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Chloe Dalton Retires from AFLW After Back Injury

After failing to recover fully from surgery, Dalton will take up an ambassadorial role with Greater Western Sydney

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Overview

  • Dalton announced her retirement after a back injury ended her 2024 season and subsequent surgery failed to restore her fitness for AFLW
  • She concludes her football career with 32 games over seven seasons split between Carlton and Greater Western Sydney
  • Dalton won Olympic gold with Australia’s women’s rugby sevens team at the 2016 Rio Games and began her sporting journey in the WNBL
  • She founded The Female Athlete Project to elevate and celebrate women’s achievements in sport
  • Greater Western Sydney Giants have chosen not to replace her in their 30-player squad and will retain her as an ambassador for the rest of the year