Sarah Verrier Explained

Sarah Verrier
Birth Date:2 August 2002
Originalteam: (WAFLW)
Draftpick:No. 14, 2020 AFL Women's draft
Debutdate:Round 1, 2021
Debutstadium:Fremantle Oval
Height:166 cm
Guernsey:5
Years1:2021–
Games Goals1:40 (2)
Statsend:the 2023 season
Careerhighlights:

Sarah Verrier (born 2 August 2002) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Fremantle Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). Verrier was drafted by Fremantle with their first selection, 14th overall, in the 2020 AFL Women's draft after playing for Peel Thunder in the WAFL Women's (WAFLW).[1]

She made her debut in the opening round of the 2021 AFL Women's season in Fremantle's win over Greater Western Sydney, and played in every game of the season. Verrier was awarded the team's best first year player award.[2] She moved permanently to the backline in her second season, and was awarded the weekly rising star nomination in Round 4 after an impressive performance against Collingwood.[3]

Verrier's brothers Steven and Brendan Verrier both play for South Fremantle in the West Australian Football Club. Steven was drafted by Richmond in the 2012 rookie draft, but never played an AFL game. Her sister, Haylee was a talented junior boxer.[4] Her girlfriend is Madizen Wilkins, a WAFL Women's footballer with Subiaco and an injury replacement player for Fremantle in 2022 AFL Women's season 7.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: AFLW DRAFT: Freo select versatile Verrier! . www.fremantlefc.com.au . 30 January 2021.
  2. Web site: F&B: Turbo a three-time champion! . fremantlefc.com.au . 14 February 2022 . en.
  3. News: Reilly . Eliza . ‘Not take it for granted:’ Circumstance sparks improvement . 14 February 2022 . The West Australian . 2 February 2022 . en.
  4. News: Spencer . Ben . Girl boxer, 13, fights boys and opinions . 14 February 2022 . The West Australian . 12 November 2009 . en.