Serena Gibbs
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-06-03) 3 June 2000
Original team(s) Eastern Ranges (NAB League Girls)
Draft No. 44, 2019 AFLW draft
Debut Round 5, 2021, Carlton vs. North Melbourne, at University of Tasmania Stadium
Height 178 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Key forward/ruck
Club information
Current club Fremantle
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2020–S7(2022) Carlton 6 (3)
2023– Fremantle 2 (1)
Total 8 (4)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Serena Gibbs (born 3 June 2000) is an Australian rules footballer playing for Fremantle in the AFL Women's (AFLW).

Junior career

As a junior, Gibbs initially played netball in the Victorian state league.[1] She switched to football in 2019 on the recommendation of the mother of Gibbs' friend Emerson Woods. (Gibbs and Woods would later reunite as teammates at Carlton).[2] Gibbs began playing for the Eastern Ranges in the NAB League Girls. Although she lacked the football knowledge of more experienced players, she nevertheless had a successful season, leading the club's goalkicking with 11 goals and ranking among the top three players in the club's best and fairest.[1]

Gibbs also played six matches for Hawthorn in the VFL Women's (VFLW). Her performance in a game against Melbourne University, in which she kicked two goals and took four marks against a defence featuring AFLW players, was particularly noted for establishing her footballing potential to clubs' scouts.[1][2]

AFLW career

Gibbs was selected by Carlton with pick 44 in the 2019 AFLW draft, their fourth selection.[1] In 2020, she focused on developing her football skills and gym work, but ultimately would not play any AFLW matches in her first year.[3] In the lead-up to the 2021 season, Gibbs played as Carlton's full-forward in a practice match against St Kilda, and kicked two goals in a strong display.[4] Carlton's co-captain Kerryn Harrington predicted Gibbs would "get her opportunity" in 2021;[5] she went on to make her AFLW debut in round 5 against North Melbourne.[6] It was revealed Gibbs signed a one year contract extension with Carlton on 10 June 2021.[7]

In March 2023, Gibbs was traded to Fremantle.[8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Olsson-Young, Marni (22 October 2019). "Pick 44: Serena Gibbs". carltonfc.com.au. Telstra Media. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  2. 1 2 Lanyon, Jed (24 October 2019). "Gibbs ready to take on AFLW". Mountain Views Star Mail. Star News Group. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  3. ↑ Zarucky, Rose (12 November 2020). "Gibbs: It's good to be back". carltonfc.com.au. Telstra Media. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  4. ↑ Black, Sarah (18 January 2021). "Practice matches: Pies stun Roos, Dees and Lions impress". womens.afl. Telstra Media. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  5. ↑ Negrepontis, Nic (27 January 2021). "New Blue O'Dea "like adding another captain": Harrington". SEN. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  6. ↑ Black, Sarah (26 February 2021). "TEAMS: Giant's ACL comeback, Roo returns after 714 days". womens.afl. Telstra Media. Retrieved 4 March 2021.
  7. ↑ Black, Sarah (10 June 2021). "List changes: Dogs lose their Spark, Pies swoop on big Blue". AFL Women's Media. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  8. ↑ "AFLW: Freo sign Gibbs in trade". Fremantle. Telstra. 16 March 2023.
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