With the countdown to Round 1 reaching single figures, it's time to meet your new No. 9, Charlotte Baskaran.
Baskaran wore the No. 14 in 2022 but has switched numbers ahead of the 2023 season.
Nickname: Carol
Instagram handle: @charlottebaskarann
Position: Midfielder
Draft History: Pick 9, 2022
Previous AFLW Clubs: N/A
Senior Clubs: Western Jets (NAB League Girls)
Community Clubs: Aberfeldie (VIC)
Bio: Baskaran played all 10 games for Hawthorn in her debut campaign, despite completing Year 12 studies. The 18-year-old averaged 10.5 disposals and 5.1 tackles, finishing seventh in Hawthorn’s inaugural best and fairest. Prior to being drafted by the Hawks, Baskaran captained the Western Jets to their first ever Grand Final win (male or female) while averaging 27.6 disposals, 6.6 tackles, 5.3 clearances and 4.2 inside 50s. She was also named captain of the NAB League Girls Team of the Year and was runner-up in the competition’s best and fairest award.
Honours:
- Western Jets premiership captain
- NAB League Girls Team of the Year
- Runner-up in NAB League Girls best and fairest
- Seventh in inaugural Hawthorn best and fairest
- EDFL Interleague representative
Three things you might not know about Carol:
1. She has a dog called Axel.
2. She has a massive shoe and sneaker collection.
3. Her pre-game ritual is that she gets her hair braided.
