Geordie Payne
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Born
6 November 2005
Original team
North Launceston/Tasmania Devils (Talent League)
Draft
No. 1, 2024 mid-season rookie draft
Debut
Round 22, 2025, North Melbourne vs. Greater Western Sydney, at Manuka Oval
| Geordie Payne | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| Personal information | |||
| Born | 6 November 2005 | ||
| Original team | North Launceston/Tasmania Devils (Talent League) | ||
| Draft | No. 1, 2024 mid-season rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 22, 2025, North Melbourne vs. Greater Western Sydney, at Manuka Oval | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder/Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Tasmania | ||
| Number | 7 | ||
| Playing career | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024–2025 | North Melbourne | 3 (3) | |
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Geordie Payne (born 6 November 2005) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He currently plays for the Tasmania Football Club in the VFL.
Payne played for the Tasmania Devils in the Talent League. Originally playing as an intercepting defender, he switched to a midfielder-forward role in 2024 that saw him average 22 disposals and 2.4 goals a game.[1][2][3]
AFL career
Payne was drafted with pick 1 of the 2024 mid-season rookie draft by North Melbourne.[4] He made his debut in round 22 of the 2025 AFL season.[5]
Following the conclusion of the 2025 season, Payne was delisted by North Melbourne.[6]
