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Aliir Aliir has made a name for himself as one of the league’s strongest and most explosive defenders. Having made a home down back, Aliir is known for his trademark intercept marks and strong strides out of the defensive 50.

He has consistently been one of the league leaders in intercept marks and one percenters, a testament to his notable style of play. In close to a career-best year in 2026, he averaged of 12.2 kicks and 3.2 intercept marks a game, ranked 'elite' by Champion Data.

He also led the league in intercept marks, second in marks overall, and third in intercept possessions. His remarkable season, which saw a number of match-winning performances, saw him rewarded with an All-Australian squad selection at age 31.

AFL Honours

- All-Australian (2021)
- All-Australian nominee (2026)
- Showdown Medal (2021)

Club Honours

- Third best and fairest (2021, 2024)
- Bruce Weber Memorial Award (2021, 2024)

Aliir Aliir

Aliir Aliir has made a name for himself as one of the league’s strongest and most explosive defenders. Having made a home down back, Aliir is known for his trademark intercept marks and strong strides out of the defensive 50.

He has consistently been one of the league leaders in intercept marks and one percenters, a testament to his notable style of play. In close to a career-best year in 2026, he averaged of 12.2 kicks and 3.2 intercept marks a game, ranked 'elite' by Champion Data.

He also led the league in intercept marks, second in marks overall, and third in intercept possessions. His remarkable season, which saw a number of match-winning performances, saw him rewarded with an All-Australian squad selection at age 31.

AFL Honours

- All-Australian (2021)
- All-Australian nominee (2026)
- Showdown Medal (2021)

Club Honours

- Third best and fairest (2021, 2024)
- Bruce Weber Memorial Award (2021, 2024)

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All-Australian
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2021
All-Australian nominee
Years award won:
2026
Showdown Medal
Years award won:
2021
Bruce Weber Memorial Award
Years award won:
2021, 2024

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    Dee’s stray arm floors milestone man

    Jacob van Rooyen’s late contact on Aliir Aliir ignites a scuffle before the Power defender is helped from the field.

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  • 00:57

    Smiles all round for Aliir's first Power major

    Coach Ken Hinkley is ecstatic after Aliir Aliir kicks his first goal for Port Adelaide.

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    2023 mid-season highlights: Aliir Aliir | PTV

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    Aliir Aliir press conference - 28 February 2023 | PTV

    Aliir Aliir speaks to the media after training in WA.

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  • 02:11

    Highlights: Aliir Aliir celebrates 100 games | PTV

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  • 09:07

    Aliir Aliir press conference - 29 June 2022 | PTV

    Aliir Aliir speaks to the media at Alberton Oval

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    Pirate Life Post Match: Aliir Aliir | PTV

    We speak to Aliir Aliir after our Round 14 clash against Sydney.

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    Aliir Aliir press conference - 17 June 2022 | PTV

    Aliir Aliir speaks to the media from the Power Intercultural Cup Carnival held at Karen Rolton Oval

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    Yokayi Footy: Aliir Aliir interview | PTV

    Aliir Aliir dropped in on Yokayi Footy following his impressive finals debut for Port Adelaide.

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    Aliir Aliir highlights: Qualifying Final | PTV

    Aliir Aliir dominated down back against Geelong.

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Latest Player News

  1. Quartet selected in All-Australian squad

    Jason Horne-Francis, Aliir Aliir, Zak Butters and Mitch Georgiades have each been selected in the All-Australian squad of 46.

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  2. ’They’re going to kick it to him’: The moment Aliir relishes every week

    The Power star is comfortably among the game's best key defenders, but it wasn't always the case, writes Riley Beveridge.

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  3. Aliir Aliir's 150th AFL game by the numbers

    A look at the numbers that make up Aliir Aliir's career as he approaches his 150th game.

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  4. Aliir on game 150: “It’s a proud moment"

    Aliir Aliir has spoken ahead of his 150th AFL game this weekend.

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