HAWTHORN has revealed the 50 players who will make up its inaugural W Academy as it progresses to joining the NAB AFLW competition in 2022/2023.
The Academy is made up of players aged 16-23 and the program will begin on November 13.
The sessions will be led by Hawthorn's VFLW coaches, including the newly appointed VFLW coach Cherie O'Neill, as well as an assortment of past AFLW players.
Three-time AFL premiership Hawk Jack Gunston has also been involved in the structuring of the Academy.
Hawthorn general manager operations and major projects Josh Vanderloo said forming the Academy was a key part of the club's AFLW journey.
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"This is a really exciting stepping stone for the club as we continue to progress towards our move into the AFLW landscape next year," Vanderloo said.
"As well as giving these women the opportunity to develop and hone their skills, it will also give our recruiting team a closer look at these prospective talents.
"We are looking to build a strong, competitive list ahead of our entry into the AFLW competition in season seven and this is a really important step in ensuring that."
Name |
Club |
Abby Favell |
Newtown Chilwell |
Alisha Liddle |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Alisha Molesworth |
Gippsland Power |
Alyssia Pisano |
Eastern Ranges |
Amelie Smith |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Amie Antonello |
Alpine Lions |
Ashleigh Snow |
West Preston |
Bella Enno |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Bridget Deed |
Eastern Ranges |
Brooke Plummer |
Northern Knights |
Brooke Smith |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Cadhla Schmidli |
Eastern Ranges |
Caitlin Hoskin |
Eastern Ranges |
Charley Ryan |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Charlotte Taylor |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Charlotte van der Vlies |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Chelsea Wilson |
Hawthorn |
Emily Shepherd |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Emily Tassiopoulos |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Gabby Rawlings |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Gabby Woods |
Eastern Ranges |
Grace Walsh |
Eastern Ranges |
Jade McCormack |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Jaide Anthony |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Jenna Richardson |
Hawthorn VFLW |
Jess Grace |
Hawthorn VFLW |
Jess Hoskin |
Eastern Ranges |
Jorja Jackson |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Keely Byrne |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Laura Stone |
Eastern Ranges |
Lily Hart |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Lily-Rose Williamson |
Gippsland Power |
Lulu Beatty |
Northern Knights |
Macie Gilmour |
Gippsland Power |
Mackenzie Eardley |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Matilda Hardy |
Eastern Ranges |
Mia Busch |
Eastern Ranges |
Mikaela Trethowan |
Essendon |
Montana Beruldsen |
Hawthorn VFLW |
Phoebe Nelson |
Northern Knights |
Rianna Thiele |
Oakleigh Chargers |
Ruby O’Dwyer |
Eastern Ranges |
Ruby Tripodi |
Williamstown |
Rylie Wilcox |
Northern Knights |
Sarah Hosking |
Dandenong Stingrays |
Saskia Nannes |
Eastern Ranges |
Scarlett Potter |
Eastern Ranges |
Tahlia Meier |
GWV Rebels |
Tannah Hurst |
Northern Knights |
Tyla Angwin |
Gippsland Power |
