Jasmyn Hewett Explained

Jasmyn Hewett
Birth Date:	28 September 1993
Originalteam:	St Mary's (NTFL)
Draftpick:	No. 16, 2017 AFL Women's draft
Debutdate:	Round 1, 2018
Debutstadium:	Norwood Oval
Height:	182 cm
Position:	Utility
Years1:	2018–2019
Games Goals1:	7 (2)
Years2:	2020–2021
Games Goals2:	6 (0)
Years3:	2022 (S6)–2022 (S7)
Games Goals3:	3 (1)
Games Goalstotal:	16 (3)
Statsend:	2022 season 7
Careerhighlights:	AFL Women's premiership player: 2022 (S6)

Jasmyn Hewett (born 28 September 1993) is an Australian rules footballer who played for Adelaide and for the Gold Coast in the AFL Women's (AFLW).

Early life and career

Originally from Stirling North, South Australia, Hewett moved to Darwin, Northern Territory in May 2016.^{[1] [2]} While living in Stirling North she had played netball and her only experience with football was kicking a football with her dad at home,^[2] but upon moving to Darwin she began playing for St Mary's Football Club in the 2016/17 NTFL Women's season.^[3] She kicked six goals in her first match and 36 goals for the season, the most at the club, and was named the league's rising star, also coming second in the league's Most Valuable Player Award.^{[1] [2]} Hewett participated in the AFL Women's Draft Combine in 2017 and was ranked in the top 10 in all six physical tests, including being ranked second in the Yo-Yo test, the vertical jump and the 2 kilometre time trial.^{[1] [4]}

AFLW career

Hewett was drafted by Adelaide with their second selection and sixteenth overall in the 2017 AFL Women's draft.^[3] She made her debut in the twelve point loss to Brisbane at Norwood Oval in the opening round of the 2018 season.^[5]

After the AFLW season, Hewett was listed as one of the players in NT Thunder's squad for their inaugural season in the VFLW.^[6] She re-signed with Adelaide for the 2019 season in May 2018.^[7]

In April 2019, Hewett joined expansion club the Gold Coast.^[8]

In June 2021, Hewett returned to Adelaide, signing as a delisted free agent.^[9] Ahead of 2022 season 7, she was placed on the inactive list.^[10] In March 2023, it was understood by the club that for a second straight season, she wouldn't be able to play due to her work commitments as a rescue firefighter in Darwin. Therefore, the club decided to delist her but was welcomed to return if she had the chance to return to the AFLW.^[11]

Notes and References

1. Web site: AFLW Pick No.16: Jasmyn Hewett. 18 October 2017. 4 August 2018. AFC.com.au. Telstra Media.
2. Web site: Hewett shines up North. Carcich. Matt. 17 March 2017. 4 August 2018. The Transcontinental. Fairfax Media.
3. News: Jasmyn Hewett selected by Adelaide Crows in AFLW draft. Hislop. Jack. 20 October 2018. Northern Territory News. News Corp Australia. 3 February 2018.
4. Web site: SA Pair Allan and Hewett shine at AFLW Combine. McGowan. Marc. 5 October 2017. 4 August 2018. AFL.com.au. Telstra Media.
5. News: AFLW Round 1 teams named: Stars set for second season. Salemme. kate. 1 February 2018. Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. 3 February 2018.
6. Web site: AFLW: NT Thunder finalise team for VFLW. Black. Sarah. 27 April 2018. 4 August 2018. AFL.com.au. Telstra Media.
7. Web site: AFLW: Adelaide Crows retain big three as Chelsea Randall re-signs. Capel. Andrew. 1 June 2018. 4 August 2018. news.com.au. News Corp Australia.
8. Web site: SUNS lock in ex-Crow Hewett. Josh. Cheadle. . Telstra Media. 18 April 2019.
9. Web site: AFLW: Hewett returns to the Crows. Telstra Media. Adelaide. 25 June 2021.
10. Web site: AFLW: List update. Adelaide. Telstra. 14 July 2022. Adelaide has signed small forward Jess Waterhouse as a replacement for premiership player Jasmyn Hewett, who is moving onto the inactive list..
11. Web site: AFLW: List management changes. Telstra. Adelaide. 20 March 2023. For the second straight season Jasmyn Hewett’s work commitments as an aviation rescue firefighter in Darwin will prevent her from playing. Given the circumstances the Club has made the decision to delist Hewett.