Daisy Bateman

Daisy Bateman (born 20 February 2000) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the North Melbourne Football Club in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). Bateman was drafted by North Melbourne with the club's first selection and the 25th pick overall in the 2018 AFL Women's draft.[1] She made her debut in the club's inaugural match, a 36-point victory over Carlton at North Hobart Oval in the opening round of the 2019 season.[2]

Daisy Bateman
Bateman with North Melbourne in March 2021
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-02-20) 20 February 2000
Original team(s) Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup)
Debut Round 1, 2019, North Melbourne
vs. Carlton, at North Hobart Oval
Height 166 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Midfield
Club information
Current club North Melbourne
Number 11
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2019– North Melbourne 24 (19)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2021 season.
Career highlights

Junior

  • TAC Cup Girls Team of the Year: 2018
  • U18 All-Australian: 2018.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

She grew up in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs and attended Methodist Ladies' College, Melbourne.

Prior to her draft year, Bateman played with Collingwood in the VFL Women's competition and with the Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC Cup Girls competition.[1] She earned selection in the TAC Cup Girls Team of the Year and was named All-Australian for her performances at the 2018 AFL Women's Under 18 Championships.[1] It was revealed she signed on with the club for one more season on 17 June 2021, tying her to the club until the end of 2022.[3]

References
  1. "Pick 25: Daisy Bateman". North Melbourne FC. Telstra Media. 23 October 2018. Retrieved 8 February 2019.
  2. Warren, Stu (3 February 2019). "Match report: Roos thrash Blues on memorable debut". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 7 February 2019.
  3. Zanardo, Karla (17 June 2021). "AFLW: Roos eye the future". North Media. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
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