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Lisa Steane (born 21 January 1995) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Sydney in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She previously played for Greater Western Sydney.

Early life

Steane was born and raised in Nelson Bay, New South Wales.[1] She played her junior football with the Nelson Bay Football Club in the AFL Hunter Central Coast competition. She moved to Sydney to pursue her dream to play AFLW.[1]

AFLW career

In October 2019, Steane joined Greater Western Sydney.[2][3][4][5] In May 2022, Steane joined expansion club and rival club Sydney.[6] In August, she was named in the Swans' inaugural AFLW leadership group before playing 8 games in their first season.[7]

Steane cemented her position on the wing in 2023, playing all 12 games for the season. She played a key role in Sydney's maiden AFLW final with 19 disposals and 5 tackles in the 17-point win over Gold Coast.[8]

References

  1. ^ a b Steane & Smith commit to Sydney By Sydney Swans Media on 18 May 2022
  2. ^ "Lisa Steane | AFL". gwsgiants.com.au. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  3. ^ McIntyre, Isaac (22 October 2019). "Sarah Halvorsen, Lisa Steane drafted by GWS Giants ahead of 2020 AFLW season". Hunter Women's Chronicle. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  4. ^ "Steane's hard works pays off with GWS selection". Port Stephens Examiner. 30 October 2019. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  5. ^ Watts, Ellie-Marie (14 February 2020). "Steane to make AFL Women's debut". Port Stephens Examiner. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
  6. ^ "Steane & Smith commit to Sydney". Sydney Swans. Telstra Media. 18 May 2022.
  7. ^ "First Swans AFLW leaders appointed". sydneyswans.com.au. 11 August 2022. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
  8. ^ "Lisa Steane | AFL". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 23 November 2023.
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