Brandon Starcevich

Brandon Starcevich (born 24 July 1999) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Brandon Starcevich
Starcevich in August 2018
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	6 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2018.
Source: AFL Tables

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]