Jasmine Evans

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Jasmine Evans
Personal information
Full name Jasmine Evans
Date of birth (2006-02-05) February 5, 2006 (age 19)
Place of birth South Australia
Original team(s) Salisbury (junior hockey & football) / Central District (SANFLW)
Draft No. 33, 2024 AFLW national draft
Debut TBA, Port Adelaide
Height 166 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Forward / Wing
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2025– Port Adelaide 0 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Jasmine Evans (born 5 February 2006) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Port Adelaide in the AFL Women's (AFLW). A versatile small forward and wing, she is noted for her elite foot skills, composure under pressure, and strong goal sense. [1]

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Early life

Evans was born in South Australia. She originally excelled in junior hockey, representing the state, before switching to football at age 15 when her brother's involvement sparked her interest. She joined **Salisbury Football Club**, transitioning from hockey to Aussie Rules. [2]

SANFLW career

Evans debuted in 2022 for Central District Football Club in the SANFL Women's League. She quickly made her mark, winning a premiership alongside Caitlin Wendland in 2023. In 2024, she recorded 15 goals in 14 games and often exceeded 30 disposals (including two games with 37), earning a spot in The Advertiser SANFLW Team of the Year. [1] [3]

AFLW career

Selected by Port Adelaide with pick 33 in the 2024 AFLW National Draft, Evans brings a blend of forward craft and midfield versatility. [1] She was formally welcomed to Alberton wearing **guernsey number 3**—formerly worn by vice-captain Ange Foley. [4] The club highlighted her elite vision, repeat ball-winning (average 10 disposals, three marks), and ability to produce clutch goals. She officially joined ahead of the 2025 season. [3] [4]

Playing style

Evans is recognised for her:

Personal life

A former junior hockey representative for South Australia, Evans switched to football in her mid-teens. She was inspired by her brother's involvement in the sport and has remained based in South Australia. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Power select Jasmine Evans in National Draft". Port Adelaide FC. 15 December 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  2. 1 2 ""Every time I leave, I just can't wait to come back": draftee Evans". Port Adelaide FC. April 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 "Port Adelaide grabs handful of young guns in AFLW draft". Port Adelaide FC. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
  4. 1 2 "2025 AFLW guernsey numbers revealed". Port Adelaide FC. March 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025.
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