Grace Kelly (footballer)

Grace Kelly (born 18 April 1994) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for St Kilda in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She has previously played for West Coast Eagles. She is the sister of Adelaide player Niamh Kelly.

Grace Kelly
Kelly with West Coast in 2020
Personal information
Full name Grace Kelly
Date of birth (1994-04-18) 18 April 1994
Original team(s) Mayo (GAA)
Draft 2019 rookie signing
Debut Round 1, 2020, West Coast vs. Collingwood, at Victoria Park
Height 176 cm (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club St Kilda
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2020–2022 West Coast 23 (9)
S7 (2022)– St Kilda 00 (0)
Total 23 (9)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the S7 (2022) season.
Career highlights
Source: AustralianFootball.com

AFLW career

In April 2019, Kelly joined West Coast as an international rookie together with her sister Niamh Kelly.[1][2][3][4][5][6]

In June 2022, Kelly was traded to St Kilda.[7]

Personal life

Kelly is the sister of Adelaide player Niamh Kelly.[8][9]

References

  1. "Mayo sisters Niamh & Grace Kelly sign for West Coast Eagles in AFLW". Midwest Radio. Archived from the original on 28 November 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  2. Duffy, Emma. "'It's something as a child you dream of. To do that alongside my sister in Australia is class'". The42. Archived from the original on 1 November 2019. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  3. "AFLW: Kelly to miss remainder of season". westcoasteagles.com.au. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  4. Duffy, Emma. "Knee injury rules Mayo star out for remainder of Aussie Rules season". The42. Archived from the original on 18 March 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  5. "Irish Kelly sisters shine for AFLW Eagles - Nine Wide World of Sports". wwos.nine.com.au. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  6. "Mayo ladies stars sit tight in Australia". www.mayonews.ie. Archived from the original on 6 April 2020. Retrieved 5 May 2020.
  7. "Kelly commits to the Saints". St Kilda. Telstra. 8 June 2022.
  8. Duffy, Emma. "Irish trio set to lead West Coast's line as Mayo Sister Act sign contract extensions". www.the42.ie. The42. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
  9. Reilly, Eliza. "West Coast AFLW sister act Grace and Niamh Kelly reveal their journey from Bohola in Ireland to the Eagles". www.thewest.com.au. The West Australian. Retrieved 10 April 2021.
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