Phoebe McWilliams (born 31 August 1985) is an

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er playing for in the AFL Women's competition. She was signed as a priority player before the

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. She made her debut against at

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in round one of the 2017 season. McWilliams played every match in her debut season to finish with seven games, and was Greater Western Sydney's top goal-kicker with seven goals.

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signed McWilliams for the 2018 season during the trade period in May 2017. In May 2018, McWilliams accepted an offer from expansion club

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to play with the club in the 2019 season. In June 2022, McWilliams was traded by

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ahead of the seventh season of the AFL Women’s competition.

Statistics

: ''Statistics are correct to the end of 2022 season

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Personal life

Prior to her AFLW career, McWilliams was communications co-ordinator for the Melbourne Cricket Club. To allow more time to concentrate on her football career, McWilliams became a

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journalist.

References

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* * 1985 births Living people Greater Western Sydney Giants (AFLW) players Australian rules footballers from Victoria (state) Australian women journalists Victorian Women's Football League players {{AFL-bio-1980s-stub