Lisa Steane
| Lisa Steane | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Lisa Steane | ||
| Date of birth | 21 January 1995 | ||
| Original team(s) | Nelson Bay (AFL Hunter Central Coast) | ||
| Draft | No. 23, 2019 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 2, 2020, Greater Western Sydney vs. North Melbourne, at UTAS Stadium | ||
| Height | 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, wing | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Sydney | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2020–2022 | Greater Western Sydney | 19 (0) | |
| S7 (2022)– | Sydney | 20 (0) | |
| Total | 39 (0) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season. | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Lisa Steane (born 21 January 1995) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Sydney in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She previously played for Greater Western Sydney.
Early life
[edit]Steane was born and raised in Nelson Bay, New South Wales.[1] She played her junior football with the Nelson Bay Football Club in the AFL Hunter Central Coast competition. She moved to Sydney to pursue her dream to play AFLW.[1]
AFLW career
[edit]In October 2019, Steane joined Greater Western Sydney.[2][3][4][5] In May 2022, Steane joined expansion club and rival club Sydney.[6] In August, she was named in the Swans' inaugural AFLW leadership group before playing 8 games in their first season.[7]
Steane cemented her position on the wing in 2023, playing all 12 games for the season. She played a key role in Sydney's maiden AFLW final with 19 disposals and 5 tackles in the 17-point win over Gold Coast.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Steane & Smith commit to Sydney By Sydney Swans Media on 18 May 2022
- ^ "Lisa Steane | AFL". gwsgiants.com.au. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- ^ McIntyre, Isaac (22 October 2019). "Sarah Halvorsen, Lisa Steane drafted by GWS Giants ahead of 2020 AFLW season". Hunter Women's Chronicle. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- ^ "Steane's hard works pays off with GWS selection". Port Stephens Examiner. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- ^ Watts, Ellie-Marie (14 February 2020). "Steane to make AFL Women's debut". Port Stephens Examiner. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
- ^ "Steane & Smith commit to Sydney". Sydney Swans. Telstra Media. 18 May 2022.
- ^ "First Swans AFLW leaders appointed". sydneyswans.com.au. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
- ^ "Lisa Steane | AFL". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
External links
[edit]- Lisa Steane's profile on the official website of the Greater Western Sydney Giants
- Lisa Steane at AustralianFootball.com
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