Tarni Evans
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Born
1 February 2002
Original teams
Queanbeyan (AFL Canberra)
Tathra (NSW)
Tathra (NSW)
Draft
No. 9, 2020 national draft
Debut
31 January 2021, Greater Western Sydney vs. Fremantle, at Fremantle Oval
| Tarni Evans | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 1 February 2002 | ||
| Original teams |
Queanbeyan (AFL Canberra) Tathra (NSW) | ||
| Draft | No. 9, 2020 national draft | ||
| Debut | 31 January 2021, Greater Western Sydney vs. Fremantle, at Fremantle Oval | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Wing / Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Greater Western Sydney | ||
| Number | 18 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2021– | Greater Western Sydney | 51 (23) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Tarni Evans is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the AFL Women's league. Evans was recruited by the Giants with the 9th pick in the 2020 AFL Women's draft.[1]
Evans played junior football for the Tathra Eaglettes[2] and later the Queanbeyan Football Club.[3] She spent two seasons in the AFLW Academy.[2]
AFLW career
Evans debuted for the Greater Western Sydney in the opening round of the 2021 AFL Women's season.[4] On debut, Evans collected 9 disposals, 2 marks and a tackle.[5]
Tarni has moved between the backline, the forward line and even showing promise as an undersized ruck.
