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
Kennedy in June 2019
Personal information
Full name Jessica Kennedy
Date of birth (1990-07-12) 12 July 1990 (age 34)
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

  • Richmond best and fairest: 2018
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]

References

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  1. ^ Iles, Kieran (13 October 2016). "Two more Bendigo Thunder stars head to Carlton". Bendigo Advertiser. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  2. ^ Guthrie, Ben (2 February 2017). "Blue ribbon day for AFLW as Carlton downs Collingwood". AFL Media. Bigpond. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  3. ^ "JESSICA KENNEDY". Australian Football. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  4. ^ Guldon, Jacqueline (1 June 2017). "AFLW trade wrap". Carlton Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 23 October 2017.
  5. ^ Cahill, Georgina. "VFLW leadership group". Richmond FC. Telstra Media. Retrieved 4 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Kennedy crowned inaugural VFLW Best and Fairest". Richmond FC. Telstra Media. 27 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2018.
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