Widely hailed as one of the best intercept defenders in the league, Janelle Cuthbertson joined Port Adelaide as a priority signing ahead of the 2023 AFLW season. Standing at 175 centimetres, the talented tall had a flourishing tennis career before making the decision to switch codes – quickly making an impact on the league. Playing 24 games for Fremantle spanning a four-season career, Cuthbertson was named All-Australian following a breakout year in 2021.
Combined with her mature football IQ, Cuthbertson provides valuable height and leadership to a young Port Adelaide backline as she looks to embrace a change of scenery and a fresh perspective to her football. An unlucky run with injury meant she did not see as much game time as she would have liked in 2023, however the defender approaches her second season at Alberton with determination and hunger to make an impact on the park.
Honours
- Vice-captain (2023)
- All-Australian (2021)
Widely hailed as one of the best intercept defenders in the league, Janelle Cuthbertson joined Port Adelaide as a priority signing ahead of the 2023 AFLW season. Standing at 175 centimetres, the talented tall had a flourishing tennis career before making the decision to switch codes – quickly making an impact on the league. Playing 24 games for Fremantle spanning a four-season career, Cuthbertson was named All-Australian following a breakout year in 2021.
Combined with her mature football IQ, Cuthbertson provides valuable height and leadership to a young Port Adelaide backline as she looks to embrace a change of scenery and a fresh perspective to her football. An unlucky run with injury meant she did not see as much game time as she would have liked in 2023, however the defender approaches her second season at Alberton with determination and hunger to make an impact on the park.
Honours
- Vice-captain (2023)
- All-Australian (2021)
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