Flynn Perez

Flynn Pérez
Personal information
Born (2001-08-25) 25 August 2001
Bendigo, Victoria
Original team Bendigo Pioneers
Draft No. 35, 2019 AFL draft, North Melbourne
Debut 5 September 2020, North Melbourne vs. Port Adelaide, at Carrara Stadium
Height 187 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight 82 kg (181 lb)
Position Defender
Club information
Current club Hawthorn
Number 39
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2020–2023 North Melbourne 24 (1)
2026– Hawthorn 0 (0)
Total 24 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2023.
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Flynn Pérez (born 25 August 2001) is an Australian rules footballer who is currently playing for the Hawthorn Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He was recruited by North Melbourne with the 35th draft pick in the 2019 AFL draft.[1][2][3] He was delisted by North Melbourne at the end of the 2023 season, having played 24 games. Pérez later helped Sturt win the SANFL premiership in 2025 before being signed by Hawthorn and returning to the AFL.[4]

Early life and football career

Pérez was born in Bendigo, Victoria. He was educated at Catherine McAuley College.[5][6]

Pérez played football for the Sandhurst Football Netball Club.[7] He was named to play in Team Bartel in the Under 17 Futures grand final curtain raiser.[8] Pérez played for the Bendigo Pioneers in the NAB League.[9] He played 15 games and averaged 16.5 disposals in his 2018 season, but suffered an ACL injury and missed the entire 2019 season.[10]

Senior career

North Melbourne

Pérez debuted in North Melbourne's 36 point loss to Port Adelaide in the 16th round of the 2020 AFL season.[11][12][13] On debut, Pérez collected nine disposals, took four marks and made three tackles.[14] Pérez's career at North Melbourne was hampered by two knee reconstructions, the second one in 2021. Pérez was delisted from the North Melbourne Football Club in October 2023.[15]

Sturt in the SANFL

Pérez moved to South Australia to join Sturt in 2024. At Sturt, he played 28 games and kicked two goals. He played for South Australia in an interstate game. He helped the club win the SANFL premiership in 2025.

Hawthorn

Pérez was signed by Hawthorn prior to the 2026 season through the pre-season supplemental selection period.[4]


Statistics

Statistics are correct to the 2025 season[16]
Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals 
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds 
  H  
 Handballs 
  M  
 Marks
Season Team No. Games Totals Averages (per game)
G B K H D M T G B K H D M T
2020[a] North Melbourne 39 3 0 0 15 13 28 7 8 0.0 0.0 5.0 4.3 9.3 2.3 2.7
2022 North Melbourne 39 16 0 0 118 80 198 50 39 0.0 0.0 7.4 5.0 12.4 3.1 2.2
2023 North Melbourne 39 5 1 0 32 21 53 17 9 0.2 0.0 6.4 4.2 10.6 3.4 1.8
Career 24 1 0 165 114 279 74 52 0.0 0.0 6.9 4.8 11.6 3.1 2.2
  1. ^ The 2020 season was played with 17 home-and-away matches per team (down from 22) and 16-minute quarters with time on (down from 20-minute quarters with time on) due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

References

  1. ^ Olle, Sarah (29 November 2019). "AFL draft gurus assess every club's draft haul – and there's some clear standouts". Fox Sports. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  2. ^ "Pick 35: Flynn Perez". North Melbourne FC. 28 November 2019. Retrieved 20 September 2020.
  3. ^ Cherny, Daniel (29 November 2019). "Steals, drifters and bargains of the AFL draft: A club by club review". The Age. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  4. ^ a b Gabelich, Josh (2 March 2026). "Hawks nab former Kangaroo ahead of signing deadline". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2 March 2026.
  5. ^ "Three CMC students for AFL Academy". Catherince McAuley College. 1 November 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  6. ^ "VFL/AFL Players from Catherine McAuley College". DraftGuru. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  7. ^ Bourke, Adam (4 September 2020). "Proud Dragons ready to cheer on Perez in AFL debut". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  8. ^ "Teams named for U17 'Futures' GF curtain raiser". Bendigo Netball Football League. 4 September 2018. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  9. ^ Bourke, Adam (28 November 2019). "Bendigo Pioneer Flynn Perez drafted by North Melbourne". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  10. ^ McGowan, Marc (28 November 2019). "North's man of mystery ready to bounce back from ACL setback". North Melbourne Kangaroos Media. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  11. ^ "Perez to make AFL debut with North Melbourne". Bendigo Advertiser. 4 September 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  12. ^ "Perez's wait finally over". North Melbourne Kangaroos Media. 3 September 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  13. ^ "Can the Kangas bounce Port's minor premiership hopes?". AFL Media. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  14. ^ "Round 16 • North Melbourne v Port Adelaide - Player Stats". Retrieved 30 September 2020.
  15. ^ "North Melbourne confirms four list changes".
  16. ^ "Flynn Perez". AFL Tables. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
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