Balyn O'Brien
| Balyn O'Brien | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 26 January 2007 | ||
| Original teams |
Central Eyre United (EEFL) Norwood (SANFL) | ||
| Draft | 2026 pre-season supplemental selection period signing | ||
| Debut | Round 19, 2026, Port Adelaide vs. Fremantle, at Adelaide Oval | ||
| Height | 187 cm (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Port Adelaide | ||
| Number | 41 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2026– | Port Adelaide | 4 (0) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 22, 2026. | |||
Balyn O'Brien (born 26 January 2007) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Junior career
O'Brien played local football for Central Eyre United in the Eastern Eyre Football League.[1] He played in the SANFL U18s for Norwood[2] and represented South Australia at the Under 18 Championships.[3]
In round 17 of the 2025 SANFL season, O'Brien made his debut for Norwood's senior team.[4] He would go on to play six games for Norwood's senior side,[5] including their finals campaign.[4]
AFL career
Ahead of the 2026 AFL season, O'Brien was invited to train with Port Adelaide to earn a list spot during the 2026 pre-season supplemental selection period.[6] He was eventually added to Port Adelaide's list on 23 February.[7]
In round 19 of the 2026 AFL season, O'Brien was selected to make his debut for Port Adelaide against Fremantle.[8] At the end of the 2026 season, O'Brien signed a one-year contract extension with Port Adelaide to the end of 2027.[9]
Statistics
Updated to the end of round 22, 2026.[10]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2026 | Port Adelaide | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 7 | 9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 5.8 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 0 | ||
References
- ↑ Jacobi, James. "Standout season puts Balyn on AFL draft radar". epadvocate.com.au. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ "Balyn O'Brien". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ Alvaro, Michael. "2025 AFL U18s | Squad preview: South Australia". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- 1 2 "Port Adelaide Power signs Balyn O'Brien". norwoodfc.com.au. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ Ralphsmith, Jonty. "Newest Port Adelaide signing backed to make the most of opportunity". zerohanger.com. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ Anderson, Jamie. "Train-on players audition for list spots". portadelaidefc.com.au. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ "Power land young duo as SSP signings". afl.com.au. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ "The big time awaits ⚡️ Defender Balyn O'Brien will debut in front of a home crowd on Saturday!". facebook.com. Port Adelaide Football Club. Retrieved 16 July 2026.
- ↑ Anderson, Jamie. "Young duo extends". portadelaidefc.com.au. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
- ↑ "Balyn OBrien". AFL Tables. Retrieved 13 August 2026.