Christina Bernardi


Christina Bernardi is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Richmond Football Club in the AFL Women's competition. Bernadi was drafted by Collingwood in 2017 and was selected in the 2018 AFL Women's All-Australian team and was Collingwood's leading goalkicker in 2018.

Early life

Bernardi was introduced to football by future teammate and captain Steph Chiocci, after they met at RMIT University where they studied teaching, and played for the RMIT Redbacks. She joined VFLW club Diamond Creek in 2012. After kicking 33 goals in the 2016 season as a small forward, she missed the grand final against Darebin Falcons due to having committed to a volunteering trip in South Africa.

AFL Women's career

Collingwood (2017–2018)

In October 2016, Bernardi was drafted by Collingwood, joining 13 other players from Diamond Creek who were drafted to AFLW clubs. She played in a pre-season practice match against the, scoring Collingwood's first goal. She made her debut in round 1, 2017, in the inaugural AFLW match at IKON Park against.
Collingwood re-signed Bernardi for the 2018 season during the trade period in May 2017.

Greater Western Sydney (2019)

Ahead of the 2019 season, Bernardi was traded to Greater Western Sydney as part of a 5-way deal, including Talia Radan and 12 picks.

Richmond (2020–)

Bernardi joined Richmond in the expansion club signing period in April 2019.

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Personal life

Outside of football, Bernardi has worked as a physical education teacher at Ivanhoe Grammar School.

Honours and achievements