Young Crows defender Jemmika Douglas has capped a stunning debut season in the AFLW with a two-year contract extension that will see her stay at Adelaide until at least the end of 2028.
Douglas joined the Crows only two weeks before the start of the 2026 season, signing as a replacement player for retiring Club great Chelsea Randall.
The 20-year-old debuted in Round Two – less than a month after relocating to Adelaide from Melbourne – going on to play 11 games.
She averaged 11.1 touches (including 5.5 intercept possessions), 4.4 ground ball gets and 146 metres gained, culminating in being named in the AFLPA’s 22 Under 22 squad.
Douglas, who was part of Richmond’s Indigenous Academy and had been playing with North Melbourne in the VFLW, said she didn’t hesitate to sign an extension to remain a Crow.
“It’s been my dream to play AFLW since I was a little girl and the Crows gave me that opportunity and as soon as I joined the Club, all the girls got around me and made me feel super welcome, so it was a no-brainer for me to re-sign for a few more years,” she said.
“Being out on the field playing with and against some of the footballers I have looked up to, I’m still pinching myself – dreams do come true.
“I feel that I’m playing the best footy I ever have and to be able to do it full-time and to really focus on every aspect of my game, I can’t wait to see what the future holds.”
Crows Executive General Manager AFLW Bree Brock said Douglas’s extension was reward for effort.
“That Jemmika joined our list so late in pre-season and yet was able to make such a big impact on our side over the course of the season, has been a pleasure to witness,” Brock said.
“Her journey to the AFLW is evidence of her immense resilience and work ethic, where she took every ‘no’ and turned it into a yes: she never stopped striving to achieve her dream of playing at the top level.
“In a short time, Jemmika has become a valuable member of our team and a key cog in our backline, and we’re thrilled she’s staying with us at the Crows.”
