Sophie Casey

Sophie Casey (born 22 October 1991) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club in the AFL Women's (AFLW). Casey was one of the inaugural players in the AFLW competition and made her debut in the league’s historic first match in February 2017 at IKON Park.

Early life and state football Sophie Casey was born in Holbrook, New South Wales, where she was introduced to Australian rules football through the Auskick program. In 2014 and 2015, she was selected for the AFLW Academy, a program designed to identify and develop elite female football talent. However, her talent and potential did not go unnoticed, and she was signed by the Collingwood Football Club as a free agent ahead of the AFL Women's inaugural season. Across her seven-season career with Collingwood, Casey played 63 games, becoming a key figure in the club’s defence. She also made an offensive impact, kicking her first career goal in a match against Greater Western Sydney during the 2020 AFLW season.

Citations and Challenges During her career, Casey’s aggressive playing style occasionally led to challenges. She was cited by the AFLW Tribunal on multiple occasions, reflecting her physical approach to the game. While these moments were part of her career, they also highlighted her uncompromising commitment to winning contests and protecting her teammates.

In December 2023, Collingwood announced that Casey would not be offered a contract for the 2024 AFLW season.

Statistics Statistics are correct to the end of the 2023 season.

63 2 0 205 159 364 57 124 0.03 0.0 3.3 2.5 5.8 0.9 2.0