Harrison Oliver

Harrison Oliver
Personal information
Born (2006-06-15) 15 June 2006 (age 20)
Original team St Bedes/Mentone
Draft No. 19, 2024 national draft
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Position Defender
Club information
Current club Greater Western Sydney
Number 19
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
2026– Greater Western Sydney 5 (1)
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Harrison Oliver (born 15 June 2006) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the Australian Football League (AFL).

Oliver was educated at Brighton Grammar School and played junior football for St Bedes/Mentone.

A left-footed defender, Oliver featured in three premiership-winning teams in 2024, for the Brighton Grammar first XVIII, the Sandringham Dragons and Vic Metro. He was named in the Talent League team of the year for his performances with Sandringham and gained All-Australian honours playing for Vic Metro at the AFL National Under-18s Championships.

Oliver was selected by the Giants with pick 19 of the 2024 national draft. After spending the 2025 season as a rebounding defender in the VFL, Oliver got his first opportunities to play in the AFL the following year, kicking a goal on debut against the West Coast Eagles. He finished the season with five appearances at AFL level.

References

  1. ↑ McGowan, Marc (23 November 2024). "'It's not often us – it's the parents': The staggering private school dominance of the AFL draft". The Sydney Morning Herald.
  2. ↑ Cellini, Aidan (28 October 2024). "AFL Draft Profile: Harrison Oliver". Zero Hanger.
  3. ↑ Twomey, Callum (31 October 2024). "'I don't back away': The defender viewed as the toughest 2024 prospect". afl.com.au.
  4. ↑ "'Exceptional' talent under the radar; 'absolute gun's' quiet rise: Stars reveal AFL draft bolters". Fox Sports. 23 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "Hot Harley helps Eagles to superb drought-busting win". The West Australian. 17 May 2026.