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Joe Furphy

Clifton Hill,Australia

Summary

Former professional athlete with experience as an AFL player for the Geelong Football Club, bringing a strong background in discipline, teamwork, and high-performance environments. Academically, I have a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from RMIT and have completed two years of a Bachelor of Space Science. Known for being dependable, adaptable, and highly motivated, I am seeking a role that allows me to apply the skills developed through both my education and elite sports career to contribute meaningfully and grow professionally.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Competing in the Victorian Football League (VFL)

Coburg Lions Football Club
11.2024 - Current
  • Demonstrating elite-level athleticism, teamwork, and resilience
  • Balancing high-performance training and competition with external professional development
  • Developing leadership and mentoring skills within a competitive team environment

Professional AFL Player

Geelong Cats Football Club
01.2023 - 10.2024
  • Played at the highest level in the Australian Football League (AFL), gaining firsthand experience in elite sports performance, discipline, and strategic game execution
  • Thrived in a high-pressure environment, working alongside top-tier athletes, coaches, and sports professionals
  • Developed strong skills in leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and mental resilience

Basketball Coach

Carey Baptist Grammar School
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Coached Year 7, 8, and 9 women's basketball teams, developing their technical skills, game strategy, and teamwork
  • Provided mentorship and leadership to young athletes, fostering their confidence and competitive spirit
  • Managed training sessions and game-day preparations, ensuring player development and team cohesion

Labourer & Traffic Management

Balmain & Co Construction Company
01.2018 - 12.2022
  • Worked across multiple construction sites, handling a wide range of practical and physically demanding tasks
  • Developed strong teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership skills while managing and coordinating with other workers
  • Gained certifications in High-Risk Work, Traffic Management, and Workplace Safety (White Card)

Education

Bachelor of Space Science -

RMIT University
12.2023

Bachelor of Business - Marketing - Applied

RMIT University
06-2022

Construction Industry Training -

01.2022

Northcote High School
12-2017

Accomplishments

Sporting Achievements:

  • 2023 - 2024: Played professionally in the AFL with Geelong Football Club, transitioning from a basketball background and adapting to an elite football environment.,
  • 2019: Selected for the Australian Basketball Team to compete in Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) exhibition games, facing teams from Ukraine, Serbia, and China.,
  • 2018: Selected for the Northern Knights TAC Cup Squad and invited to the AFL Academy Camp.,
  • 2016 - 2022: Awarded Most Valuable Player (MVP) for six consecutive basketball seasons.,
  • 2016 & 2017: Named Northcote High School Athlete of the Year.

Interests

Travel
  • Extensive international travel, including solo and group trips across Europe, developing adaptability, cultural awareness, and independence
Football
  • Played professional AFL with the Geelong Football Club (2024), transitioning from basketball after being recruited as a Category B Rookie
  • Currently competing in the VFL with Coburg Lions Football Club (2025)
Basketball
  • Competed at a semi-professional level for Melbourne University in the Victorian Championship League (BIG V)
  • Continued involvement in the sport through coaching and mentoring young athletes

Timeline

Competing in the Victorian Football League (VFL)

Coburg Lions Football Club
11.2024 - Current

Professional AFL Player

Geelong Cats Football Club
01.2023 - 10.2024

Basketball Coach

Carey Baptist Grammar School
01.2023 - 12.2023

Labourer & Traffic Management

Balmain & Co Construction Company
01.2018 - 12.2022

Construction Industry Training -

Bachelor of Space Science -

RMIT University

Bachelor of Business - Marketing - Applied

RMIT University

Northcote High School

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