The Brisbane Lions AFLW team proudly welcomed their second
The 17-year-old toured the Lions facilities with Coach Craig Starcevich, Women’s CEO Breeanna Brock and new teammates Emma Zielke and Sophie Conway.
McFarlane’s raw talent and athletic ability
The Yamba teenager, with a strong soccer background, only started playing football this year. Within six months McFarlane went from picking up a Sherrin, to playing for Coolangatta Tweed in the
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McFarlane admits everything has happened very quickly.
“It’s pretty exciting, it hasn’t really kicked in yet,” she told lions.com.au this morning.
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“I get thrown around a bit everywhere, just wherever they need a player, but mostly centre-half forward or up in the forward line,” she said.
Zielke, Conway and Starcevich give McFarlane the Gabba tour.
Starcevich said he is looking forward to developing her natural skillset and has been impressed by what he has seen so far.
“She won QWAFL Mark of the Year in what was her first game for the Coolangatta and went on to kick ten goals in her seven games,” he said.
“Bri is a natural athlete and her kicking and handball skills are very good, especially when considering the limited time she’s had on field.
“We are excited by her potential.”
Brock said McFarlane will be a great asset for the team.
“Bri has a very easygoing nature about her,” Brock said.
“We are looking forward to putting a lot of work into her as we believe she’s got a big future with us.”
McFarlane joins Krystal Scott as other sport rookies for the Lions AFLW team. The team will gather for pre-season next month.
Brock and McFarlane inside the den at the Gabba.
