Harriet Cordner becomes All-Australian after ACL injury setback
AFL • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Harriet Cordner has been named an All-Australian, reflecting her standout performance in the AFLW. The 2026 All-Australian selection comes after a challenging career that included a significant ACL injury during the 2022 season. Cordner's path included stints with Melbourne and Richmond, where she struggled with self-doubt initially but has since become a top key defender, gaining recognition in the league.
- •Harriet Cordner recognized as an All-Australian in the 2026 AFLW season.
- •Cordner's ACL injury in 2022 marked a turning point in her career.
- •She previously struggled with impostor syndrome in her early football career.
- •Cordner played for Melbourne and Richmond before her success with Carlton.
- •Her legacy includes a notable family history in Australian rules football.
- 8:00 PMAFL — How knee injury took Blue from impostor syndrome to All-Australian
"Football has always been in Harriet Cordner's blood but she wasn't always sure she belonged
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