The next stage in Hawthorn’s journey to the AFLW is upon us, with the club announcing a list of 50 players who are set to make up its W Academy.
The inaugural Hawks W Academy will begin on November 13, with the program to include six sessions of skill development, player mentoring and education.
The sessions will be led by Hawthorn’s VFLW coaches, including the newly-appointed VFLW Senior Coach Cherie O’Neill, as well as an assortment of past AFLW players.
Three-time premiership Hawk Jack Gunston has also been involved in the structuring of the Hawks W Academy, highlighting the close connection between the club’s AFL and AFLW programs.
GM – Operations & Major Projects Josh Vanderloo said the club’s objective in forming the Academy is to provide promising players with another developmental touchpoint ahead of the 2022 season.
“This is a really exciting steppingstone 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 7 and this is a really important step in ensuring that.”
The 50 players registered are aged from 16 to 23 years old. See each of them listed below.
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 |
