Oliver "Ollie" Dempsey (born 7 January 2003) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Geelong in the Australian Football League (AFL).
| Oliver Dempsey | |||
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 Dempsey in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Oliver Dempsey | ||
| Date of birth | 7 January 2003 | ||
| Original team(s) | Old Carey / Carey Grammar | ||
| Draft | No. 15, 2022 rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 6, 2021 | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Geelong | ||
| Number | 28 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022– | Geelong | 12 (7) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 5, 2024. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Geelong selected Dempsey with pick 15 in the 2022 rookie draft.[1] Dempsey made his AFL debut in round 6 of the 2022 AFL season against North Melbourne.[2]
Junior career edit
Originally playing point-guard in basketball, Dempsey was scouted by the Cats while playing school football with Melbourne's Carey Grammar.[3]
AFL career edit
Dempsey made his debut in round 6 of the 2022 AFL season.[3] In 2023, Dempsey played five senior AFL games and kicked one goal.[4]
In round 1 of the 2024 AFL season Dempsey received a nomination for the Rising Star Award.[5]
References edit
- ^ "AFL draft: Fremantle Dockers take Karl Worner in rookie draft". PerthNow.com.au. Perth Now. 26 November 2021. Retrieved 7 May 2023.
- ^ "AFL Team Selection". geelongcats.com.au. Retrieved 2 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Cat completes meteoric rise from obscurity to AFL debut". afl.com.au. 23 April 2022. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ "Dempsey Relishes Opportunity in VFL Return". geelongcats.com.au. 31 May 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
- ^ "'Complete' Cat lands Rising Star nomination after standout display". afl.com.au. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 18 March 2024.
External links edit
- Oliver Dempsey's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Oliver Dempsey's profile on the official website of the Geelong Football Club
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