Courtney Wakefield

Courtney Wakefield (born 29 March 1987) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Richmond Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). Wakefield signed with Richmond during the first period of the 2019 expansion club signing period in May. She made her debut against Carlton at Ikon Park in the opening round of the 2020 season. Wakefield won the team's inaugural goalkicking award, after kicking four goals over the six-match season. Wakefield achieved selection in Champion Data's 2021 AFLW All-Star stats team, after leading the league for average tackles inside 50 in the 2021 AFL Women's season, totalling 2.2 a game. In November 2022, Wakefield announced her retirement from football.

Courtney Wakefield
Wakefield with Richmond in February 2020
Personal information
Date of birth (1987-03-29) 29 March 1987
Original team(s) Richmond (VFLW)
Debut Round 1, 2020, Richmond vs. Carlton, at Ikon Park
Height 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Forward
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2020–2022 (S7) Richmond 30 (31)
Total 30 (31)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2022 season 7.
Career highlights
Source: AustralianFootball.com
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