Connor O'Sullivan

Connor O'Sullivan is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Geelong Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).

O'Sullivan, a backman who played for Murray Bushrangers, was picked by Geelong with pick 11 of the 2023 National Draft In his younger years he played local football for Albury Tigers in the Ovens and Murray Football League and studied at Xavier High School. He made his debut against North Melbourne in round 5 of the 2024 season.

In round 2 of the 2025 AFL season, O'Sullivan received a nomination for the 2025 AFL Rising Star award after having 15 disposals and 7 marks.

He wasted no time making an impression and gaining external recognition, with O'Sullivan earning his Rising Star nomination in the Round 2 clash with St Kilda collecting 15 disposals and nine intercept possessions.

O'Sullivan consistently improved throughout the 2025 season, finishing among the top three at Geelong for intercept marks, contested marks, spoils, and intercept possessions. The young defender’s rapid development was further recognized as he placed in the top five for the 2025 AFL Rising Star award.

Statistics Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.

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