Connor O'Sullivan
| Connor O'Sullivan | |||
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O'Sullivan in April 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Born | (2005年05月19日) 19 May 2005 (age 21) | ||
| Original team | Murray Bushrangers/Albury Tigers | ||
| Draft | No. 11, 2023 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Round 5, 2024, Geelong vs. North Melbourne, at Kardinia Park | ||
| Height | 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Weight | 92 kg (203 lb) | ||
| Position | Key defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Geelong | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Geelong | 39 (1) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 13, 2026. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
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Connor O'Sullivan is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
O'Sullivan, a backman who played for Murray Bushrangers,[1] was picked by Geelong with pick 11 of the 2023 National Draft[2] In his younger years he played local football for Albury Tigers in the Ovens and Murray Football League and studied at Xavier High School.[3] He made his debut against North Melbourne [4] in round 5 of the 2024 season.
In round 2 of the 2025 AFL season, O'Sullivan received a nomination for the 2025 AFL Rising Star award after having 15 disposals and 7 marks.[5]
He wasted no time making an impression and gaining external recognition, with O'Sullivan earning his Rising Star nomination in the Round 2 clash with St Kilda collecting 15 disposals and nine intercept possessions.
O'Sullivan consistently improved throughout the 2025 season, finishing among the top three at Geelong for intercept marks, contested marks, spoils, and intercept possessions. The young defender’s rapid development was further recognized as he placed in the top five for the 2025 AFL Rising Star award.
Statistics
[edit ]Updated to the end of round 13, 2026.[6]
Legend| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2024 | Geelong | 14 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | 8.0 | 11.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Geelong | 14 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 179 | 135 | 314 | 144 | 46 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 5.4 | 12.6 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 0 |
| 2026 | Geelong | 14 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 133 | 80 | 213 | 89 | 22 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 10.2 | 6.2 | 16.4 | 6.8 | 1.7 | |
| Career | 39 | 1 | 2 | 315 | 223 | 538 | 236 | 69 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 8.1 | 5.7 | 13.8 | 6.1 | 1.8 | 0 | ||
References
[edit ]- ^ Geleit, Lachlan (12 November 2023), "Why there's a lot to like about the draft's best key defender", SEN
- ^ Moir, Andrew (20 November 2023), "Connor O'Sullivan has been drafted to Geelong at No. 11", Border Mail
- ^ "Connor O'Sullivan (born 2005) - Draftguru". www.draftguru.com.au. Retrieved 4 April 2025.
- ^ "'A little taste': Cats coach talks up debutant's versatility", Geelong Advertiser, 15 April 2024
- ^ "Connor O'Sullivan Earns Telstra Rising Star Nomination". geelongcats.com.au. Retrieved 24 March 2025.
- ^ "Connor OSullivan". AFL Tables. Retrieved 8 June 2026.
External links
[edit ]
- Connor O'Sullivan's profile on the official website of the Geelong Football Club
- Connor O'Sullivan's playing statistics from AFL Tables Edit this at Wikidata
- Connor O'Sullivan at AustralianFootball.com Edit this at Wikidata
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