Brandon Starcevich
| Brandon Starcevich | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 24 July 1999 | ||
| Original team(s) | Mt Lawley-Inglewood JFC | ||
| Draft | No. 18, 2017 national draft | ||
| Debut | August 4, 2018, Brisbane Lions vs. North Melbourne, at the Gabba | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Brisbane Lions | ||
| Number | 37 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2018– | Brisbane Lions | 4 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018. | |||
| Source: AFL Tables | |||
Brandon Starcevich (born 24 July 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Starcevich is from Western Australia,[1] and was a Fremantle Dockers fan in his youth.[2] He originally played for Mt Lawley-Inglewood Junior Football Club. Starcevich joined West Australian Football League club East Perth, playing 20 colts games across 2016–17 and averaging 13 disposals.[3] He also played cricket, athletics and football for Trinity College. Starcevich played for Western Australia in the 2017 AFL Under 18 Championships and attended the AFL Draft Combine.[2] However, he was limited by a quad injury. Starcevich tested at the WA State Draft Combine and won the 20 m (66 ft) sprint with a time of 2.87 seconds.[4] He was drafted by Brisbane with pick 18 in the 2017 national draft, their third selection, and was described as a 'contested bull'.[1]
In 2018, Starcevich made his debut against North Melbourne in round 20[5] after strong form in the North East Australian Football League.[6] He recorded five tackles and nine disposals. Soon after, Starcevich signed a two-year contract extension, tying him to Brisbane until 2021.[5]
Starcevich is the nephew of Brisbane AFL Women's coach Craig Starcevich.[5]
References
- ^ a b Lacy, Bridget (2017-11-25). "Starry-eyed Starcevich ready for Lions lift-off". PerthNow. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
- ^ a b Hope, Shayne (2017-11-22). "AFL Draft 2018: Contest 'animal' Brandon Starcevich has white-line fever". The West Australian. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
- ^ "Brandon STARCEVICH". www.wafl.com.au. West Australian Football League. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Lacy, Bridget (2017-10-15). "Starcevich the stand-out at WA draft combine". The West Australian. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
- ^ a b c Whiting, Michael (2018-08-10). "Lion's big week rolls on with new deal". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
- ^ Hamilton, Andrew (2018-08-03). "Brandon Starcevich's hard edge prompted the Lions to hand him his debut against the Kangaroos". news.com.au. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
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External links
- Brandon Starcevich's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Brandon Starcevich's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions