Draftee watch: From local footy mascot to the big stage
Vic Metro midfielder Chloe Baker-West on following her dad around at local games, choosing between four sports and overhead marking while 165cm.
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Vic Metro midfielder Chloe Baker-West on following her dad around at local games, choosing between four sports and overhead marking while 165cm.
They're the two exciting talls coming out of Gold Coast's much vaunted academy crop this year, and Georja Davies and Dekota Baron have played a lot of footy together
Chloe Bown was deemed the best U18 player in the country earlier this year, and on draft night, is expected to be one of the first names called as AFLW teams scramble to sign her
Mizuki Brothwell is joined by twin sister Nalu for her final Draft Diaries check-in, discussing the looming AFLW Draft, playing together and the potential of separation
South Australia’s Eloise Mackereth chats with Sarah Black about her football journey and childhood AFLW dreams ahead of December’s Telstra AFLW Draft
She’s one of the best and she’s excited to continue Tassie’s strong footballing legacy.
She’s playing in the midfield and got to share the AFLW Academy experience with her twin sister – it’s been a big few months for draft prospect Mizuki Brothwell
She’s a voracious reader, has big goals, and definitely didn’t play soccer growing up. Meet draft prospect Danika McDonald.
Draft prospect and East Fremantle Sharks midfielder Zippy Fish chats about AFLW National academy, the upcoming draft and her favourite player Mon Conti.
Draft prospect and Sandringham Dragons midfielder Sophie McKay discusses managing the pressure of football, school, friends and staying grounded
Draft prospect and East Fremantle Sharks midfielder Zippy Fish discusses coming to football later in life and joining the National Academy for 2024.
Draft prospect and Sandringham Dragons midfielder Sophie McKay talks about her football journey and keeping perspective ahead of the draft
Get to know explosive midfielder Brooke Barwick ahead of the draft.
Get to know the classy Territorian midfielder Tsharni Graham ahead of the draft.
Get to know dual-sport athlete Georgie Cleaver ahead of the draft.
Get to know tenacious midfielder Melanie Staunton ahead of the draft.
Vic Metro midfielder Chloe Baker-West on following her dad around at local games, choosing between four sports and overhead marking while 165cm.
They're the two exciting talls coming out of Gold Coast's much vaunted academy crop this year, and Georja Davies and Dekota Baron have played a lot of footy together
Chloe Bown was deemed the best U18 player in the country earlier this year, and on draft night, is expected to be one of the first names called as AFLW teams scramble to sign her
Mizuki Brothwell is joined by twin sister Nalu for her final Draft Diaries check-in, discussing the looming AFLW Draft, playing together and the potential of separation
South Australia’s Eloise Mackereth chats with Sarah Black about her football journey and childhood AFLW dreams ahead of December’s Telstra AFLW Draft
She’s one of the best and she’s excited to continue Tassie’s strong footballing legacy.
She’s playing in the midfield and got to share the AFLW Academy experience with her twin sister – it’s been a big few months for draft prospect Mizuki Brothwell
She’s a voracious reader, has big goals, and definitely didn’t play soccer growing up. Meet draft prospect Danika McDonald.
She’s a twin, her mum’s from Japan and she’s tearing it up for Balnarring. Meet Dandenong’s Mizuki Brothwell
Gold Coast Academy’s Usher on her ACL injury, rehab battles and best friend Havana Harris
2025 draft prospect Georja Davies lit up the Marsh Girls U18 National Championships game against Vic Country
Draft prospect and East Fremantle Sharks midfielder Zippy Fish chats about AFLW National academy, the upcoming draft and her favourite player Mon Conti.
Draft prospect and Sandringham Dragons midfielder Sophie McKay discusses managing the pressure of football, school, friends and staying grounded
Draft prospect and East Fremantle Sharks midfielder Zippy Fish discusses coming to football later in life and joining the National Academy for 2024.
Draft prospect and Sandringham Dragons midfielder Sophie McKay talks about her football journey and keeping perspective ahead of the draft
Maya Dear grew up an elite athlete in netball and basketball, but now the daughter of Paul will get her chance in AFLW
From starting the year outside the top crop to being drafted with picks two and three, it's been a big year for two new Giants
Taken with pick No.10 by the Bombers, Maggie Johnstone had to make a change to impress in 2025
Sunny Lappin had the choice between going to Carlton or St Kilda as a father-daughter selection or nominating Gold Coast as an Academy prospect
Check out your club's list changes after the AFLW Draft
Who did your club pick up at Monday night's Telstra AFLW Draft? Gemma Bastiani takes a look at the comp's newest players
The Tigers have selected Olivia Wolmarans with the top pick in the 2025 draft
Gold Coast lands eight players by matching a host of bids on their star young talent
In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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