Brandon Starcevich

Brandon Starcevich
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-07-24) 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

  1. 1 2 Lacy, Bridget (2017-11-25). "Starry-eyed Starcevich ready for Lions lift-off". PerthNow. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  2. 1 2 Hope, Shayne (2017-11-22). "AFL Draft 2018: Contest 'animal' Brandon Starcevich has white-line fever". The West Australian. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  3. ↑ "Brandon STARCEVICH". www.wafl.com.au. West Australian Football League. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  4. ↑ Lacy, Bridget (2017-10-15). "Starcevich the stand-out at WA draft combine". The West Australian. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  5. 1 2 3 Whiting, Michael (2018-08-10). "Lion's big week rolls on with new deal". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2018-08-19.
  6. ↑ 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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