Geordie Payne
| Geordie Payne | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 6 November 2005 | ||
| Original team | North Launceston/Tasmania Devils (Talent League) | ||
| Draft | No. 1, 2024 mid-season rookie draft | ||
| Debut | Round 22, 2025, North Melbourne vs. Greater Western Sydney, at Manuka Oval | ||
| Height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder/Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Tasmania | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024–2025 | North Melbourne | 3 (3) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2025 season. | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Geordie Payne (born 6 November 2005) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the North Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). He currently plays for the Tasmania Football Club in the VFL.
Junior career
Payne played for the Tasmania Devils in the Talent League. Originally playing as an intercepting defender, he switched to a midfielder-forward role in 2024 that saw him average 22 disposals and 2.4 goals a game.[1][2][3]
AFL career
Payne was drafted with pick 1 of the 2024 mid-season rookie draft by North Melbourne.[4] He made his debut in round 22 of the 2025 AFL season.[5]
Following the conclusion of the 2025 season, Payne was delisted by North Melbourne.[6]
Post-AFL career
Following his delisting, Payne signed with the Tasmania Football Club ahead of their first season in the VFL.[7]
Statistics
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| 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 | |||||
| 2024 | North Melbourne | 23 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 0 |
| 2025 | North Melbourne | 23 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 5.3 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0 |
| Career[8] | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 5.3 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 0 | ||
References
- ^ Yadav, Ankita. "Who is Geordie Payne? 18-year-old leading the race for the No.1 pick in the 2024 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft". Sportskeeda. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ "Five things to know about Geordie Payne". nmfc.com.au. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ "Geordie Payne". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ Schmook, Nathan. "Roos land Tassie gun as axed ruck, ex-Hawk get lifeline". afl.com.au. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ "Double debut: Payne and Trembath to face Giants". nmfc.com.au. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ "North Melbourne confirms further list changes". nmfc.com.au. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ Ralphsmith, Jonty. "Former AFL-listed Tasmania local returns home". Zero Hanger. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ "Geordie Payne". AFL Tables. Retrieved 10 February 2026.