Daisy Bateman Explained

Daisy Bateman
Birth Date:20 February 2000
Originalteam:Oakleigh Chargers (TAC Cup)
Debutdate:Round 1, 2019
Debutstadium:North Hobart Oval
Height:166 cm
Position:Midfield
Guernsey:8
Years1:2019–2022
Games Goals1:34 (22)
Years2:S7 (2022)–
Games Goals2:8 (2)
Games Goalstotal:42 (24)
Statsend:the S7 (2022) season
Careerhighlights:Junior
  • TAC Cup Girls Team of the Year: 2018
  • U18 All-Australian: 2018.

Daisy Bateman (born 20 February 2000) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). She has previously played for North Melbourne.

Early career

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. 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. 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.[1]

AFLW career

Bateman was drafted by North Melbourne with the club's first selection and the 25th pick overall in the 2018 AFL Women's draft.[2] She made her debut in the club's inaugural match, a 36-point victory over at North Hobart Oval in the opening round of the 2019 season.[3] In June 2022, Bateman was traded to Western Bulldogs.[4]

Personal life

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFLW: Roos eye the future. Zanardo. Karla. 19 June 2021. North Media. 17 June 2021.
  2. News: Pick 25: Daisy Bateman . 8 February 2019 . North Melbourne FC . Telstra Media . 23 October 2018.
  3. News: Warren . Stu . Match report: Roos thrash Blues on memorable debut . 7 February 2019 . AFL Media . Telstra Media . 3 February 2019.
  4. Web site: Bateman becomes a Bulldog. Telstra. Western Bulldogs. 8 June 2022.