Sophie Conway

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
Personal information
Full name Sophie Conway
Date of birth (1999-04-06) 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 13 (7)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2020 season.
Career highlights
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]

References
  1. "Brisbane Lions AFL Women's Players". Brisbane Lions. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
  2. "AFLW: Round 1 team announced". Brisbane Lions. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
  3. Buxton, Aaron (20 February 2018). "AFLW: Teenagers win Rising Star nominations". afl.com.au. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
  4. Symons, Kasey (22 February 2018). "Family Pride: Sophie Conway's Pack". The Footy Almanac. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
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