Jessica Waterhouse

Jessica Lee Waterhouse (born 7 February 1997) is a former Australian rules footballer and former professional soccer player who last played for the Adelaide Crows in the AFL Women's. This article uses they/them pronouns for consistency. played for Adelaide United in the Australian W-League. They played there for three seasons.

AFL Women's career In 2017, Waterhouse shifted to Australian rules football, signing with the Christies Beach Football Club in the Adelaide Footy League competition, and played in the Division 2 Premiership team that season. They later played for the Happy Valley Football Club in the Adelaide Footy League during their draft year. They were recruited by Adelaide as a free agent in 2022 as a replacement player for Jasmyn Hewett who was unavailable due to work commitments.

Waterhouse made their AFL Women's debut in the round 5 thrashing of at Unley Oval. They kicked a goal on debut. Waterhouse played their best game to date in 2023 when they kicked two goals in a semi-final against as a pressure small forward at Norwood Oval. After 15 games for the club, Waterhouse was delisted following the 2024 season.

Post-career Waterhouse returned to in the SANFL Women's in 2025, where they played during their time in the Crows' off-seasons. Waterhouse, living in Melbourne, Victoria, also played rugby union during this time.

On the June 30, 2025, Waterhouse transferred from South Adelaide to Power House AFC, who play in the Victorian Amateur Football Association (VAFA).

Personal life Waterhouse uses they/them pronouns.

They are the niece of former Fremantle player Clive Waterhouse.