Finnbar Maley
Finnbar Maley is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Adelaide Crows in the Australian Football League.
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. He attended Eltham High School.AFL career
AFL rookie draft selection
Maley had a successful season with the Northern Bullants VFL side, and returned in 2023 to his local Eltham Football Club. That year, he led their grand final performance, kicking six goals. He was earmarked for selection, and drafted in the 2024 rookie draft in November 2023 to play with.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.