Jessica Edwards (footballer) explained

Fullname:Jessica Edwards
Jess Edwards
Birth Date:20 September 1989
Originalteam:Collingwood (VFLW)
Draftpick:No. 42, 2018 AFLW draft
Debutdate:Round 1, 2019
Debutstadium:North Hobart Oval
Height:171 cm
Position:Defender
Guernsey:25
Years1:2019–
Games Goals1:14 (1)
Statsend:the 2021 season

Jessica 'Jess' Edwards (born 20 September 1989) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for in the AFL Women's (AFLW).

Early life

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

Edwards debuted in the opening round of the 2019 season and played in the 2019 AFL Women's Grand Final.[3]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/messenger/sport/local-footballers-ready-for-tonights-sanfl-womens-competition-start/news-story/cb39df291a23c161650405f69d869284 Local footballers ready for tonight’s SANFL women’s competition start
  2. News: Balales . Danielle . Pick 42: Jess Edwards . 14 April 2019 . Carlton FC . Telstra Media . 23 October 2018.
  3. News: Warren . Stu . Match report: Roos thrash Blues on memorable debut . 14 April 2019 . womens.afl . . 3 February 2019.