GEELONG forward Chantal Mason has received the AFLW Rising Star nomination for round 11 after a scintillating three-goal, eight-mark performance against Fremantle.
Mason joined the Cats with pick No.18 in the 2023 AFLW Draft, but had to bide her time before debuting in round eight, 2024.
With the Cats enjoying a 10-game winning streak in 2026, Mason has well and truly found her feet in the forward line, averaging 4.6 score involvements per game while also kicking six goals across the season.
A local product, Mason played for Geelong Falcons in the Talent League and represented Victoria Country in the National Championships, while also playing footy for Newtown and Chilwell, St Joseph’s and Geelong Amateurs across her junior career.
2026 Telstra AFLW Rising Star nominees
Round one: Sierra Grieves (Richmond)
Round two: Alannah Welsh (Gold Coast)
Round three: Lauren Young (Port Adelaide)
Round four: Jordyn Allen (Melbourne)
Round five: Jade McLay (St Kilda)
Round six:Â Olivia Wolmarans (Richmond)
Round seven: Dekota Baron (Gold Coast)
Round eight: Ash Centra (Collingwood)
Round nine: Ava Usher (Gold Coast)
Round 10: Chloe Bown (Adelaide)Â
Round 11:Â Chantal Mason (Geelong)
