Zane Zakostelsky
| Zane Zakostelsky | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 14 December 2005 | ||
| Original team |
Claremont (WAFL) North Beach Junior Football Club | ||
| Draft | No. 51, 2023 AFL draft | ||
| Debut | Opening Round, 2026, Brisbane Lions vs. Western Bulldogs, at the Gabba | ||
| Height | 196 cm (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position | Ruckman/Key Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Brisbane Lions | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Brisbane Lions | 2 (1) | |
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 1, 2026. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Zane Zakostelsky (born 14 December 2005) is a professional Australian rules footballer who plays for the Brisbane Lions in the Australian Football League (AFL).
Early life
Zakostelsky attended school at Sacred Heart College, Sorrento.[1] He was a Fremantle fan growing up.[2]
Junior career
Zakostelsky played junior football as a ruckman with the North Beach Junior football club.[3] He also played basketball, representing Perry Lakes in the NBL1 West.[2]
Zakostelsky joined Claremont in the WAFL Colts at the age of 17.[4] He was named best afield in the WAFL Colts Grand Final.[5] He also played two games for Western Australia in the Under 18 Championships.[3]
AFL career
Zakostelsky was drafted by the Brisbane Lions with pick 51 of the 2023 AFL draft.[6] It was announced that he would make his debut in Opening Round of the 2026 AFL season.[7][8] His debut made him the first ever player to have the letter "Z" as the initial of both his first name and his surname.[9]
Statistics
Updated to the end of round 1, 2026.[10]
G
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Goals | K
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Kicks | D
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Disposals | T
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Tackles |
B
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | Votes | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | |||||
| 2026 | Brisbane Lions | 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 9.0 | 4.5 | 1.5 | TBA |
| Career | 2 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 6.5 | 2.5 | 9.0 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ "BREAKING NEWS 🏈🥳 A massive congratulations to Zane Zakostelsky (Year 12 Carden) who has been selected by the mighty Brisbane Lions in tonight's AFL Draft!". instagram.com. Sacred Heart College Sorrento. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ a b Schmook, Nathan. "'A bit of a wake-up call': Rejection fuels fire for WA draft bolter". afl.com.au. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ a b Keating, Mitch. "AFL Draft Profile: Zane Zakostelsky". zerohanger.com. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ "Zane Zakostelsky". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ Alvaro, Michael. "2023 AFL Draft Review: Brisbane". central.rookieme.com. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ "Lions Draft Hybrid Forwards Followed By West Aussie Duo". lions.com.au. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ "Zakostelsky to debut, Allen's first game as a Lion". lions.com.au. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ Kirby, Aaron (5 March 2026). "Former West Coast Eagle Oscar Allen to debut for Brisbane Lions with West Australian Zane Zakostelsky". The West Australian. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ Blucher, Peter. "Zakostelsky's debut to bring unique AFL first". lions.com.au. Retrieved 6 March 2026.
- ^ "Zane Zakostelsky". AFL Tables. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
External links
- Zane Zakostelsky's profile on the official website of the Brisbane Lions
- Zane Zakostelsky's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Zane Zakostelsky at AustralianFootball.com