Cody Curtin

Cody Curtin
Personal information
Born (2007-05-18) 18 May 2007
Original teams Claremont (WAFL)
West Coast JFC
Draft No. 43, 2025 national draft
Debut Round 8, 2026, Brisbane Lions vs. Essendon, at Docklands Stadium
Height 200 cm (6 ft 7 in)
Position Key Forward
Club information
Current club Brisbane Lions
Number 37
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2026– Brisbane Lions 4 (2)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 14, 2026.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Cody Curtin (born 18 May 2007) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Junior career

Curtin played junior football with the West Coast Junior Football Club, joining Claremont in the WAFL Colts at the start of 2024.[1] In 2024, Curtin played predominantly as a key defender before swinging forward late in the season.[2] He kicked 13 goals from three games playing as a forward.[3] He did this while playing PSA footy for Scotch College.[4]

In his draft year, Curtin kicked 32 goals from nine games for Claremont.[5] He also played for Western Australia at the Under 18 Championships, averaging 8.5 disposals and 1.5 goals a game.[6]

AFL career

Curtin was drafted by the Brisbane Lions with pick 43 of the 2025 national draft.[7] He was selected to make his debut in round 8 of the 2026 AFL season.[8]

Personal life

Growing up, Curtin was a supporter of the Fremantle Football Club.[1]

Curtin's brother, Daniel Curtin, is a professional Australian Rules Footballer with the Adelaide Crows.[4] Curtin attended school at Scotch College, Perth.[9]

Statistics

Updated to the end of round 14, 2026.[10]

Legend
  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 Brisbane Lions 37 4 2 2 11 15 26 5 4 0.5 0.5 2.8 3.8 6.5 1.3 1.0
Career 4 2 2 11 15 26 5 4 0.5 0.5 2.8 3.8 6.5 1.3 1.0 0

References

  1. ^ a b Alvaro, Michael. "Preseason Q&A: Cody Curtin (Claremont)". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  2. ^ Melrose, Denholm. "10 emerging young stars to watch in WAFL Season 2025". perthisok.com. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  3. ^ Melrose, Denholm. "WAFL Ones To Watch – Cody Curtin (Claremont)". wafootball.com.au. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  4. ^ a b Ruthven, Rebecca. "Curtin draws on brother's experience before AFL Draft". sportfm.com.au. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  5. ^ Schmook, Nathan. "How a sibling rivalry is still driving combative WA draft prospect". afl.com.au. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  6. ^ "Cody Curtin". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  7. ^ "Lions add West Australian duo and a Queensland shark". lions.com.au. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  8. ^ Monteverde, Marco. "Brisbane Lions hand teenager Cody Curtin AFL debut following Oscar Allen injury". news.com.au. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  9. ^ Locke, Heidi. "Student Achievements – 19 Apr 2024". home.scotch.wa.edu.au. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
  10. ^ "Cody Curtin". AFL Tables. Retrieved 14 June 2026.