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Orazio Fantasia

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Dynamic, skilful forward who was used in stints across half-back in 2020, but couldn't overcome a calf strain which restricted him to just five games in another injury-interrupted season.

Player sponsors: Gavin McArthur, Ballarat Bombers Supporter Group INC, Nicholas Falconer, Nick Kyrcos

AFL awards: Rising Star nominee (2015, 2016), 2017 AFLPA 22under22 team

Club awards: 2018 Bruce Heymanson Best Clubman Award, 2017 Most Improved Player, 2016 Bruce Heymanson Best Team Player Award

Orazio Fantasia

Dynamic, skilful forward who was used in stints across half-back in 2020, but couldn't overcome a calf strain which restricted him to just five games in another injury-interrupted season.

Player sponsors: Gavin McArthur, Ballarat Bombers Supporter Group INC, Nicholas Falconer, Nick Kyrcos

AFL awards: Rising Star nominee (2015, 2016), 2017 AFLPA 22under22 team

Club awards: 2018 Bruce Heymanson Best Clubman Award, 2017 Most Improved Player, 2016 Bruce Heymanson Best Team Player Award

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Team and player honours

Bruce Heymanson Best Clubman
Years award won:
2018
AFLPA 22under22 team
Years award won:
2017
AFL Rising Star nominee
Years award won:
Round 23, 2015 and round 17, 2016
Most Improved Player
Years award won:
2017
Bruce Heymanson Best Team Player Award
Years award won:
2016

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Latest Player Videos

  • 03:25

    Roaming Raz | A tour of the hub (Part 1)

    Orazio Fantasia takes you on a tour of the Bombers' hub Southport, Queensland.

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  • 02:08

    Bomber Bracket | Orazio Fantasia

    Orazio Fantasia features in this edition of Bomber Bracket, a segment to identify a player's favourite thing by the process of elimination.

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  • 00:38

    Highlight of the day | Fantasia's classy finish

    The speedy Orazio Fantasia finishes from 50 against GWS in round 10, 2018. The Highlight of the Day is presented by Fujitsu.

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  • 02:12

    Rd 1 | Fantasia pre-game

    Forward Orazio Fantasia spoke before our match against Fremantle. Courtesy of Fox Footy.

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  • 13:27

    DON AIR (2020) | Episode 1.5

    Listen to the first DON AIR 'mini pod', fuelled by Map Coffee.

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  • 00:42

    Marsh Series | Raz finishes silky ball movement

    Orazio Fantasia caps off some classy ball movement from Essendon.

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  • 07:27

    BTV: Media Conference | Fantasia - August 29

    Orazio Fantasia spoke to the media at The Hangar this afternoon.

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  • 00:55

    Rd 20 | Fantasia's freakish goal

    Orazio Fantasia shows some individual brilliance before slotting the goal.

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  • 02:02

    DON AIR | Raz's new do

    Raz reveals the reasoning behind his new look. Listen to episode 10 of DON AIR at essendonfc.com.au/don-air

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  • 00:48

    Rd 16 | Orazio's snap gets the 'G buzzing

    Orazio Fantasia produces a stunning goal from a tight angle.

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Latest Player News

  1. Fantasia joins Port Adelaide

    Essendon agrees to a deal with Port Adelaide for Orazio Fantasia.

  2. Injury update: Laverde, Fantasia to miss weeks

    Jayden Laverde is set for surgery, while Orazio Fantasia will miss up to a month.

  3. Raz the defender set to stay

    The Bombers are set to persist with Orazio Fantasia as a defender.

  4. Fantasia in the mix to face Demons

    All the latest injury news ahead of Sunday's match against Melbourne.

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