Cathy Svarc
Australian rules footballer
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Catherine Svarc (born 25 November 1991) is an Australian rules footballer playing for Brisbane in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW).
Born
25 November 1991
Original team
Wilston Grange (QWAFL)
Draft
No. 16, 2019 AFL Women's draft
Debut
Round 1, 2020, Brisbane vs. Adelaide, at Hickey Park
| Cathy Svarc | |||
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Svarc after the 2022 season 7 Grand Final | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 25 November 1991 | ||
| Original team | Wilston Grange (QWAFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 16, 2019 AFL Women's draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2020, Brisbane vs. Adelaide, at Hickey Park | ||
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Half-back flank/Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Brisbane | ||
| Number | 25[1] | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2020– | Brisbane | 55 (14) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Svarc is from Corowa, New South Wales and grew up on a farm with younger sister Ruby Svarc[2] in a family passionate about Australian rules.[3] Cathy played competitive netball before moving to Geelong to become a physiotherapist.[4] She moved to Queensland playing two seasons for Wilston Grange in the AFL Queensland Women's League before being drafted[1] by Brisbane with the 16th pick in the 2019 AFL Women's draft.
Svarc made her debut in the Lions' round 1 game against Adelaide at Hickey Park on 8 February 2020.[5]