Adelaide’s second selection, with pick No. 30, was former Australian basketball star
Pick No. 30
Jessica Foley
Age: 35 (20/4/1983)
Height: 183cm
Position: Ruck/utility
Local club: Sturt/Fitzroy
Occupation: Doctor
Playing style: Has predominantly played in the ruck but can also play as a key-position defender or forward. Aggressive and excellent follow-up efforts considering her height.
Key achievements:
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- Averaged more than 18 disposals a game, with a standout performance in Round Three with 26 disposals, 11 marks, seven tackles
- Former Australian and state basketballer
- Former Adelaide Lighting captain
You may not know:
- Jess attended Duke University in North Carolina where she played basketball and completed pre-med courses
- She was drafted by WNBA's Indiana Fever in
- She played footy in the backyard growing up with her brothers and Dad, but only started playing footy at
GM of Football Administration Phil Harper said:
“Jess is a great story and another example of the opportunities AFLW has created for female athletes. She’s a former elite-level basketballer who dominated in her first