Courtney Clarkson

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Courtney Clarkson
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Clarkson in February 2017
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-08-31) 31 August 1991 (age 32)
Original team(s) Cranbourne (VFL Women's)
Draft No. 124, 2016 AFL Women's draft
Debut Round 2, 2017, Western Bulldogs  vs. Adelaide, at VU Whitten Oval
Height 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Forward
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2017 Western Bulldogs 6 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Courtney Clarkson (born 31 August 1991) is an Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL Women's competition. Clarkson was drafted by the Western Bulldogs with their 16th selection and 124th overall in the 2016 AFL Women's draft. [1] She made her debut in the twenty-five point loss to Adelaide at VU Whitten Oval in round two of the 2017 season. [2] She played six matches in her debut season and kicked one goal. [3] She was delisted at the conclusion of the 2017 season. [4]

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