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]
Jess Kennedy | |||
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![]() Kennedy in June 2019 | |||
Personal information | |||
Full name | Jessica Kennedy | ||
Date of birth | (1990-07-12) 12 July 1990 (age 32) | ||
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 |
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]
Inaugural Carlton Football Club AFL Women's team | |
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Full-back | |
Half-back | |
Centre | |
Half-forward | |
Full-forward | |
Ruck | |
Interchange | |
Coach | Damien Keeping |
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