Nine Hawks are eligible to win the AFLW's Rising Star in season 2023.

Jasmine Fleming and Lucy Wales lead the contenders, having already been nominated for the award previously. 

However, according to the AFLW's captains survey, one captain has tipped Charlotte Baskaran to take out the award while another thinks Bridie Hipwell will go all the way.

Bridget Deed, Emily Everist, Laura Elliott, Mackenzie Eardley and Zoe Barbakos round out the eligible Hawks.

The AFL recently confirmed changes to the eligibility criteria for the 2023 AFLW Rising Star.

Previously players were ineligible to be nominated if they had been nominated previously, irrespective of how many matches they had played.

Players will be eligible to be nominated for the Rising Star award if:

  • They are under the age of 21 on 31 December; and
  • Have not previously been nominated for the Rising Star award unless they have played a total of 10 or less matches at the beginning of the season, and;
  • Have not previously won the AFLW Rising Star award.

The change in eligibility will add depth to the Rising Star pool and provide scope for those players who had limited exposure to the AFLW system during Season Seven due to balancing school commitments.

After each round, two players will be nominated as the weekly Rising Star nominee. At the conclusion of the season, the All Australian panel will vote on the winner from the group of 20 nominees.

Hawks who are eligible for the AFLW Rising Star 

  • Jasmine Fleming (5/11/2004)
  • Lucy Wales (30/5/2003)
  • Bridget Deed (15/6/2004) 
  • Bridie Hipwell (15/6/2004) 
  • Charlotte Baskaran (9/12/2004) 
  • Emily Everist (17/7/2004) 
  • Laura Elliott (27/10/2004) 
  • Mackenzie Eardley (13/1/2004) 
  • Zoe Barbakos (12/11/2003) 

Who the captains think will win the AFLW Rising Star

2 votes - Alana Gee 

2 votes - Jasmine Fleming 

2 votes - Matilda Scholz 

1 vote - Charlie Mullins 

1 vote - Mia Austin 

1 vote - Amber Clarke 

1 vote - Charlotte Baskaran 

1 vote - Zarlie Goldsworthy 

1 vote - Bridie Hipwell 

1 vote - Tess Craven 

1 vote - Stella Reid 

1 vote - Abby Bushby 

1 vote - Sofia Hurley 

1 vote - Charlotte Blair