Shineah Goody
Australian rules footballer
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Shineah Goody (born 8 November 2005) is an Australian rules footballer who plays for Port Adelaide in the AFL Women's (AFLW). She was recruited through the Expansion U18 Talent Pathway in 2023 and made her AFLW debut in 2024. Goody was the runner-up in the 2024 AFLW Rising Star award and was named Port Adelaide's Best First Year Player.
Edithburgh, South Australia
| Shineah Goody | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Shineah Goody | ||
| Born |
8 November 2005 Edithburgh, South Australia | ||
| Original team | Woodville-West Torrens (SANFLW) | ||
| Draft | Pre-signed, 2023 Expansion U18 Talent Pathway | ||
| Debut | Round 1, 2024, Port Adelaide | ||
| Height | 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2024– | Port Adelaide | 14 (3) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2024. | |||
| Source: AustralianFootball.com | |||
Early life
Goody grew up in Edithburgh, South Australia, and began her football career at a young age. She played for Woodville-West Torrens in the SANFL Women's League and made her senior debut at the age of 15.[1]
In 2022, she represented South Australia at the AFLW Under-18 National Championships, where she was named in the All-Australian team. Her standout performance included a match with 34 disposals, 10 marks, and 9 tackles.[2]
AFLW career
Goody was pre-signed by Port Adelaide as part of the 2023 Expansion U18 Talent Pathway. She made her AFLW debut in Round 1 of the 2024 season during the Showdown against Adelaide. In that match, she collected 15 disposals, kicked a goal, and recorded six inside 50s. Her performance earned her a nomination for the AFLW Rising Star award.[3]
Over the 2024 AFLW season, Goody played 14 games and averaged 13 disposals, 5.3 tackles, and 3 marks per game.[4] She finished second in the voting for the 2024 AFLW Rising Star award, behind teammate Matilda Scholz.[5] At the conclusion of the season, she was awarded Port Adelaide's Best First Year Player.[6]
Playing style
Goody plays primarily as a midfielder and is recognised for her contested ball-winning ability, tackling pressure, and composure. Though relatively short at 162 cm, she has been praised for her clean hands, football intelligence, and ability to influence play both defensively and offensively.[7]
