Port Adelaide is pleased to welcome exciting Western Australian talent Olivia Crane to the club, selected with pick 30 in the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft.
A highly touted tall key defender with elite aerial ability and a damaging left foot, Crane joins Alberton on the back of an impressive 2025 campaign that reaffirmed her status as one of the draft’s standout prospects.
Known for her good composure, ability to intercept opposition forward thrusts, strength overhead, and neat steps through traffic, she will be a welcome addition to the Power’s defensive lineup.
Standing at 181cm, Crane’s football journey began at Wanneroo in Perth’s Metro North region, where her talent was evident from an early age. By 12, she was already competing above her age group in the Year 9/10 competition, with her rapid progression continuing through the junior pathways.
She first emerged on the national stage at the 2022 National Development Championships, before cementing herself among Western Australia’s brightest young talents in 2023. That year, she captained WA at the Development Championships, earned selection to the Under 18s program, and made her League debut for Subiaco at just 15.
In 2025, Crane strengthened her draft credentials with a standout national carnival, shifting from the wing into defence and averaging 12 disposals, 2.8 marks, 4.5 tackles and three rebound 50s.
At League level, Crane made an impact for Subiaco, highlighted by a 17-disposal performance in Round 5 and a 20-disposal outing just weeks later.
She then delivered a standout qualifying final, finishing with 19 disposals, nine marks and five tackles, further underlining her ability to step up in big moments.
Port Adelaide AFLW List Manager Naomi Maidment said Crane’s combination of football IQ and clean ball use made her an ideal addition to the club’s emerging defensive unit.
“Olivia is an exceptional natural footballer who reads the game as well as anyone in this year’s draft,” Maidment said.
“Her intercept marking, composure with ball in hand and powerful left-foot kicking make her a genuine two-way threat.
“Her ability to impact both defensively and offensively is rare for a tall defender. We’re excited to welcome her to Alberton and continue her development.”
Pick 30 – Olivia Crane
State: Western Australia
State League Club: Subiaco
Community Club: Wanneroo
Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 08/10/2007
Height: 181cm
