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Eden Zanker
Zanker playing for the Casey Demons in July 2019
Personal information
Born (1999-11-11) 11 November 1999 (age 26)
Original team Bendigo Pioneers (TAC Cup Girls)
Draft No. 6, 2017 AFL Women's draft
Debut Round 5, 2018, Melbourne vs. Brisbane, at Casey Fields
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Position Forward
Club information
Current club Fremantle
Number 35
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018–2025 Melbourne 86 (77)
2026– Fremantle 2 (2)
Total 88 (79)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of Round 2, 2026.
Career highlights
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Eden Zanker (born 11 November 1999) is an Australian rules footballer playing for Fremantle in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW).

AFLW career

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Melbourne (2018–2025)

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Zanker was drafted by Melbourne with the club's first selection and sixth pick overall in the 2017 AFL Women's draft.[1] She made her debut in a six-point win against Brisbane at Casey Fields in round 5 of the 2018 season.[2][3]

Zanker became an AFLW premiership player with the Demons during AFLW season seven in 2022. The following year she won the leading goalkicker award, finishing the home and away season with 20 goals, equal with her teammate and captain, Kate Hore.[4] Her performances earned her a maiden selection in the All-Australian team, named on the interchange bench at the W Awards.[5] In her final season with the Demons in 2025, she kicked 22 goals, including a five-goal, nine-mark performance against the West Coast Eagles in round 6. She completed her time at Melbourne having played 86 games and kicked 77 goals.[6]

Fremantle (2026–present)

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On 7 December 2025, Zanker was traded to the Fremantle alongside teammate Lily Johnson in a major multi-pick deal.[7] Fremantle parted with draft picks 9, 27, 81, and a future second-round selection to secure Zanker on a four-year contract.[7]

Personal life

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Zanker grew up in a farm in Natya, Victoria, near the Victoria - New South Wales border. She has worked as a plumber and groundskeeper.[8] She now lives with her partner Nikita.[9]

References

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  1. ↑ Olle, Sarah (18 October 2017). "AFLW draft report card: How every club fared at the 2017 draft, club by club analysis". Fox Sports (Australia). News Corp Australia. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  2. ↑ Matthews, Bruce (2 March 2018). "AFLW match report: Dees get back on track". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  3. ↑ "AFLW teams, Round 5: Carlton and Melbourne swing major changes for do-or-die matches". Fox Sports. News Corp Australia. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  4. ↑ "Dees' double act shares leading goalkicker award". afl.com.au/aflw. 6 November 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
  5. ↑ "AFLW List Update: Dees pair head west". Melbourne Football Club. 7 December 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2026.
  6. ↑ "Dockers secure Zanker in bumper AFLW trade with Demons". ESPN. 8 December 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2026.
  7. 1 2 "Fremantle secure Melbourne pair Eden Zanker and Lily Johnson in one of the biggest deals of AFLW trade period". The West Australian. 7 December 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2026.
  8. ↑ "What this AFLW star has in common with Nathan Lyon". afl.com.au/aflw. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2026.
  9. ↑ Black, Sarah (25 November 2025). "'Lifestyle change' drives star Demon's trade dilemma". Australian Football League. Australian Football League. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
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