Eden Zanker (born 11 November 1999) is an Australian rules footballer playing for Fremantle in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). Zanker was drafted by Melbourne with the club's first selection and sixth pick overall in the 2017 AFL Women's draft.[1] She made her debut in a six-point win against Brisbane at Casey Fields in round 5 of the 2018 season.[2][3]

Eden Zanker
Zanker playing for the Casey Demons in July 2019
Personal information
Born (1999-11-11) 11 November 1999 (age 26)
Original team Bendigo Pioneers (TAC Cup Girls)
Draft No. 6, 2017 AFL Women's draft
Debut Round 5, 2018, Melbourne vs. Brisbane, at Casey Fields
Height 183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Position Forward
Club information
Current club Fremantle
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018–2025 Melbourne 86 (77)
2026– Fremantle 0 (0)
Total 86 (77)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025.
Career highlights
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Zanker lives with her partner Nikita.[4]

References

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  1. Olle, Sarah (18 October 2017). "AFLW draft report card: How every club fared at the 2017 draft, club by club analysis". Fox Sports (Australia). News Corp Australia. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  2. Matthews, Bruce (2 March 2018). "AFLW match report: Dees get back on track". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  3. "AFLW teams, Round 5: Carlton and Melbourne swing major changes for do-or-die matches". Fox Sports. News Corp Australia. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2018.
  4. Black, Sarah (25 November 2025). "'Lifestyle change' drives star Demon's trade dilemma". Australian Football League. Australian Football League. Retrieved 25 November 2025.
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