Career : 2025 -
Debut : TBD
Carlton Player No. TBD
Games : 0
Goals : 0
Guernsey No. 22 (2025 - ?)
Height : 197 cm (6'4")
Weight :
DOB: 3 May, 2006
Harry O’Farrell can now officially call IKON Park home, having been selected by the Blues with pick No.40 in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft. An intercepting key defender standing at 197 centimetres, O’Farrell last month said the opportunity to join Carlton “would mean everything” — that has now become a reality on the second night of the draft, Originally from Maribyrnong Park and playing his Coates Talent League football with the Calder Cannons, O’Farrell has been a highly regarded backman for the last two years, representing the Australian under-18 side against VFL opposition earlier this year. Despite some injury interruptions in 2024, O’Farrell proved his credentials as not only a talent who can lock down his opponent, but also one who can intercept and generate offence from defensive 50, backing in his skills by foot. Featuring for Vic Metro, Calder and St Kevin’s, O’Farrell demonstrated his capacity to play a number of roles, and further highlighted his athletic prowess with a time of 3.06 in the 20-metre sprint. A raw prospect, O’Farrell now gets his chance to hone his craft on an AFL list under the tutelage of recently re-signed co-vice captain Jacob Weitering. Carlton Head of List Management Nick Austin said O’Farrell had key traits which stood out for the Blues as a potential long-term player for the football club. “We couldn’t be happier to have Harry - another Harry - at IKON Park. He’s a really impressive young footballer and just as impressive a person,” Austin said. “Heading into this draft, we were hoping to round out our midfield group as well as add some tall talent in our back half: when it comes to the latter, we believe Harry can provide that in due course. “He was a really highly rated prospect heading into this year and while there were some frustrations, he showcased some of those impressive traits as a key defender. He has a great balance of performing a lockdown role but also intercepting and generating offence when the opportunity presents. “Harry has earned this chance and we couldn’t be happier to have him wear the Navy Blue in 2025 and beyond.” - Cristian Filippo, Carlton Media.
Recruited from Calder Cannons / St Kevins / Maryibyrnong Park.
Debut : TBD
Carlton Player No. TBD
Games : 0
Goals : 0
Guernsey No. 22 (2025 - ?)
Height : 197 cm (6'4")
Weight :
DOB: 3 May, 2006
Harry O’Farrell can now officially call IKON Park home, having been selected by the Blues with pick No.40 in the 2024 Telstra AFL Draft. An intercepting key defender standing at 197 centimetres, O’Farrell last month said the opportunity to join Carlton “would mean everything” — that has now become a reality on the second night of the draft, Originally from Maribyrnong Park and playing his Coates Talent League football with the Calder Cannons, O’Farrell has been a highly regarded backman for the last two years, representing the Australian under-18 side against VFL opposition earlier this year. Despite some injury interruptions in 2024, O’Farrell proved his credentials as not only a talent who can lock down his opponent, but also one who can intercept and generate offence from defensive 50, backing in his skills by foot. Featuring for Vic Metro, Calder and St Kevin’s, O’Farrell demonstrated his capacity to play a number of roles, and further highlighted his athletic prowess with a time of 3.06 in the 20-metre sprint. A raw prospect, O’Farrell now gets his chance to hone his craft on an AFL list under the tutelage of recently re-signed co-vice captain Jacob Weitering. Carlton Head of List Management Nick Austin said O’Farrell had key traits which stood out for the Blues as a potential long-term player for the football club. “We couldn’t be happier to have Harry - another Harry - at IKON Park. He’s a really impressive young footballer and just as impressive a person,” Austin said. “Heading into this draft, we were hoping to round out our midfield group as well as add some tall talent in our back half: when it comes to the latter, we believe Harry can provide that in due course. “He was a really highly rated prospect heading into this year and while there were some frustrations, he showcased some of those impressive traits as a key defender. He has a great balance of performing a lockdown role but also intercepting and generating offence when the opportunity presents. “Harry has earned this chance and we couldn’t be happier to have him wear the Navy Blue in 2025 and beyond.” - Cristian Filippo, Carlton Media.
Pre-Draft Profile.
“A versatile key position player who can impact at either end of the ground, boasting attributes that can cause plenty of problems for the opposition.” – Adrian Dixon. Even tough his top-age season was interrupted by injury, Calder Cannons swingman Harry O’Farrell has done enough over the last few seasons to ensure he will come under strong consideration by AFL clubs come draft time. The versatile key position prospect represented the AFL Academy and Vic Metro in 2024, and his absence throughout the Cannons’ season, highlighted his importance to their side’s structure. The St. Kevin’s College student represented Vic Metro at Under 16 level in two games in 2022 against South Australia and Western Australia where he was named in the best against the Sandgropers, being the Vics’ best forward target in a narrow loss. He would then spend most of the season playing in the APS competition. Last year saw O’Farrell make his Coates Talent League debut, managing five games for the season, which included strong performances against the Gold Coast Suns and Northern Territory Academies. He wouldn’t appear again at the level until the Wildcard Round, which saw the Cannons’ season come to an end. O’Farrell would perform strongly for St. Kevins in the APS competition, which included kicking the winning goal against arch rival Xavier College. Later he would achieve selection for Vic Metro at both Under 17 and 18 level. Season 2024 would see O’Farrell perform strongly to start with, keeping Harry Armstrong to two goals in Round 1 against Sandringham, however his performance against the Western Jets in Round 2 was one of his better games where he held the backline together. O’Farrell did not appear for the Cannons again until midseason due to APS commitments, however he did perform well for the AFL Academy against Coburg. Sadly O’Farrell wouldn’t make the impact he had hoped for in the National Championships, suffering an ankle injury and didn’t return for Calder until late in the season against Dandenong, kicking two goals. More bad luck occurred when he was concussed in the opening minutes of the last regular season game against the Western Jets, ending the season on a sour note. Even though they play both completely different positions however yet share some similar traits, O’Farrell admires dual Brownlow Medallist Patrick Cripps and has been likened to a similar key position player of his mould, Aaron Naughton, however he models his game on Harry Himmelberg of the GWS Giants.Recruited from Calder Cannons / St Kevins / Maryibyrnong Park.