Poppy Boltz

Poppy Rainbow Boltz (born 25 September 2000) is an Australian rules footballer playing for Brisbane in the AFL Women's competition (AFLW).

Poppy Boltz
Personal information
Full name	Poppy Rainbow Boltz[1]
Date of birth	(2000-09-25) 25 September 2000 (age 24)
Original team(s)	Southport (QAFLW)
Draft	No. 19, 2023 AFL Women's supplementary draft
Debut	9 September 2023, Brisbane vs. Port Adelaide, at Alberton Oval
Height	178 cm (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Position(s)	Midfield
Club information
Current club	Brisbane
Number	15[2]
Playing career1
Years	Club	Games (Goals)
2023–	Brisbane	11 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2023 season.
Career highlights
AFLW premiership player: 2023
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Early life

Boltz was born in northern England but raised in Cairns, Queensland.^[3] Boltz played junior football for Centrals Trinity Beach and Cairns Saints in the AFL Cairns women's competition before moving to the Gold Coast to further her career with the Gold Coast Suns Academy. A midfielder, she is known for her strong physical presence, ability to win the contested ball as well as run and carry. She was playing for Southport in the AFL Queensland Women's League when she was drafted^[2] by Brisbane with the 19th pick in the 2023 supplementary draft.

AFLW career

Boltz debuted on 9 September 2023 for the Lions against the Port Adelaide Football Club women's team at Alberton Oval.