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| Lily Tarlinton | |||
|---|---|---|---|
_-_02.jpg) Tarlinton in 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Lily Tarlinton | ||
| Born | (2002-01-22)22 January 2002 (age 23) | ||
| Original team | Bond University (QAFLW) | ||
| Draft | No. 34,2023 AFL Women's draft | ||
| Debut | Round 7,2024,Adelaide vs.Melbourne, atNorwood Oval | ||
| Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position | Tall forward / Ruck | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Adelaide | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Adelaide | 2 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of end of 2024 season. | |||
| Source:AustralianFootball.com | |||
Lily Tarlinton (born 22 January 2002) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for theAdelaide Football Club in theAFL Women's (AFLW). A versatile tall forward who can also play in theruck, she was selected by Adelaide with pick No. 34 in the2023 AFL Women's draft, recruited from theBond University Football Club in theQAFL Women's.
Tarlinton relocated fromMackay, Queensland, to play for theBond University Football Club in theQAFLW, where she played as a forward.[1] She was also selected to represent Queensland in the state game against Tasmania and invited to train withBrisbane prior to the AFLW draft.[2]
Adelaide drafted Tarlinton with pick No. 34 in the2023 draft.[2] AFL.com.au highlighted her as a “recruit to watch” for Adelaide’s 2024 campaign, noting her ability to fill key tall roles amid list changes.[3] She made her debut in round 7,2024, playing as a tall forward againstMelbourne and returned to the role in the qualifying final againstNorth Melbourne.[4] Across those two matches, she averaged about two disposals and 3.5 hitouts per game.[5]
During her first AFLW season, Tarlinton playedSANFLW football forWoodville-West Torrens. She kicked her first SANFLW goal during a narrow win overNorwood, describing it as “getting a monkey off the back.”[6] Tarlinton also moved into shared housing with experienced Crows midfielderEbony Marinoff, citing the setup as invaluable for her acclimation to elite-level demands and life in Adelaide.[6]
Tarlinton is known for her athleticism, marking ability, and adaptability to both forward and ruck roles. Her height and mobility offer Adelaide flexibility in matchups, enabling them to rotate key position players across the ground as needed.[2][3]
Tarlinton is from Mackay, and relocated from there to join Bond University.[1]
