Janelle Cuthbertson
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Article ImagesJanelle Cuthbertson (born 3 September 1990) is an Australian rules footballer for Port Adelaide in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She has previously played for Fremantle.
Janelle Cuthbertson | |||
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Cuthbertson with Fremantle in March 2021 | |||
Personal information | |||
Date of birth | 3 September 1990 (age 34) | ||
Original team(s) | ‹See Tfd›Perth, WAFL Women's | ||
Draft | No 81, 2019 | ||
Debut | Round 1, 2020, ‹See Tfd›Fremantle vs. ‹See Tfd›Geelong, at Fremantle Oval | ||
Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | ‹See Tfd›Port Adelaide | ||
Number | 1 | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2020–S7 (2022) | ‹See Tfd›Fremantle | 24 (0) | |
2023– | ‹See Tfd›Port Adelaide | 06 (0) | |
Total | 30 (0) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season. | |||
Source: AustralianFootball.com |
Cuthbertson was drafted by Fremantle ahead of the 2020 AFL Women's season[1]
Cuthbertson had a breakout season in 2021, being named in the 2021 AFL Women's All-Australian team on the half-back flank after a strong season as an intercepting defender.[2]
Cuthbertson attended Texas A&M University between 2009 and 2013 and was on their tennis team.[3]
In the 2021 AFL Women's season, Cuthbertson was awarded with her maiden All-Australian blazer, named on the half back position.[4][5] It was announced she re-signed with the Dockers for two more seasons on 5 June 2021.[6][7]
In March 2023, Cuthbertson joined Port Adelaide as part of the 2023 AFL Women's season period of priority signings.[8] She quickly established herself as a reliable and consistent performer at the club, and was appointed Port Adelaide captain ahead of the 2024 season.[9]
- Statistics are correct to the end of the 2021 season.[10]
G |
Goals | K |
Kicks | D |
Disposals | T |
Tackles |
B |
Behinds | H |
Handballs | M |
Marks |
- ^ "Dockers draft round-up: Freo stand tall". The West Australian. 22 October 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ "REVEALED: The 2021 AFLW All-Australian team". AFL Women's Media. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- ^ "Janelle Cuthbertson - Women's Tennis". Texas A&M Athletics - Home of the 12th Man. Retrieved 22 February 2020.
- ^ "REVEALED: The 2021 AFLW All-Australian team". womens.afl. 20 April 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ Zita, David (20 April 2021). "Two AFLW greats reach footy immortality as All-Australian squad revealed". womens.afl. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "AFLW: Super six sign on!". fremantlefc.com.au. 5 June 2021. Retrieved 8 June 2021.
- ^ Black, Sarah (5 June 2021). "Is another Blue on the move? The deals yet to be done". AFL Women's Media. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ Anderson, Jamie (3 March 2023). "Defender Cuthbertson signs with Port Adelaide". Port Adelaide. Telstra.
- ^ Loukas Founten (17 June 2024). "New captain Cuthbertson to head refreshed AFLW leadership group". Port Adelaide FC.
- ^ "Janelle Cuthbertson". Australian Football. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- Janelle Cuthbertson's profile on the official website of the Fremantle Football Club
- Janelle Cuthbertson at AustralianFootball.com