Selena Karlson

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Selena Karlson
Personal information
Born (1998-08-13) 13 August 1998 (age 27)
Original team Southern Saints (VFL Women's)
Draft No. 34, 2018 AFLW draft
Debut Round 4, 2019, Western Bulldogs  vs. Brisbane, at VU Whitten Oval
Height 181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Position Defender
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2019 Western Bulldogs 3 (0)
2020–2021 St Kilda 0 (0)
2023–2025 Collingwood 9 (0)
Total12 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2025 season.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Selena Karlson (born 13 August 1998) is an Australian rules footballer who played for Western Bulldogs, St Kilda, and Collingwood in the AFL Women's (AFLW) competition.

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AFLW career

Karlson was drafted by the Western Bulldogs with the 34th pick overall in the 2018 AFLW draft. [1] Karlson made her AFLW debut in round 4 of the 2019 season. [2] She signed to St Kilda in the expansion signing period in April 2019. [3] In March 2021, Karlson retired after several injuries prevented her from making a senior appearance for St Kilda. [4]

In April 2023, Karlson returned to the AFLW and was drafted by Collingwood. [5] She played nine games for the club at AFLW level and was delisted at the end of the 2025 AFL Women's season. [6]

Statistics

Updated to the end of the 2025 season. [7]

Legend
  G  
 Goals
  K  
 Kicks
  D  
 Disposals  
  T  
 Tackles
  B  
 Behinds  
  H  
 Handballs  
  M  
 Marks
SeasonTeamNo.GamesTotalsAverages (per game)
GBKHDMTGBKHDMT
2019 Western Bulldogs 2630010515250.00.03.31.75.00.71.7
2020 St Kilda 260——————————————
2021 St Kilda 260——————————————
2023 Collingwood 20600307379120.00.05.01.26.21.52.0
2024 Collingwood 20100202010.00.02.00.02.00.01.0
2025 Collingwood 20200505130.00.02.50.02.50.51.5
Career120047125912210.00.03.91.04.91.01.8

References

  1. ↑ Black, Sarah (24 October 2018). "Draft: Who did your club select?". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  2. ↑ Balmer, Matt (23 February 2018). "AFL Women's, Round 4: Brisbane Lions defeat Western Bulldogs in Grand Final rematch". Fox Sports. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  3. ↑ "Selena Karlson a Saint once more". St Kilda . Telstra Media. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  4. ↑ "St Kilda confirms initial changes to AFLW list". St Kilda . Telstra. 31 March 2021.
  5. ↑ "Morris and Karlson Land at the Nest". Collingwood . Telstra. 4 April 2023.
  6. ↑ "Collingwood announces AFLW list changes". Collingwood . Telstra. 12 November 2025.
  7. ↑ "Selena Karlson – player stats by season". Australian Football. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
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