Gabriella Pound (born 16 October 1994) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Carlton Football Club in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). She was drafted by Carlton with the club's fourth selection and the thirtieth overall in 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] A consistent 2019 season as a running half back flanker with clean disposal, saw Gabriella awarded the honour of a place in The All Australian Team. She signed a 2-year contract with Carlton on 10 June 2021, after it was revealed the team had conducted a mass re-signing of 13 players.[3] Pound is of Sri Lankan descent through her father.[4]
Gabriella Pound | |||
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![]() Pound with Carlton in July 2019 | |||
Personal information | |||
Date of birth | (1994-10-16) 16 October 1994 (age 27) | ||
Original team(s) | Melbourne University (VFL Women's) | ||
Draft | No. 30, 2016 AFL Women's draft | ||
Debut |
Round 1, 2017, Carlton vs. Collingwood, at Ikon Park | ||
Height | 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
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Current club | Carlton | ||
Number | 6 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2017– | Carlton | 37 (3) | |
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2021 season. | |||
Source: AustralianFootball.com |
Carlton Football Club (AFL Women's) – current squad | |
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Inaugural Carlton Football Club AFL Women's team | |
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Interchange | |
Coach | Damien Keeping |
2019 AFL Women's All-Australian team | |
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← 2018 The position of coach in the AFL Women's All-Australian team is traditionally awarded to the coach of the premiership-winning team. 2020 → |
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