Finnbar Maley
| Finnbar Maley | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Finnbar Maley | ||
| Nickname(s) | Moose | ||
| Date of birth | 18 July 2003 | ||
| Original team(s) |
Northern Bullants (VFL) Eltham (NFNL) | ||
| Draft | No. 2, 2024 rookie draft | ||
| Debut | 1 May 2025, North Melbourne vs. Essendon, at Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | North Melbourne | ||
| Number | 39 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | North Melbourne | 3 (2) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 10, 2025. | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Finnbar Maley (born 18 July 2003) is an Australian rules footballer who plays with North Melbourne in the Australian Football League.[1]
Early life
[edit]Maley spent much of his early years participating mostly in basketball with the Eltham Wildcats, but also in Australian rules football with the Eltham Football Club in the Northern Football Netball League.[1] He attended Eltham High School.[citation needed]
AFL career
[edit]AFL rookie draft selection
[edit]Maley had a successful season with the Northern Bullants VFL side, and returned in 2023 to his local Eltham Football Club. That year, he led their grand final performance, kicking six goals. He was earmarked for selection, and drafted in the 2024 rookie draft in November 2023 to play with North Melbourne.[2]
2024–present: Training with North Melbourne, AFL debut
[edit]Following his draft selection, Maley began training with North Melbourne's AFL side, and playing with their VFL squad. Throughout 2024, he scored 18 goals over 18 games, regularly attaining double-digit numbers of possessions.[3]
On 30 April 2025, it was announced that Maley would make his debut in round 8 in North Melbourne's away game at Marvel Stadium against Essendon.[4] He kicked a goal with his first kick in AFL football.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Maley's father, Paul Maley, was born in the United States and later moved to Australia where he played in the National Basketball League (NBL). His mother also played basketball.[6] Maley's older sister, Anneli, plays in the Women's National Basketball League.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Finnbar Maley | AFL". nmfc.com.au. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ "Kangaroos land Maley | Northern Football Netball League". Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ "Finnbar Maley: Roos boost tall stocks with rookie selection". nmfc.com.au. 22 November 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
- ^ "Finnbar Maley: High-flying Roo to make AFL debut". nmfc.com.au. 30 April 2025. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
- ^ "AFL R8 match report: Bombers hold on against surging Roos". nmfc.com.au. 1 May 2025. Retrieved 2 May 2025.
- ^ "Finnbar Maley AFL Draft potential after Eltham grand final". heraldsun.com.au. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
Maley is the son of former North Melbourne Giants and Adelaide 36ers star Paul and fellow basketballer Karianne, while his sister Anneli is the...
- ^ Pierik, Jon (22 November 2023). "Dumped Hawks defender finds new home as Demons welcome father-son". The Age. Retrieved 9 January 2024.
External links
[edit]- Finnbar Maley's profile on the official website of the North Melbourne Football Club
- Finnbar Maley at AustralianFootball.com
