2020 NPLW Player Announcement

Capalaba FC is very excited to announce the signing of Whitney Knight for the 2020 NPL Women's Season.

The Bond University student joins Capalaba FC after a successful season in the Victorian NPL with Bulleen Lions, where she helped them secure a grand final win over the more fancied South Melbourne outfit. Whitney was signed by Bulleen Lions after W-League seasons with Melbourne Victory, (2018/19) and Melbourne City (2015/16 to 2017/18).

Whitney left Bulleen for a stint with the Gold Coast Suns in the AFLW and was picked up Queensland NPLW team, Lions FC, where she went on to win the 2019 double.

Playing 26 matches for Lions FC, Knight scored 16 goals for the season. which went a long way to helping Lions to the premiership and championship double.

Skie Hanifin “Whitney is a super talented player, who will add another dimension to our midfield and frontline. I am very happy to have her on board for 2020 and beyond!”

Welcome to Capalaba FC, Whitney.