Ellie Gavalas

Ellie Gavalas (born 25 March 1996) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the North Melbourne Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). Gavalas was drafted by North Melbourne with their first selection and tenth overall in the 2019 AFL Women's draft.[1] She made her debut against Melbourne at Casey Fields in the opening round of the 2020 season.[2]

Ellie Gavalas
Gavalas with North Melbourne in February 2020
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-03-25) 25 March 1996
Original team(s) Western Bulldogs (VFLW)
Draft No. 10, 2019 AFL Women's draft
Debut Round 1, 2020, North Melbourne
vs. Melbourne, at Casey Fields
Height 160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club North Melbourne
Number 22
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2020– North Melbourne 3 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 3, 2020.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Career

Gavalas grew up playing soccer and played for the Tasmanian state representative team and the Matildas under-17 national team. She made the switch to Australian rules in 2018, playing for Marcellin in the VAFA.[3] Gavalas was named in the 2019 VFLW team of the year playing for the Western Bulldogs. She was also named the Bulldogs' player of the year.[4]


References

  1. Navaratnam, Dinny (22 October 2019). "Draft recap: All of your club's picks". womens.afl. Telstra Media. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  2. "Round 1 AFLW teams and expert tips". The Age. Fairfax Media. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  3. "Tasmania news: Plans for AFL stadium at Mac Point released, Mayor survives no-confidence motion". 22 October 2019.
  4. "Three more Tasmanian Kangaroos". 22 October 2019.
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