Star forward Gemma Houghton is one of the most athletic and talented players in the competition. The two-time All-Australian sits in the top ten of AFLW’s all-time leading goalscoring list, a testament to her accuracy in front of goal. Her blistering pace and ability to turn games around makes Houghton a particularly dangerous asset – confirmed by her status as one of the best forwards in the AFLW.
Houghton was prolific once again in 2024, booting 17 goals and playing in all 14 games. She was nominated for Goal of the Year for her spectacular snap against Collingwood, while also booting the match-winner to see Port Adelaide lock in a finals berth. Her efforts in front of goal saw her secure the club’s leading goalkicker award for the second year running.
Despite being born and raised in Western Australia, Houghton was a Port Adelaide supporter growing up. Houghton is affectionately nicknamed ‘Aunty’ – a moniker stemming from both her warm, maternal nature and First Nations roots.
Honours
- Runner-up Best & Fairest (2023)
- All-Australian (2019 & 2020)
- All-Australian nominee (2023)
- Club Leading Goalkicker (Fremantle, 2019 & 2020 and Port Adelaide, 2022, 2023 & 2024)
- Leadership Group (2022)
- Goal of the Year nominee (Round 7, 2023)
Star forward Gemma Houghton is one of the most athletic and talented players in the competition. The two-time All-Australian sits in the top ten of AFLW’s all-time leading goalscoring list, a testament to her accuracy in front of goal. Her blistering pace and ability to turn games around makes Houghton a particularly dangerous asset – confirmed by her status as one of the best forwards in the AFLW.
Houghton was prolific once again in 2024, booting 17 goals and playing in all 14 games. She was nominated for Goal of the Year for her spectacular snap against Collingwood, while also booting the match-winner to see Port Adelaide lock in a finals berth. Her efforts in front of goal saw her secure the club’s leading goalkicker award for the second year running.
Despite being born and raised in Western Australia, Houghton was a Port Adelaide supporter growing up. Houghton is affectionately nicknamed ‘Aunty’ – a moniker stemming from both her warm, maternal nature and First Nations roots.
Honours
- Runner-up Best & Fairest (2023)
- All-Australian (2019 & 2020)
- All-Australian nominee (2023)
- Club Leading Goalkicker (Fremantle, 2019 & 2020 and Port Adelaide, 2022, 2023 & 2024)
- Leadership Group (2022)
- Goal of the Year nominee (Round 7, 2023)
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Laquoiya Cockatoo-Motlap, with sister Litonya by her side, makes her AFLW debut in Gemma Houghton's 50th game.
Gemma Houghton speaks to the media at Alberton Oval.
We speak with Gemma Houghton following our Round 8 loss to North Melbourne.
Gemma Houghton crumbs beautifully and scores Port Adelaide's first goal of the match.
Gemma Houghton kicks through Port Adelaide's first AFLW goal.
We speak with Gemma Houghton after our preseason match against Essendon.
The Port Adelaide Football Club acknowledges the land on which we train and play, are based on the traditional lands of the Kaurna people. We respect their spiritual relationship with their country. We also acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the traditional custodians of Australia and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living people today.
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