| Finnbar Maley | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Finnbar Maley | ||
| Date of birth | 18 July 2003 | ||
| Original team(s) | Northern Bullants (VFL) Eltham (NFNL) | ||
| Draft | No. 2, 2024 rookie draft | ||
| Height | 197 cm (6 ft 6 in) | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | North Melbourne | ||
| Number | 39 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | North Melbourne | 0 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| 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]
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 ]
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]
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]
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. [4] Maley's older sister, Anneli, plays in the Women's National Basketball League. [5]
Maley is the son of former North Melbourne Giants and Adelaide 36ers star Paul and fellow basketballer Karianne, while his sister Anneli is the...
