Selena Karlson

Selena Karlson (born 13 August 1998) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Collingwood in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW). She has previously played for Western Bulldogs and St Kilda.

Selena Karlson
Personal information
Date of birth (1998-08-13) 13 August 1998
Original team(s) Southern Saints (VFL Women's)
Draft No. 34, 2018 AFLW draft
Debut Round 4, 2019, Western Bulldogs vs. Brisbane, at VU Whitten Oval
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Defender
Club information
Current club Collingwood
Number 20
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2019 Western Bulldogs 3 (0)
2020–2021 St Kilda 0 (0)
2023– Collingwood 6 (0)
Total 9 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 6, 2023.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

AFLW career

Karlson was drafted by the Western Bulldogs with the 34th pick overall in the 2018 AFLW draft.[1] Karlson made her AFLW debut in round 4 of the 2019 season.[2] She signed to St Kilda in the expansion signing period in April 2019.[3] In March 2021, Karlson retired after several injuries prevented her from making a senior appearance for St Kilda.[4]

In April 2023, Karlson returned to the AFLW and was drafted by Collingwood.[5]

References
  1. Black, Sarah (24 October 2018). "Draft: Who did your club select?". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  2. Balmer, Matt (23 February 2018). "AFL Women's, Round 4: Brisbane Lions defeat Western Bulldogs in Grand Final rematch". Fox Sports. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  3. "Selena Karlson a Saint once more". St Kilda. Telstra Media. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  4. "St Kilda confirms initial changes to AFLW list". St Kilda. Telstra. 31 March 2021.
  5. "Morris and Karlson Land at the Nest". Collingwood. Telstra. 4 April 2023.
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