Abbey Holmes

Abbey Holmes has become an inspiration for all Australians after leading change in the sporting industry. With her AFLW career and recognisable media profile, Abbey continues to work as a passionate ambassador for equal sports around the world. 

In 2014, Abbey made history as the first female football player in Australia to kick 100 goals in a women’s league. She has collected incredible achievements throughout her sporting career, including finishing in the club’s top 5 for score assists, as well as season highs for disposals and goals. She continues to lead her team’s goal-kicking tally, making her one of the most beloved players in the AFLW. 

Abbey was invited to the EJ Whitten Legends charity football match, where she raised funds and awareness for prostate cancer research. She has also become a prolific household name across the media sector as the leading representative for AFLW.

A popular contestant on the All Stars team from 2019’s ‘Australia Survivor’, Abbey will once again showcase her inspiring attitude as a recruit on SAS Australia 2023.

Abbey is passionate about sharing her life experiences, exploring how risk-taking and change management have helped her throughout her career. Delivered in an honest and engaging manner, she also brings audiences behind the scenes of her ‘Survivor’ experiences, as well as the lessons learnt from running her activewear business Esnetica.