Name: Amelie Borg
Club: North Adelaide/South Australia/Golden Grove
Position: Defender
DOB: 17 November 2004
Height: 177cm
Port Adelaide has selected Amelie Borg as pick 61 at the NAB AFLW Draft ahead of season seven of AFLW.
Borg is a defender who was a standout at the under-18 national championships this year, landing herself a spot in the All-Australian side.
As a super competitive footballer, Borg boasts a never-give-up attitude and a consistent and reliable on-field presence.
Borg heads to Alberton alongside draftees Hannah Ewings, Sarah Goodwin, Sachi Syme, Ella Boag and Yasmin Duursma.
Port Adelaide List Manager Naomi Maidment said:
Amelie is a former netballer who was relatively late to football. Her football journey started by filling in for her sister’s team and she eventually made the decision to switch sports and focus on footy. She is a tall defensive player who was in The Advertiser’s SANFLW team of the year the last two seasons and was named All-Australian at the conclusion of the under-18 national championships. She is a current year 12 student who is a confident player with a great character.
AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan said:
Close-checking defender with mobility and strength to compete well in the air. Important cog in South Australian defence, keeping the opposition to only nine goals across three matches averaging 8.3 disposals (5 contested) 2 marks and 2.7 tackles winning All-Australian U18 honours. A former junior athlete who excelled in shot put and discus, clearly indicating her strength and power. She made the SANFLW Team of the Year in 2021 as a 17-year-old.
