Hawthorn is excited to announce that it has secured the signature of capped Matildas goalkeeper and three-time A-League Women’s championship player Casey Dumont as an Other Sport Rookie for the 2023 AFLW season.
Dumont has been a stalwart in the A-League Women’s competition, making her debut with Brisbane Roar in 2008 before stints with Sydney FC, Western Sydney Wanderers and now Melbourne Victory.
The 31-year-old has won three A-League Women’s championships, two Premier's Plates and was named Player of the Match in her most recent triumph with Melbourne Victory.
Following that success, Dumont won the 2022 A-League Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year award and is in contention to go back-to-back this season.
The star shot-stopper also has notable international experience as part of the Matildas’ 2016 Rio Olympics, 2011 World Cup and 2010, 2014 and 2018 Asian Cup squads.
She has earned three Matildas caps across her career, with two coming against New Zealand and the other against Brazil in friendlies.
Away from the pitch, Dumont keeps busy as a nurse and will continue in that role in addition to being a dual-sport athlete.
Hawthorn will work to ensure Dumont is given every opportunity to succeed in both sports this year and beyond.
Hawthorn AFLW List Manager Mitchell Cashion was delighted to welcome Dumont to the Hawks.
“We’re really excited to have Casey join the brown and gold family,” Cashion said.
“She may be new to Aussie Rules but her leadership, experience and knowledge of what it takes to succeed at the highest level will hold her in good stead as she embarks on a new journey in her career.
“To have a capped Matildas goalkeeper in our side will be extremely beneficial for our young playing group and we can’t wait to see what Casey does in Hawks colours.”
Hawthorn AFLW Senior Coach Bec Goddard said Dumont would be a great acquisition ahead of the 2023 season.
“At the Hawks, we pride ourselves on setting gold standards which is why Casey will fit in perfectly with our program,” Goddard said.
“She’s experienced the highs and lows of professional sport all while working as a nurse off the pitch, which is a reality that many of our athletes face.
“I think our players will learn a lot from Casey while our fans can be excited about her potential with the Sherrin in hand.
“We’re excited to support Casey in her journey as a dual-sport athlete and will be with her every step of the way as she strives for success in both codes.”
