Eden Zanker | |||
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Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 11 November 1999 | ||
Original team(s) | Bendigo Pioneers (TAC Cup Girls) | ||
Draft | No. 6, 2017 AFL Women's draft | ||
Debut | Round 5, 2018, Melbourne vs. Brisbane, at Casey Fields | ||
Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Melbourne | ||
Number | 29 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2018– | Melbourne | 64 (49) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2023. | |||
Career highlights | |||
Source: AustralianFootball.com |
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