Jessica Edwards (footballer)
Jessica 'Jess' Edwards (born 20 September 1989) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for Carlton in the AFL Women's (AFLW).
| Jess Edwards | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards with Carlton in June 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Jessica Edwards | ||
| Date of birth | 20 September 1989 | ||
| Original team(s) | Collingwood (VFLW) | ||
| Draft | No. 42, 2018 AFLW draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2019, Carlton vs. North Melbourne, at North Hobart Oval | ||
| Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Carlton | ||
| Number | 25 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019– | Carlton | 14 (1) | |
| 1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2021 season. | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early life edit
Edwards was raised in South Australia. Edwards began playing Ladies' Gaelic football as a junior. In 2016 Edwards switched codes and played with the Wandsworth Demons in AFL London before moving to Australia in 2017.[1] Edwards moved to Adelaide and captained North Adelaide Football Club women's team in the SAWFL in 2017. In 2018 Edwards captained the Adelaide University to the SAWFL Grand Final and captained Collingwood in the VFL Women's competition (VFLW) in 2018. Edwards was drafted by Carlton with the 42nd pick overall in the 2018 AFLW draft.[2]
AFLW Career edit
Edwards debuted in the opening round of the 2019 season and played in the 2019 AFL Women's Grand Final.[3]
References edit
- ^ Local footballers ready for tonight’s SANFL women’s competition start by Daniela Abbracciavento for Adelaide Now 17 February 2017
- ^ Balales, Danielle (23 October 2018). "Pick 42: Jess Edwards". Carlton FC. Telstra Media. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
- ^ Warren, Stu (3 February 2019). "Match report: Roos thrash Blues on memorable debut". womens.afl. Telstra Media. Retrieved 14 April 2019.
External links edit
- Jessica Edwards's profile on the official website of the Carlton Football Club
- Jessica Edwards at AustralianFootball.com