Sammie Johnson | |||
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Personal information | |||
Full name | Samantha Johnson | ||
Date of birth | 6 August 1992 | ||
Original team(s) | Casey Demons (VFLW) | ||
Draft | Pre-list signing, 2019 national draft Pick 49, 2022 AFL Woman’s draft | ||
Debut | Round 5, 2020, St Kilda vs. Carlton, at Ikon Park | ||
Height | 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Melbourne | ||
Playing career1 | |||
Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
2020 | St Kilda | 1 (0) | |
S7 (2022)– | Melbourne | 3 (0) | |
Total | 4 (0) | ||
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the S7 (2022) season. | |||
Source: AustralianFootball.com |
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[1] [2] [3] In August 2020, she was delisted by St Kilda. [4]
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