Young star Poppy Scholz has re-signed with Carlton on a long-term contract extension, keeping her at IKON Park until at least the end of 2029.

The 19-year-old made an outstanding impression in her debut season, playing every game and showcasing her elite skills across many dominant performances in the Navy Blue.

Scholz made her way to IKON Park from Glenelg, South Australia after being selected with the Blues' first pick (No.6) in the 2024 draft.

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Mic’d Up | Poppy Scholz on draft night

New Blue Poppy was Mic'd up after she found out she was drafted to Carlton.

Standing at 179cm, she is a natural defender, often starting games down back, but showed her athleticism and adaptability to also push forward and make an impact on the scoreboard, scoring 13 goals in her first season at AFLW level. 

Earning a Rising Star nominee in Round 6 against eventual premiers North Melbourne, Scholz showed a level of composure beyond her years, even kicking the first goal of the game for the Blues.

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Poppy Scholz's Rising Star Performance

Watch the highlights that made Poppy Scholz the Telstra NAB Rising Star nominee of Round 6.

Her stellar season was also recognised with a spot on the AFLPA 22-under-22 where she was the second most selected player (84%), only 2% behind her sister Mathilda Scholz.

Scholz, alongside Sophie McKay, earnt the best first year player award at the Club’s Best and Fairest.

Coming from a line of incredible female athletes, her mum, Peta, was an Australian Diamond, winning a gold medal in the 2002 Commonwealth Games, whilst her sister Mathilda Scholz is the back-to-back Best and Fairest winner at Port Adelaide. 

Head of AFLW Ash Naulty said Scholz has shown a high level of improvement in just one season. 

“Getting to watch Poppy evolve her game across the year and have such great growth in her skills and confidence in herself has been really fantastic,” Naulty said.

“The composure she has on the field and her willingness to do the work for her teammates was terrific to see especially with her being the youngest player in the competition last year.

“She is naturally talented and has genuine infectious personality, both of which the Carlton family will absolutely love sharing in, in her journey over the next few years and beyond. 

“We are thrilled that she will continue to keep running out in the Navy Blue.”