Jess Wuetschner


Jessica Wuetschner is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Brisbane Lions in the AFL Women's.

Early life

Wuetschner was born in 1992 in Hobart, Tasmania. She first played football for a club at 16, and was playing for East Fremantle when she was drafted.

AFL Women's career

Wuetschner was recruited by with the number 34 pick in the 2016 AFL Women's draft. She made her debut in the Lions' inaugural game against at Casey Fields on 5 February 2017. Wuetschner kicked two goals during Brisbane's six-point loss to Adelaide in the 2017 grand final. At the end of the season, she was listed in the 40-player All-Australian squad.
In 2018, Wuetschner placed second behind Brooke Lochland in the league goal-kicking award, finishing the regular season with 11 goals. Despite playing in another six-point grand final loss, this time at the hands of the Western Bulldogs, she once again kicked two goals for Brisbane on the day. Her standout year as a forward was rewarded with selection in the All-Australian team. She re-signed with the Lions for the following season, having rejected offers from expansion club North Melbourne.
Brisbane slumped to a 2-5 win-loss record in 2019, however Wuetschner still managed eight goals from seven matches—including a three-goal performance in her club's two-point round 1 victory against Greater Western Sydney—and earned a third All-Australian nomination.

AFLW Statistics

Statistics correct to the end of 2019 season.
Led the league for the season only
Led the league after the Grand Final only
Led the league after season and Grand Final

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