RICHMOND has capped off a week of draft drama by selecting West Australian key forward Olivia Wolmarans with the No.1 pick in the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft.

The Subiaco tall has been in the mix for much of this year at the very pointy end of the pool, but only hit favourite status in the 24 hours prior to the draft.

Oakleigh Chargers midfielder Chloe Bown had been favourite for most of the year, before the Tigers indicated last week that their preference lay with Northern Knights bolter Scarlett Johnson.

The final day before the draft appears to have shifted thinking once again, with Wolmarans emerging top of the pile.

The 180cm tall comes from a heptathlon background, competing at state level, and also played rugby as a kid, before fully focusing on football.

She's particularly strong overhead, can kick the ball 40-50m, and is very agile at ground level for her size and strength.

Johnson was taken by Greater Western Sydney with pick No.2.

More to come