Finnbar Maley

Early life Maley spent much of his early years participating mostly in basketball with the Eltham Wildcats, but also in Australian rules football with the Eltham Football Club in the Northern Football Netball League.

2024–2025: Training with North Melbourne, AFL debut Following his draft selection, Maley began training with North Melbourne's AFL side, and playing with their VFL squad. Throughout 2024, he scored 18 goals over 18 games, regularly attaining double-digit numbers of possessions.

On 30 April 2025, it was announced that Maley would make his debut in round 8 in North Melbourne's away game at Marvel Stadium against Essendon. He kicked a goal with his first kick in AFL football. He finished the 2025 season having played seven games and kicking four goals.

2025–present: Trade to Adelaide On 15 October 2025, Maley was traded to the Adelaide Crows in exchange for pick 57 and a 2026 fourth round selection. His mother also played basketball. Maley's older sister, Anneli, plays in the Women's National Basketball League.

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