Poppy Scholz

Poppy Scholz (born 31 December 2006) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for the Carlton Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She was selected by Carlton with pick No. 6 in the 2024 AFL Women's draft, recruited from Glenelg in the SANFL Women's League (SANFLW).

Early life and SANFLW career Scholz formerly played for in the SANFLW. Her aerial strength and adaptability was described as one of her strengths. Prior to her AFLW debut, Scholz was named one of the most promising young footballers in South Australia by The Advertiser.

In the 2024 national draft, Scholz was one of ten SANFLW players selected, with Carlton using their first pick, sixth overall, to recruit her.

AFL Women's career Scholz made her AFLW debut in the round one win against early in the 2025 AFL Women's season at IKON Park. She kicked a goal on debut. She received a nomination for the 2025 AFL Women's Rising Star award following a strong defensive performance in round six against .

Scholz began the 2026 season in a new role, playing as a ruck against . She kicked the first goal of the new season.

Personal life and family Scholz comes from a high-achieving sporting family. Her mother, Peta Scholz (née Squire), is a former Australian netballer who represented her nation, won a World Championship in 1999, and secured Commonwealth Games gold in 2002. Peta also had premiership success with the Adelaide Thunderbirds in the ANZ Championship.

Scholz's sister Matilda also plays in the AFLW, earning a Rising Star award with . The pair attended Scotch College in Adelaide.