AFL career
Curtin's long-awaited debut was announced on 30 April, 2024, two days prior to the round 8 Showdown versus Port Adelaide. [9] He was the last of the first nine 2023 national draftees to make their debut. Playing as a tall half-back, Curtin debuted with 9 disposals in 56% time on ground. He was substituted off tactically at three quarter time and replaced by veteran Brodie Smith. It wasn't until round 22 against the Western Bulldogs that Curtin played an entire game without being substituted, and he made it count by kicking his first two career goals as well as creating three clearances. [10]
A career-best game came for Curtin in round 2 of 2025, when Curtin scored new personal best statistics in disposals, marks and tackles, due to his positional change to a half-forward and wing role. [11] [12] His performance was complete with a goal in the 61-point victory over Essendon. [13] Curtin played an important role in a five-point win over reigning premiers Brisbane Lions, collecting 14 disposals, 6 tackles, and 6 marks, and ultimately being rewarded with a nomination for the 2025 AFL Rising Star award. [14] In June, Curtin signed a three-year contract extension, keeping him at the Crows until at least the end of 2029, shunning offers from Western Australian clubs. [15] He celebrated his contract extension with a career-best game against Richmond, during which he was the best on ground with 26 disposals and two goals. [16] On the back of a dominant month of July, Curtin emerged as an early favourite for the 2025 AFL Rising Star winner. [17]
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