Shineah Goody

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Shineah Goody
Personal information
Full name Shineah Goody
Date of birth (2005-11-08) November 8, 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Edithburgh, South Australia
Original team(s) Woodville-West Torrens (SANFLW)
Draft Pre-signed, 2023 Expansion U18 Talent Pathway
Debut Round 1, 2024, Port Adelaide
Height 162 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2024– Port Adelaide 14 (3)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Shineah Goody (born 8 November 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Port Adelaide Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She was recruited through the Expansion U18 Talent Pathway in 2023 and made her AFLW debut in 2024. Goody was the runner-up in the 2024 AFLW Rising Star award and was named Port Adelaide’s Best First Year Player.

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Early life

Goody grew up in Edithburgh, South Australia, and began her football career at a young age. She played for Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL Women’s League and made her senior debut at the age of 15. [1]

In 2022, she represented South Australia at the AFLW Under-18 National Championships, where she was named in the All-Australian team. Her standout performance included a match with 34 disposals, 10 marks, and 9 tackles. [2]

AFLW career

Goody was pre-signed by Port Adelaide as part of the 2023 Expansion U18 Talent Pathway. She made her AFLW debut in Round 1 of the 2024 season during the Showdown against Adelaide. In that match, she collected 15 disposals, kicked a goal, and recorded six inside 50s. Her performance earned her a nomination for the AFLW Rising Star award. [3]

Over the 2024 AFLW season, Goody played 14 games and averaged 13 disposals, 5.3 tackles, and 3 marks per game. [4] She finished second in the voting for the 2024 AFLW Rising Star award, behind teammate Matilda Scholz. [5] At the conclusion of the season, she was awarded Port Adelaide’s Best First Year Player. [6]

Playing style

Goody plays primarily as a midfielder and is recognised for her contested ball-winning ability, tackling pressure, and composure. Though relatively short at 162 cm, she has been praised for her clean hands, football intelligence, and ability to influence play both defensively and offensively. [7]

Honours

See also

References

  1. "Port Adelaide secures Shineah Goody ahead of AFLW Draft". SANFL. South Australian National Football League. 30 May 2023. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  2. 1 2 "AFLW U18s Player Focus: Shineah Goody (South Australia)". Rookie Me Central. 12 April 2022. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Oh, Goody: Port Adelaide young gun Shineah Goody lands Telstra AFLW Rising Star nomination". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media. 4 September 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  4. "Shineah Goody AFLW Statistics". AFLWStats.com. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  5. 1 2 "Scholz crowned Rising Star". Port Adelaide FC. 27 November 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  6. 1 2 "Goody honoured with Best First Year Player award". Port Adelaide FC. 1 December 2024. Retrieved 16 July 2025.
  7. "Shineah Goody – AFLW Draft Profile". Rookie Me Central. Retrieved 16 July 2025.