first selection and the fifth selection overall in the 2020 AFL Women's draft.[1] She made her debut against Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium in the opening round of the 2021 season.[2]
| Alyssa Bannan | |||
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_06.02.21.jpg) Bannan with Melbourne in February 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 13 April 2002 | ||
| Original team(s) | Northern Knights (NAB League Girls) | ||
| Draft | No. 5, 2020 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2021, Melbourne vs. Gold Coast, at Metricon Stadium | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Tall forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Melbourne | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2021– | Melbourne | 48 (41) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
References
edit- ^ Gibson, Ben (8 October 2020). "Celebrations on hold for Bannan, with exams on the way". Melbourne FC. Telstra Media. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ Nobes, Caitlin (29 January 2021). "AFLW Round 1 Team: Three new Demons". Melbourne FC. Telstra Media. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
External links
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- Alyssa Bannan's profile on the official website of the Melbourne Football Club
- Alyssa Bannan at AustralianFootball.com
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