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.
| Sammie Johnson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Samantha Johnson | ||
| Date of birth | 6 August 1992 | ||
| Original team(s) | Casey Demons (VFLW) | ||
| Draft |
Pre-list signing, 2019 national draft Pick 49, 2022 AFL Woman’s draft | ||
| Debut | Round 5, 2020, St Kilda vs. Carlton, at Ikon Park | ||
| Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Melbourne | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2020 | St Kilda | 1 (0) | |
| S7 (2022)– | Melbourne | 3 (0) | |
| Total | 4 (0) | ||
|
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the S7 (2022) season. | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
AFLW career edit
[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]
References edit
- ^ "Samantha Johnson | AFL". saints.com.au. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "AFLW: Saintly pair elevated to senior list". saints.com.au. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "Lifelong Saint Sammie Johnson gets her shot". saints.com.au. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
- ^ "Saints confirm final list changes ahead of 2020 Women's Draft". St Kilda FC. Telstra Media. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ "2022 AFLW Draft | Melbourne welcomes young stars". Melbourne. Telstra. 29 June 2022.
- ^ Nobes, Caitlin (24 September 2022). "Johnson to welcome new arrival". Melbourne. Telstra.
External links edit
- Sammie Johnson's profile on the official website of the St Kilda Football Club
- Sammie Johnson at AustralianFootball.com
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