Jess Kennedy
Jess Kennedy | |||
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![]() Kennedy in June 2019 | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | Jessica Kennedy | ||
Date of birth | 12 July 1990 | ||
Original team(s) | Bendigo (VFL Women's) | ||
Draft | 2016 free agent: Carlton | ||
Debut | Round 1, 2017, Carlton vs. Collingwood, at Ikon Park | ||
Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2017 | Carlton | 4 (0) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017. | |||
Career highlights | |||
VFLW
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Source: AustralianFootball.com |
Jess Kennedy (born 12 July 1990) is an Australian rules footballer who played for the Carlton Football Club in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). She was recruited by Carlton as a free agent following the 2016 AFL Women's draft.[1] She made her debut in Round 1, 2017, in the club and the league's inaugural match at Ikon Park against Collingwood.[2] Kennedy finished 2017 having played in four matches with Carlton.[3] She was subsequently delisted at season's end.[4]
Kennedy joined Richmond's VFL Women's side for its first season in 2018 and was named the club's first women's team captain.[5] She won the inaugural best and fairest award that season.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Iles, Kieran (13 October 2016). "Two more Bendigo Thunder stars head to Carlton". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ Guthrie, Ben (2 February 2017). "Blue ribbon day for AFLW as Carlton downs Collingwood". AFL Media. Bigpond. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ "JESSICA KENNEDY". Australian Football. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ Guldon, Jacqueline (1 June 2017). "AFLW trade wrap". Carlton Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
- ^ Cahill, Georgina. "VFLW leadership group". Richmond FC. Telstra Media. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
- ^ "Kennedy crowned inaugural VFLW Best and Fairest". Richmond FC. Telstra Media. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
External links
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