Courtney Hodder facts for kids
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Courtney Hodder
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Hodder warming up before the 2022 season 7 AFL Women's Grand Final
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| Born | 8 July 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 155 cm (5 ft 1 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby career
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Courtney Hodder, born on July 8, 2000, is a talented Australian athlete. She plays Australian rules football for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL Women's (AFLW) league. Before playing Aussie Rules, she was a professional rugby union player. She played for teams like the Western Force and the Queensland Reds in the Super W competition. In 2018, she was the top try-scorer in the Super W league.
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Who is Courtney Hodder?
Courtney Hodder is a proud Noongar and Yamatji woman. She grew up in Perth, Western Australia. As a young athlete, she played junior football for Peel Thunder. She was so good that she was chosen for three Under-18 All-Australian teams. This shows she was a top player from a young age.
Courtney's Rugby Career
Courtney started her professional sports journey in rugby union. She played for the Western Force in 2018. This was the first year of the Super W competition. In one amazing game, she scored six tries against the Melbourne Rebels. She ended that season as the player who scored the most tries in the whole league.
In 2019, Courtney had a tough time. She broke her leg, which stopped her from playing. After she recovered, she was chosen to play for Australia A. This was in the Oceania Rugby Women's Championship. She played two games for the national team.
She returned to the Super W in 2020. This time, she played for the Queensland Reds. Even though the season was shorter, she still managed to score five tries.
Switching to Australian Rules Football
On August 28, 2020, the Brisbane Lions signed Courtney. They brought her into the team as a rookie from another sport. This meant she was starting a new sport professionally.
She made her big debut in the 2021 AFL Women's season. In her very first game against Richmond, she kicked a goal with her first ever kick! This was a fantastic start to her AFLW career. She quickly became known for her speed and exciting plays.
Achievements and Awards
Courtney has achieved a lot in her AFLW career so far.
- AFL Women's Rising Star nominee: In 2021, she was nominated for the Rising Star award. This award celebrates the best young players in the league.
- Goal of the Year Winner: Also in 2021, she won the Goal of the Year award. This was for scoring an amazing goal that stood out from all others.
- AFLW Premiership Player: She has been part of two AFLW premiership-winning teams with the Brisbane Lions. She helped her team win the Grand Final in both 2021 and 2023. This means her team won the championship twice!
See also
- List of players who have converted from one football code to another
