Ingrid Nielsen (born 27 November 1991) is an Australian rules footballer who played for Greater Western Sydney in the AFL Women's (AFLW).

State football

From Tasmania, Nielsen played for the UNSW-Eastern Suburbs Bulldogs in their victorious 2018 season in the AFL Sydney, kicking 10 goals in 17 games.[1]

AFLW career

Nielsen was recruited by Greater Western Sydney with pick 60 in the 2018 AFLW national draft and was expected to play as a back-up ruck for Erin McKinnon.[2] Nielsen debuted in round 4 of the 2019 season against Collingwood when McKinnon was a late withdrawal after falling ill.[3] In August 2020, Nielsen retired from football to focus on her paramedic career.[4]

Personal life

Outside of football, Nielsen is a paramedic.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "25: Ingrid Nielsen". gwsgiants.com.au. Telstra Media. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  2. ^ Black, Sarah (23 October 2018). "AFLW Draft: Who did your club select?". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  3. ^ McGowan, Marc (24 February 2019). "Match report: Giants on the board after edging fast-finishing Pies". womens.afl. Telstra Media. Retrieved 31 May 2019.
  4. ^ "GIANT Re-Signings". GWS Giants. Telstra Media. 17 August 2020. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ingrid_Nielsen
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