Poppy Waterford

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Poppy Waterford
Personal information
Full name Poppy Dutton Waterford
Date of birth (1997-08-19) August 19, 1997 (age 28)
Place of birth South Australia
Original team(s) North Adelaide / Woodville–West Torrens
Height 164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current club Woodville–West Torrens (SANFLW)
Number 1
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2020– Woodville–West Torrens
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2025.

Poppy Waterford (born 19 August 1997) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Woodville-West Torrens Football Club in the SANFL Women's League (SANFLW). She is co-captain of the club and deputy vice-captain of the SANFLW State Team in 2025. Waterford is known for her consistent midfield performances, leadership, and state-level representation.

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Early life and background

Waterford was born on 19 August 1997 in South Australia. Her full name is Poppy Dutton Waterford. She began her SANFLW career with North Adelaide Football Club before joining Woodville-West Torrens Football Club in 2020. [1]

Club career

Since joining the Eagles, Waterford has developed into one of the club’s most reliable and influential midfielders. She finished as runner-up in the club’s Best and Fairest award in both 2023 and 2024. [2] [3]

In 2025, Waterford was named co-captain of the club alongside Annie Falkenberg. [4]

Match performances

Waterford has featured in multiple Team of the Week selections, including in Round 3 of the 2025 season. [5] She was also named among the best players in Round 11 and Round 12 of the 2024 season, including a standout game against Norwood. [6] [7]

State representation

Waterford was selected as deputy vice-captain of the 2025 SANFLW State Team that played against the VFLW in the annual AAMI State Game. [8]

Playing style

Waterford plays as a midfielder, capable of rotating between inside and outside roles. She is noted for her endurance, tackling intensity, and ball-winning ability. In recent seasons, she has averaged around 17 disposals and 9.5 tackles per game. [9]

Discipline

In 2023, Waterford received a one-match suspension after an early guilty plea for forceful front-on contact. [10]

Leadership and consistency

Waterford is considered one of the SANFLW’s most reliable midfielders, having played nearly every match since joining the Eagles. She serves as a mentor for younger players and has been praised for her off-field leadership.

Honours and achievements

References

  1. ↑ "Player Profile: Poppy Waterford". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  2. 1 2 "2024 SANFLW Club Champions". SANFL. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  3. 1 2 "2025 Hostplus SANFLW Pocket Profile – Woodville‑West Torrens". SANFL. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  4. 1 2 "2025 SANFLW captains announced". SANFL. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  5. 1 2 "2025 SANFLW Team of the Week: Round 3". Rookie Me Central. 2 April 2025. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "Recap | 2025 SANFLW – Round 3". Rookie Me Central. April 2025. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "Poppy Waterford statistics". PlayHQ. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  8. 1 2 "SANFLW State Team for AAMI State Game". SANFL. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "Poppy Waterford – SANFLW Player Stats". SANFL. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  10. ↑ "Round 5 SANFLW Match Review Panel". SANFL. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
  11. ↑ "Nield claims record-breaking SANFLW best and fairest". Rookie Me Central. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
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