There are just 23 days to go until Hawthorn's 2023 AFLW season commences, with Kinetic Stadium set to host the Hawks' blockbuster clash with Essendon under Saturday night lights.
Hawthorn's No. 23, Sarah Perkins kicked a goal in last year's contest on a memorable night at Marvel Stadium.
Check out everything you need to know about Perko below.
Nickname: Perko
Instagram handle: @perko29
Position: Forward
Previous AFLW Clubs: Adelaide (2017-2018), Melbourne (2020), Gold Coast (2021-2022)
Draft History: Free agent, 2016
Senior Clubs: Eastern Devils (VWFL), Hawthorn (VFLW)
Community Clubs: Eastern Devils (VIC)
Bio: Sarah Perkins returned to the club she supported since she was a child following stints with Adelaide, Melbourne and Gold Coast at AFLW level. She also reunited with her inaugural coach Bec Goddard in the process. Perkins made her Hawks debut in Round 1 and kicked a goal before going on to play a further three games.
Honours:
- AFLW premiership player with Adelaide (2017)
- Adelaide leading goalkicker (2017)
- VFLW premiership player with Hawthorn (2018)
Three things you might not know about Perko:
1. She has 32 tattoos on her body related to football, family and travel.
2. She grew up a Hawks fan and Sam Mitchell was her favourite player.
3. She grew up playing soccer.
