Alex Saundry

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Alex Saundry
Personal information
Date of birth (1992-07-08) 8 July 1992 (age 32)
Original team(s) Melbourne University (VFL Womens)
Debut Round 1, 2017, Greater Western Sydney  vs. Adelaide, at Thebarton Oval
Height 167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Position(s) Defender
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2017–2018 Greater Western Sydney 4 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2018 season.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Alex Saundry (born 8 July 1992) is an Australian rules footballer who played for the Greater Western Sydney Giants in the AFL Women's competition. Saundry was recruited by Greater Western Sydney as a free agent in October 2016. [1] She made her debut in the thirty-six point loss to Adelaide at Thebarton Oval in the opening round of the 2017 season. [2] She played four matches in her debut season. [3] She was delisted by Greater Western Sydney at the end of the 2018 season. [4]

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References

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