Alyssa Bannan
Australian rules footballer
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Alyssa Bannan (born 13 April 2002) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). After a junior career with the Northern Knights in the NAB League Girls competition, Bannan was selected by Melbourne with the club's first selection and the fifth selection overall in the 2020 AFL Women's draft.[1] She made her debut against Gold Coast at Metricon Stadium in the opening round of the 2021 season.[2]
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Born
13 April 2002
Original team
Northern Knights (NAB League Girls)
Draft
No. 5, 2020 national draft
Debut
Round 1, 2021, Melbourne vs. Gold Coast, at Metricon Stadium
| Alyssa Bannan | |||
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Bannan during a half-time break with Melbourne in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 13 April 2002 | ||
| Original team | Northern Knights (NAB League Girls) | ||
| Draft | No. 5, 2020 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2021, Melbourne vs. Gold Coast, at Metricon Stadium | ||
| Height | 177 cm (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Tall forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Melbourne | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2021– | Melbourne | 74 (62) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2025 season. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
