Zimmorlei Farquharson (/zəˈmɔːrleɪ ˈfɑːrkwərsən/ zə-MOR-lay FAR-kwər-sən;[2][3] born 27 April 2002) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She previously played for Brisbane.
| Zimmorlei Farquharson | |||
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 Farquharson warming up before the 2022 season 7 Grand Final | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Nickname(s) | Zimmie | ||
| Date of birth | 27 April 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Dalby, Queensland | ||
| Original team(s) | Yeronga South Brisbane (QAFLW) | ||
| Draft | No. 8, 2020 AFL Women's draft | ||
| Debut | Round 3, 2022 (S6), Brisbane vs. Carlton, at Carrara Stadium | ||
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Half-forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Western Bulldogs | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2021–2023 | Brisbane | 17 (12) | |
| 2024– | Western Bulldogs | 0 (0) | |
| Total | 17 (12) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Farquharson was born and raised in Dalby, Queensland to a mother from Papua New Guinea and an Australian father.[4] She attended Concordia Lutheran College throughout her upbringing.[5]
She played for Yeronga South Brisbane in the AFL Queensland Women's League before being drafted by Brisbane with the 8th pick in the 2020 AFL Women's draft.
After spending the 2021 season on the Lions' list without making her debut, she played her first AFLW game in round 3 of 2022 season 6 in the Lions' win against Carlton at Carrara Stadium.[6] For her debut, she received a nomination for the 2022 AFL Women's season 6 Rising Star.[7]
She spent the 2023 season on the inactive list, citing the intensity of AFLW training demands as she began an apprenticeship outside of football.[8] Following that season, she was traded to the Western Bulldogs in exchange for pick 41.[9]
References
edit- ^ "ZIMMORLEI FARQUHARSON". Australian Football. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ Hibbs, Brandon (host) (18 October 2022). "Zimmorlei (Zimmie) Farquharson - The Ups and Downs of Chasing Dreams". Fit Focus Media. Episode 19. YouTube. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ AFLW Rd 3 Rising Star: Zimmorlei Farquahrson. Brisbane Lions. 27 January 2022. Retrieved 30 March 2023 – via YouTube.
- ^ Bahr, Jessica (21 February 2017). "AFL star shines at Nationals". Courier Mail. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
- ^ Robinson, Lucy (11 October 2020). "Brisbane Lions draft 'prodigious talent' Zimmorlei Farquharson". ABC News. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Davis, Greg; Lerner, Ronny; Mottershead, James (25 January 2022). "AFLW 2022: Zimmorlei Farquharson plays starring role as Brisbane Lions demolish Carlton". Herald Sun. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ Bastiani, Gemma (27 January 2022). "Rising Star, R3: Exciting Lion rewarded, Dees do it again". AFL Women's. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
- ^ Keating, Mitch (20 June 2023). "Brisbane forward placed on inactive list for 2023 season". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
- ^ "Farquharson joins the Kennel". Western Bulldogs. 7 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
External links
edit- Zimmorlei Farquharson's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- Zimmorlei Farquharson at AustralianFootball.com
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