Harry O'Farrell
| Harry O'Farrell | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 3 May 2006 | ||
| Original team(s) | Maribyrnong Park/Calder Cannons | ||
| Draft | No. 40, 2024 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 11, 2025, Carlton vs. Greater Western Sydney, at Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Key Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Carlton | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | Carlton | 1 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 11, 2025. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Harry O'Farrell (born 3 May 2006) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Junior career
[edit]O'Farrell played for the Calder Cannons in the Talent League. He averaged 11.3 disposals and 2.5 marks per game. O'Farrell also represented Vic Metro in the Under 18 Championships, playing one game in his draft year before suffering an ankle injury.[1]
AFL career
[edit]O'Farrell was selected by Carlton with pick 40 of the 2024 AFL draft.[2] He was given the number 22, previously worn by Caleb Marchbank.[3]
He earned a debut against the GWS Giants in round 11 of the 2025 AFL season.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Harry O'Farrell is the son of Peter O'Farrell, a lawyer who represented Carlton captain Patrick Cripps in 2022 in front of the AFL Appeals Board, and was able to overturn a two-match rough conduct ban which would have otherwise made Cripps ineligible for the 2022 Brownlow Medal, which he would go on to win.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Harry O'Farrell". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ Filippo, Cristian. "Pick No.40: O'Farrell lives boyhood Blue dream". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ Filippo, Cristian. "Jumper numbers revealed for 2025". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ Filippo, Cristian. "AFL team news: Blues announce latest debutant". carltonfc.com.au. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
- ^ Beveridge, Riley. "Versatile draft prospect's unique family link to the Blues". afl.com.au. Retrieved 22 May 2025.
External links
[edit]- Harry O'Farrell's profile on the official website of the Carlton Football Club
- Harry O'Farrell at AustralianFootball.com
- Harry O'Farrell's playing statistics from AFL Tables
