Mani Liddy
| Mani Liddy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Date of birth | 20 February 2002 | ||
| Original team(s) | Sturt/Central District | ||
| Draft | No. 16, 2025 mid-season rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 14, 2025, Port Adelaide vs. Melbourne, at Adelaide Oval | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Port Adelaide | ||
| Number | 50 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2025– | Port Adelaide | 2 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 15, 2025. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Mani Liddy (born 20 February 2002) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Junior and SANFL career
[edit]Liddy played in the SANFL under 18s for Sturt. He averaged 25.4 disposals a game at the level, but failed to be drafted.[1]
Liddy went on to play in the SANFL for Central District.[2] In a game against Norwood Liddy contracted sepsis after getting a cut from falling onto the studs of an opposition player's football boots.[3] Following this incident Liddy would wear a leg sleeve to protect his injured leg.[4]
AFL career
[edit]Liddy was selected by Port Adelaide with pick 16 of the 2025 mid-season rookie draft.[5] He made his debut in round 14 of the 2025 AFL season.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mani Liddy". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ Milbank, Zac. "Six SANFL players selected in 2025 AFL Mid-Season Draft". sanfl.com.au. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ Gabelich, Josh. "How Port's newest hero overcame horror injury that almost cost his leg". afl.com.au. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ Anderson, Jamie. ""The leg sleeve guy": Liddy turns trauma into a trademark". portadelaidefc.com.au. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ Anderson, Jamie. "Mani Liddy arrives at Alberton as Port's third mid-season pick". portadelaidefc.com.au. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
- ^ Anderson, Jamie. "Selection: Debutant Liddy among three changes". portadelaidefc.com.au. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- Mani Liddy's profile on the official website of the Port Adelaide Football Club
- Mani Liddy at AustralianFootball.com
- Mani Liddy's playing statistics from AFL Tables
