Tanya Kennedy
| Tanya Kennedy | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Tanya Kennedy | ||
| Date of birth | 8 July 1993 | ||
| Original team(s) | UTS | ||
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Sydney | ||
| Number | 29 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2023– | Sydney | 12 (0) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season. | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Tanya Kennedy (born 8 July 1993) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Sydney Swans in the AFL Women's (AFLW). Originally from Ireland, Kennedy has also played Gaelic football for her home county of Donegal.[1] She migrated to Australia in 2012 and first played Australian football with the Inner West Magpies in the AFL Sydney competition.[2]
Kennedy was signed by Sydney as an injury replacement player on the eve of the 2023 season.[2] After making her debut in round 1 of that season against Greater Western Sydney, Kennedy went on to play all 11 games as the Swans reached their maiden AFLW finals series. Kennedy regularly played as a defensive midfielder, including roles on Emily Bates, Brianna Davey, and Claudia Whitfort in a standout performance in her side's elimination final win over Gold Coast.[3]
Outside football, Kennedy works as a traffic controller.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Foley, Alan. "Tanya Kennedy pens deal with Sydney Swans in the AFLW". www.donegallive.ie. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ a b "Tanya Kennedy | AFL". sydneyswans.com.au. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Under the radar: How Kennedy executed supreme shutdown role". afl.com.au/aflw. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2023.
- ^ "From fluoro's to footy, the resilience of rising defender Tanya Kennedy". sydneyswans.com.au. 20 September 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
External links
[edit]- Tanya Kennedy's profile on the official website of the Sydney Swans
- Tanya Kennedy at AustralianFootball.com
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