Sophie Conway (born 6 April 1999) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). She was playing for Zillmere in the AFL Queensland Women's League when she was drafted[1] by Brisbane with the 45th pick in the 2017 AFL Women's draft.
Sophie Conway | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Sophie Conway | ||
Date of birth | (1999-04-06) 6 April 1999 (age 23)[1] | ||
Original team(s) | Zillmere (QWAFL)[1] | ||
Draft | No. 45, 2017 AFL Women's draft | ||
Debut |
Round 1, 2018, Brisbane vs. Adelaide, at Norwood Oval | ||
Height | 170 cm (5 ft 7 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder/forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Brisbane | ||
Number | 12[1] | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2018– | Brisbane | 35 (18) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2022 season. | |||
Career highlights | |||
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Source: AustralianFootball.com |
Conway made her debut in the Lions' round 1 game against Adelaide at Norwood Oval on 3 February 2018.[2] A fortnight later she received a nomination for the 2018 AFL Women's Rising Star award after kicking two goals in her side's round 3 win over Carlton.[3]
Conway's brother Isaac Conway plays for Port Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[4]
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Brisbane Lions 2021 AFL Women's premiers | |
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Coach: Starcevich |
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2017 AFL Women's draft | |
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