Sophie Conway (born 6 April 1999) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW).
| Sophie Conway | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Conway playing for Brisbane in the season seven Grand Final (2022) | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Sophie Conway | ||
| Date of birth | 6 April 1999[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 | 60 (37) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2023. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Conway was raised in Bracken Ridge, Queensland and attended St Rita's College.[2] She was a talented hockey and Australian rules player, making the Under 18 All Australian teams in both sports.[2] 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.
Conway made her debut in the Lions' round 1 game against Adelaide at Norwood Oval on 3 February 2018.[3] 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.[4]
Conway's brother Isaac Conway plays for Port Melbourne Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[5]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Brisbane Lions AFL Women's Players". Brisbane Lions. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ a b All-Australian athlete has tough choice to make
- ^ "AFLW: Round 1 team announced". Brisbane Lions. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ Buxton, Aaron (20 February 2018). "AFLW: Teenagers win Rising Star nominations". afl.com.au. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ Symons, Kasey (22 February 2018). "Family Pride: Sophie Conway's Pack". The Footy Almanac. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
External links
edit- Sophie Conway's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- Sophie Conway at AustralianFootball.com
