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Gemma Houghton

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Star forward Gemma Houghton is one of the most athletic and talented players in the competition. Her blistering pace and ability to turn games around makes Houghton a particularly dangerous asset – confirmed by her status as one of the best forwards in the AFLW. The two-time All-Australian cemented herself in history as she became the first AFLW player to reach 100 goals after a memorable kick after the siren in Round 12, 2025.

Houghton was prolific once again in 2025, booting 23 goals and playing in all 12 games. She finished second in the league's goalkicking tally, only behind teammate Indy Tahau. Coming off a career-best year in front of goal, which also saw her nominated for the All-Australian side, has her poised for a huge 2026.

Despite being born and raised in Western Australia, Houghton was a Port Adelaide supporter growing up. Houghton is affectionately nicknamed ‘Aunty’ – a moniker stemming from both her warm, maternal nature and First Nations roots.

Honours

- First AFLW player to kick 100 goals
- Runner-up Best & Fairest (2023)
- All-Australian (2019 & 2020)
- All-Australian nominee (2023, 2025)
- Club Leading Goalkicker (Fremantle, 2019 & 2020 and Port Adelaide, 2022, 2023 & 2024)
- Leadership Group (2022)
- Goal of the Year nominee (Round 7, 2023)

Gemma Houghton

Star forward Gemma Houghton is one of the most athletic and talented players in the competition. Her blistering pace and ability to turn games around makes Houghton a particularly dangerous asset – confirmed by her status as one of the best forwards in the AFLW. The two-time All-Australian cemented herself in history as she became the first AFLW player to reach 100 goals after a memorable kick after the siren in Round 12, 2025.

Houghton was prolific once again in 2025, booting 23 goals and playing in all 12 games. She finished second in the league's goalkicking tally, only behind teammate Indy Tahau. Coming off a career-best year in front of goal, which also saw her nominated for the All-Australian side, has her poised for a huge 2026.

Despite being born and raised in Western Australia, Houghton was a Port Adelaide supporter growing up. Houghton is affectionately nicknamed ‘Aunty’ – a moniker stemming from both her warm, maternal nature and First Nations roots.

Honours

- First AFLW player to kick 100 goals
- Runner-up Best & Fairest (2023)
- All-Australian (2019 & 2020)
- All-Australian nominee (2023, 2025)
- Club Leading Goalkicker (Fremantle, 2019 & 2020 and Port Adelaide, 2022, 2023 & 2024)
- Leadership Group (2022)
- Goal of the Year nominee (Round 7, 2023)

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Team and player honours

All-Australian
Years award won:
2019, 2021
All-Australian nominee
Years award won:
2023, 2025
Runner-up Best & Fairest
Years award won:
2023
Club Leading Goalkicker (Port Adelaide)
Years award won:
2022, 2023, 2024
Club Leading Goalkicker (Fremantle)
Years award won:
2019, 2020
Leadership Group
Years award won:
2022
Goal of the Year nominee
Years award won:
Round 7, 2024

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  • 01:12

    Incredible scenes as Houghton becomes AFLW’s first 100-goal player

    Gemma Houghton etches her name into AFLW history, becoming the league’s first ever player to reach 100 career goals in a spectacular moment after the siren.

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  • 00:33

    Houghton hits two stunners in a flash to close in on 100

    Gemma Houghton snags two brilliant majors in quick succession to bring her career tally to 98 goals.

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  • 00:51

    Power ‘barometer’ catches fire early with delightful double

    Gemma Houghton clunks two strong marks before finishing truly to land a pair of priceless first-quarter goals.

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  • 00:39

    Dominant Power control ground and air in early Dees scare

    Gemma Houghton's quick boot rolls all the way before Indy Tahau stands tall and nails her first of the match.

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  • 00:36

    Houghton passes 'test of strength' with flying colours

    Gemma Houghton finishes from the pocket in style after winning an important one-on-one contest.

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  • 01:41

    Vintage Gemma: All four goals as Houghton delivers for the Power

    Gemma Houghton produces one of her finest games with four majors to play her part in Yartapuulti's record-breaking win.

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  • 00:56

    Power star raises the bar with quick-fire double

    Gemma Houghton kicks two goals in as many minutes to keep Yartapuulti on top in the second term

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  • 00:39

    Houghton hits it pure as Power find response

    Gemma Houghton kicks a clever goal from range for a much-needed Port major.

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  • 00:42

    Houghton turns and snaps one late | PTV

    Port Adelaide earns the goal it was searching for with star forward Gemma Houghton providing the goods,

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  • 00:42

    Houghton gathers own handball to set up sweet opener | PTV

    Port Adelaide gets off to a flyer as Ella Boag benefits from Gemma Houghton’s classy play.

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  • 02:58

    AFLW last two mins: Houghton’s clutch goal seals Power’s comeback win | PTV

    The thrilling final moments between Yartapuulti and GWS in week ten of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season.

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  • 00:36

    Houghton snaps a pearler from the impossible angle | PTV

    Gemma Houghton somehow lands this snap from the boundary after taking the footy straight out of the ruck

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  • 00:38

    Houghton activates Power with electric boundary finish | PTV

    Gemma Houghton conjures an absolute ripper from a tough angle to earn her side’s first goal.

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  • 00:42

    Houghton channels inner Kerr with sizzling soccer | PTV

    Gemma Houghton kicks a soccer goal in the wet for an important goal for Port Adelaide.

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  • 04:55

    Gemma and Tjunkaya talk through their incredible guernsey design | PTV

    Gemma Houghton and Tjunkaya Ken sit down and explain the story behind Port Adelaide's 2023 AFLW First Nations guernsey design.

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  • 02:17

    Post-match interview: Gemma Houghton | PTV

    We speak with Gemma Houghton after our Round 4 clash against Geelong.

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  • 02:48

    Playing the Port Adelaide way: Gemma's Story in the Making | PTV

    Gemma Houghton reflects on kicking the club's first ever AFLW goal, her iconic goal celebration and making the most of every opportunity in the season

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  • 04:37

    Gemma Houghton press conference - 5 September | PTV

    Gemma Houghton speaks to the media at Alberton Oval.

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  • 01:17

    Post Match Interview: Gemma Houghton | PTV

    Hear from Gemma Houghton following our Round 1 clash against the Crows.

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  • 02:03

    Q, Tonnie and Gem take the field together for the first time | PTV

    Laquoiya Cockatoo-Motlap, with sister Litonya by her side, makes her AFLW debut in Gemma Houghton's 50th game.

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The Port Adelaide Football Club acknowledges the land on which we train and play, are based on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. We respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of Australia and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living people today.