Paige Scott
Australian rules footballer
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Paige Scott (born 25 June 2004) is an Australian rules footballer playing for Richmond in the AFL Women's (AFLW). They previously played for Essendon.
No. 31, 2024 national draft
| Paige Scott | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Paige Scott | ||
| Born | 25 June 2004 | ||
| Original team | Greater Western Victoria Rebels (NAB League Girls) | ||
| Draft |
No. 8, 2022 national draft No. 31, 2024 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2022 (S7), Essendon vs. Hawthorn, at Marvel Stadium | ||
| Height | 169 cm (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Richmond | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2022 (S7)–2024 | Essendon | 28 (12) | |
| 2025– | Richmond | 11 (3) | |
| Total | 39 (15) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2025 season. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
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| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
AFL Women's career
Scott was recruited by Essendon with the eighth pick in the 2022 AFL Women's draft.[1] They debuted for the Bombers in the opening round of 2022 season 7, playing in Essendon's inaugural AFL Women's team.[2] On debut, Scott collected 16 disposals and a goal, earning a nomination for the 2022 AFL Women's season 7 Rising Star award.[3]
At the end of the 2024 season, Scott requested a trade away from Essendon. When a trade did not materialise, they "delisted themselves" from the Bombers and nominated for the upcoming draft.[4] Richmond then selected them in the draft with pick 31.[5]
Personal life
Scott uses they/them pronouns.[6]
Statistics
Honours and achievements
- AFL Women's Rising Star nominee: 2022 (S7)
