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Catherine Svarc (born 25 November 1991) is an Australian rules footballer playing for Brisbane in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW).

Svarc is from Corowa, New South Wales and grew up on a farm with younger sister Ruby Svarc[2] in a family passionate about Australian rules.[3] Cathy played competitive netball before moving to Geelong to become a physiotherapist.[4] She moved to Queensland playing two seasons for Wilston Grange in the AFL Queensland Women's League before being drafted[1] by Brisbane with the 16th pick in the 2019 AFL Women's draft.

Svarc made her debut in the Lions' round 1 game against Adelaide at Hickey Park on 8 February 2020.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Cathy Svarc". Brisbane Lions. Archived from the original on 15 February 2020. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
  2. ^ "Svarc sisters roaring for 2021". The Corowa Free Press. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
  3. ^ [https://www.bordermail.com.au/story/6451304/corowas-cathy-svarc-drafted-by-brisbane-for-2020-aflw-season/ Corowa's Cathy Svarc drafted by Brisbane for 2020 AFLW season
  4. ^ From the family farm to the big stage: Competitive sisters inspiring Lions
  5. ^ Davis, Greg (7 February 2020). "Fearless Lion Cathy Svarc will make her AFLW debut in Round 1". PerthNow. Archived from the original on 12 February 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
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