Emily McGuire facts for kids
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White playing for Fremantle in January 2018
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| Date of birth | 12 January 1999 | ||
| Original team | Swan Districts (WAWFL) | ||
| Draft | No. 33, 2017 AFL Women's draft | ||
| Debut | Round 3, 2018, Fremantle v. Melbourne, at Fremantle Oval |
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| Position(s) | Forward | ||
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Emily McGuire is an Australian rules footballer born on 12 January 1999. She played in the AFL Women's (AFLW) league, which is the top competition for women's Australian rules football. Emily played for two teams during her career: the Fremantle Football Club and the West Coast Eagles.
Emily McGuire's Football Journey
Emily McGuire began her professional football journey when she was chosen in the 2017 AFL Women's draft. This is a special event where AFLW teams pick new players. Fremantle Football Club selected her as their fifth choice, which was the thirty-third player picked overall.
AFLW Debut and Rising Star
Emily made her first AFLW appearance in round three of the 2018 AFL Women's season. Her debut game was against the Melbourne Football Club at Fremantle Oval. It was an exciting match that Fremantle won by five points.
In this game, Emily showed her talent by kicking two goals. Because of her great performance, she was nominated for the 2018 AFL Women's Rising Star award. This award celebrates young players who show outstanding skill and promise in the league.
Later Career
After the 2018 season, Emily was delisted by Fremantle. This means she was no longer part of their team. Later, in August 2020, she was also delisted by the West Coast Eagles.
Emily McGuire played a total of six games in the AFLW, scoring two goals during her career.
