Paige Scott

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Paige Scott
Personal information
Full name Paige Scott
Date of birth (2004-06-25) 25 June 2004 (age 21)
Original team(s) Greater Western Victoria Rebels (NAB League Girls)
Draft No. 8, 2022 national draft
No. 31, 2024 national draft
Debut Round 1, 2022 (S7), Essendon  vs. Hawthorn, at Marvel Stadium
Height 169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club Richmond
Number 5
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2022 (S7)–2024 Essendon 28 (12)
2025– Richmond 0 (0)
Total28 (12)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2024 season.
Career highlights
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Paige Scott (born 25 June 2004) is an Australian rules footballer playing for Richmond in the AFL Women's (AFLW). They previously played for Essendon.

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AFL Women's career

Scott was recruited by Essendon with the eighth pick in the 2022 AFL Women's draft. [1] They debuted for the Bombers in the opening round of 2022 season 7, playing in Essendon's inaugural AFL Women's team. [2] On debut, Scott collected 16 disposals and a goal, earning a nomination for the 2022 AFL Women's season 7 Rising Star award. [3]

At the end of the 2024 season, Scott requested a trade away from Essendon. When a trade did not materialise, they "delisted themselves" from the Bombers and nominated for the upcoming draft. [4] Richmond then selected them in the draft with pick 31. [5]

Personal life

Scott uses they/them pronouns. [6]

Statistics

Updated to the end of round 9, 2022 (S7). [7]

Legend
  G  
Goals
  K  
Kicks
  D  
Disposals  
  T  
Tackles
  B  
Behinds  
  H  
Handballs  
  M  
Marks
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game) Votes
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2022 (S7) Essendon 3297555308521210.80.66.13.39.42.32.3
Career97555308521210.80.66.13.39.42.32.3

Honours and achievements

References

  1. Laughton, Max (29 June 2022). "Swans take 'Cripps-like' mid first; Test cricket great's daughter joins childhood club: AFLW Draft wrap". Fox Sports . Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  2. "AFLW Team Selection: Round 1 v Hawthorn". essendonfc.com.au. 26 August 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  3. Erikson, Daniel (29 August 2022). "Dynamic Bomber, Port ball-magnet earn Rising Star nominations". womens.afl. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  4. "AFLW: Scott nominates for AFLW draft". Essendon Football Club . Melbourne. 12 December 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  5. "2024 AFLW Draft: Scott gets to AFLW Tigers". Richmond Football Club . Melbourne. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  6. "The Drip Tray Episode". The Sporting Record. 19 December 2024. 3CR Melbourne . Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  7. "Paige Scott – player stats by season". Australian Football. Retrieved 26 October 2022.