ELLE Bennetts is now a Bulldog, crossing to Whitten Oval in exchange for pick No.28.

The 31-year-old initially joined GWS as a cross-sport rookie ahead of the 2018 season, having played for Victoria Fury in the second-tier Australian Netball League.

She's also played in the top Super Netball competition for NSW Swifts during her time at the Giants.

Bennetts, who stands at 175cm, has played on the wing and in defence across her 30 games for the Giants over four seasons.

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"We’ve been following Elle closely for a few years now and we are really excited to bring her into our football club," Bulldogs AFLW list manager Mick Sandry said.

"She is a really versatile footballer and we see her being able to add a different dynamic to our midfield group, whilst her ability in defence has been proven in her reading of the football and line-breaking running.

"She’s a great person of really strong character and maturity, and the decision to return home to Victoria I know wasn’t easy. We know in Elle we are getting a player that is going to add so much to our program, not just on the field, but off it as well."