Selena Karlson
| Selena Karlson | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Born | 13 August 1998 | ||
| 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 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2019 | Western Bulldogs | 3 (0) | |
| 2020–2021 | St Kilda | 0 (0) | |
| 2023–2025 | Collingwood | 9 (0) | |
| Total | 12 (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.
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]
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Behinds | H
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Handballs | M
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Marks |
| Season | Team | No. | Games | Totals | Averages (per game) | ||||||||||||
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| G | B | K | H | D | M | T | G | B | K | H | D | M | T | ||||
| 2019 | Western Bulldogs | 26 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 5.0 | 0.7 | 1.7 |
| 2020 | St Kilda | 26 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | St Kilda | 26 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | Collingwood | 20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 7 | 37 | 9 | 12 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.0 | 1.2 | 6.2 | 1.5 | 2.0 |
| 2024 | Collingwood | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| 2025 | Collingwood | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 0.0 | 2.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Career | 12 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 12 | 59 | 12 | 21 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 1.0 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 1.8 | ||
References
- ^ Black, Sarah (24 October 2018). "Draft: Who did your club select?". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Selena Karlson a Saint once more". St Kilda. Telstra Media. 15 April 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- ^ "St Kilda confirms initial changes to AFLW list". St Kilda. Telstra. 31 March 2021.
- ^ "Morris and Karlson Land at the Nest". Collingwood. Telstra. 4 April 2023.
- ^ "Collingwood announces AFLW list changes". Collingwood. Telstra. 12 November 2025.
- ^ "Selena Karlson – player stats by season". Australian Football. Retrieved 12 November 2025.
External links
- Selena Karlson's profile on the official website of the St Kilda Football Club
- Selena Karlson at AustralianFootball.com