Kaitlyn Ashmore facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kaitlyn Ashmore |
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Ashmore with North Melbourne in March 2021
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| Full name | Kaitlyn Ashmore | ||
| Date of birth | 8 November 1991 | ||
| Original team | Melbourne University (VFLW) | ||
| Draft | 2016 priority signing | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2017, Brisbane v. Melbourne, at Casey Fields |
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| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
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| Current club | Hawthorn | ||
| Number | 10 | ||
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Kaitlyn Ashmore (born 8 November 1991) is a talented Australian rules footballer. She plays for the Hawthorn Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW) league. Before joining Hawthorn, Kaitlyn played for the Brisbane Lions and North Melbourne. She was one of the first players to be signed for the new AFLW league.
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Kaitlyn's Early Football Journey
Kaitlyn Ashmore started playing football in Ballarat, a city in Victoria, Australia. In 2012, she was chosen to represent Vic Country in Australian rules football. That same year, she won a special award called the Pierre de Coubertin award. This award is given to outstanding athletes by the Victorian Olympic Council.
Playing in Exhibition Matches
The next year, in 2013, Kaitlyn was picked by the Melbourne Football Club. She played in the very first AFL-approved women's exhibition match. This game was against the Western Bulldogs. She played for Melbourne again in 2014.
After these games, Kaitlyn was drafted by the Western Bulldogs in 2015. She played in the first-ever women's AFL game that was shown live on television. This was a big moment for women's football!
Playing for University Teams
While playing in these early AFL women's games, Kaitlyn also played for Melbourne University. She was part of their premier division team in the Victorian Women’s Football League. In 2014, she helped Federation University win a gold medal. She was also chosen for the All-Australian team at the Australian University Games.
Kaitlyn's AFL Women's Career
Kaitlyn Ashmore has had an exciting career in the AFLW. She has played for three different clubs.
Time with Brisbane
In August 2016, Kaitlyn was one of the first players signed by the Brisbane team. This was before the very first AFL Women's season in 2017. To play for Brisbane, she had to move about 1,600 kilometers from Melbourne! At the end of the 2017 season, Kaitlyn was named in the group of 40 players for the All-Australian squad. She signed on to play with Brisbane again for the 2018 season.
Playing for North Melbourne
After two seasons with Brisbane, Kaitlyn joined North Melbourne. This team was new to the AFLW competition in 2019. She continued to play for North Melbourne in 2020 and 2021. In the shorter 2020 season, she was the team's top goalkicker, scoring 9 goals.
In 2021, Kaitlyn made history. In Round 6, she became the first AFLW player to win 25 games. This was a huge achievement for her!
Moving to Hawthorn
In June 2022, Kaitlyn Ashmore moved to the new expansion club, Hawthorn. She continues to play for them today.
Kaitlyn's Life Off the Field
Outside of football, Kaitlyn Ashmore is also a dedicated professional. She studied teaching at Federation University. She is now a qualified primary school teacher. She currently works as a teacher in Melbourne.
Career Highlights and Achievements
Kaitlyn has achieved many great things in her football career.
Brisbane
- AFL Women's minor premiership: 2017 (This means her team finished first at the end of the regular season.)
Hawthorn
- McClelland Trophy: 2024 (This trophy is awarded to the best-performing club across all AFL competitions.)
Individual
- North Melbourne leading goalkicker: 2020 (She scored the most goals for her team in that season.)
