Sammie Johnson Explained

Sammie Johnson
Fullname:Samantha Johnson
Birth Date:6 August 1992
Originalteam:Casey Demons (VFLW)
Draftpick:Pre-list signing, 2019 national draftPick 49, 2022 AFL Woman’s draft
Debutdate:Round 5, 2020
Debutstadium:Ikon Park
Height:176 cm
Weight:75 kg
Position:Midfielder
Years1:2020
Games Goals1:1 (0)
Years2:S7 (2022)–
Games Goals2:3 (0)
Games Goalstotal:4 (0)
Statsend:the S7 (2022) season

Samantha Johnson (born 6 August 1992) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Melbourne in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She has previously played for St Kilda.

AFLW career

[1] [2] [3] In August 2020, she was delisted by St Kilda.[4]

In June 2022, Johnson returned to the AFLW after being drafted by Melbourne.[5] After playing three games, Johnson announced she was pregnant on September 24, and would sit out the rest of that season: she became the first ever AFLW player to play while pregnant.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Samantha Johnson AFL. saints.com.au. en. 2020-05-05.
  2. Web site: AFLW: Saintly pair elevated to senior list. saints.com.au. en. 2020-05-05.
  3. Web site: Lifelong Saint Sammie Johnson gets her shot. saints.com.au. en. 2020-05-05.
  4. News: Saints confirm final list changes ahead of 2020 Women’s Draft . 17 August 2020 . St Kilda FC . Telstra Media . 12 August 2020.
  5. Web site: 2022 AFLW Draft Melbourne welcomes young stars. Telstra. Melbourne. 29 June 2022.
  6. Web site: Johnson to welcome new arrival. Caitlin. Nobes. Telstra. Melbourne. 24 September 2022.