Star forward Gemma Houghton is one of the most athletic and talented players in the competition. The two-time All-Australian sits in the top ten of AFLW’s all-time leading goalscoring list, a testament to her accuracy in front of goal. 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.
A career-best season in 2023 saw Houghton boot 16 goals in ten games - sitting in the top 10 of goalkickers across the league that year. Her phenomenal season was recognised by All-Australian squad of 42 selection and a runner-up finish in Port Adelaide's Best and Fairest.
A career-best season in 2023 saw Houghton boot 16 goals in ten games - sitting in the top 10 of goalkickers across the league that year. Her phenomenal season was recognised by All-Australian squad of 42 selection and a runner-up finish in Port Adelaide's Best and Fairest.
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
- Runner-up Best & Fairest (2023)
- All-Australian (2019 & 2020)
- All-Australian nominee (2023)
- Club Leading Goalkicker (Fremantle, 2019 & 2020 and Port Adelaide, 2023)
- Leadership Group (2022)
Star forward Gemma Houghton is one of the most athletic and talented players in the competition. The two-time All-Australian sits in the top ten of AFLW’s all-time leading goalscoring list, a testament to her accuracy in front of goal. 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.
A career-best season in 2023 saw Houghton boot 16 goals in ten games - sitting in the top 10 of goalkickers across the league that year. Her phenomenal season was recognised by All-Australian squad of 42 selection and a runner-up finish in Port Adelaide's Best and Fairest.
A career-best season in 2023 saw Houghton boot 16 goals in ten games - sitting in the top 10 of goalkickers across the league that year. Her phenomenal season was recognised by All-Australian squad of 42 selection and a runner-up finish in Port Adelaide's Best and Fairest.
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
- Runner-up Best & Fairest (2023)
- All-Australian (2019 & 2020)
- All-Australian nominee (2023)
- Club Leading Goalkicker (Fremantle, 2019 & 2020 and Port Adelaide, 2023)
- Leadership Group (2022)
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Laquoiya Cockatoo-Motlap, with sister Litonya by her side, makes her AFLW debut in Gemma Houghton's 50th game.
Gemma Houghton speaks to the media at Alberton Oval.
We speak with Gemma Houghton following our Round 8 loss to North Melbourne.
Gemma Houghton crumbs beautifully and scores Port Adelaide's first goal of the match.
Gemma Houghton kicks through Port Adelaide's first AFLW goal.
We speak with Gemma Houghton after our preseason match against Essendon.
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.
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