Round 1 is fast approaching with just over one week to go until Hawthorn takes on Essendon at Kinetic Stadium, Frankston under Saturday night lights.
Louise Stephenson is a player to watch out for when the time comes, thanks to her leadership group reappointment and her hunger to play consistent footy after an injury-interrupted Season 7.
Nickname: Jules from Finance
Instagram handle: @louisestephenson
Position: Defender
Draft History: Priority Signing, 2016
Previous AFLW Clubs: GWS Giants (2017-2021)
Senior Clubs: Melbourne University (VFLW)
Community Clubs: St Damians (VIC)
Bio: Stephenson is an inaugural leadership group member of the Hawks and won the team’s first ever 2km time trial. Originally from Victoria, Stephenson played 33 games for the GWS Giants before adding another six games to her belt in her first season for Hawthorn. Outside of football, Stephenson is a firefighter based in NSW.
Honours:
- Hawthorn leadership group member (2022-current)
Three things you might not know about Lou:
1. She used to be a gymnast.
2. She is a firefighter based in NSW.
3. She initially wore the No. 12 because she was a huge Matthew Richardson fan growing up.
