Courtney Webb (sportswoman)

Courtney Webb (born 30 November 1999) is a cricketer and Australian rules footballer from Launceston, Tasmania. She currently plays for the Melbourne Renegades in the Women's Big Bash League, predominantly as a batter, after signing with the club ahead of the 2018–19 season.[1][2][3] Webb delivered a breakout performance on 17 November 2019 against the Sydney Sixers at Drummoyne Oval, hitting a six off the final ball for victory and earning player of the match honours.[4][5]

Courtney Webb
Personal information
Date of birth (1999-11-30) 30 November 1999
Original team(s) Launceston (TFL)
Draft No. 17, 2017 AFL Women's rookie draft
Debut Round 4, 2018, Carlton
vs. Western Bulldogs, at VU Whitten Oval
Height 163 cm (5 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018–2019 Carlton 2 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2019 season.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

In the Women's National Cricket League, Webb is a member of the Tasmanian Tigers, fulfilling an allrounder role in the 50-over format of the game.[6][7]

Webb also played for Carlton in the AFL Women's competition. After being passed over in the national draft some days earlier, Webb was ultimately drafted by the Blues with their third selection and the 17th pick overall in the 2017 AFL Women's rookie draft.[8] She made her debut in a 73-point loss to Western Bulldogs at VU Whitten Oval in round 4 of the 2018 season.[9]

In April 2019, Webb was delisted by Carlton.[10] Despite injuries and the struggle to balance two sports, it was reported she would continue to play football at local level for Launceston and hadn't ruled out attempting to return to the AFLW in the future.[11]


References
  1. "Danni Wyatt returns to Renegades". Melbourne Renegades. 6 August 2018.
  2. "Courtney Webb | Melbourne Renegades - BBL". www.melbournerenegades.com.au. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  3. "Courtney Webb | Melbourne Renegades - BBL". www.melbournerenegades.com.au. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  4. "WBBL wrap: Last-ball six steals stunning win". cricket.com.au. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  5. "Webb's heroics earn Renegades victory in Sydney". Melbourne Renegades. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  6. "All-round talent Webb finding her feet for Australia | Cricket Australia". www.cricketaustralia.com.au. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  7. "Courtney Webb | Cricket Tasmania". www.crickettas.com.au. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
  8. Balales, Danielle (20 October 2017). "Rookie pick: Courtney Webb". Carlton Media. AFL Tables. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  9. Fair, Alex (22 February 2018). "Courtney Webb set for her AFLW debut with Carlton". The Examiner. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
  10. "Three Blues depart". Carlton. Telstra Media. 25 April 2019.
  11. Mathieson, Andrew (29 April 2019). "True Blues' hopeful forced to walk away". The Examiner. Retrieved 17 November 2019.
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