One of Hawthorn's brightest young prospects Jasmine Fleming is set to elevate her game to new heights when the Hawks' season kicks off on Saturday night against Essendon.
Find out a bit more about the co vice-captain below.
Nickname: Flem
Instagram handle: @jas.fleming
Position: Midfielder
Draft History: Pick 2, 2022
Senior Clubs: Oakleigh Chargers (NAB League Girls)
Community Clubs: Ashburton Redbacks (VIC)
Bio: Fleming made an instant impact in her debut season at Hawthorn, winning the club’s Rising Star award whilst coming third in the league’s equivalent award. The 18-year-old also made the AFLPA 22under22 team, thanks to strong averages of 14.4 disposals, 4.3 tackles and 3.2 clearances. As a junior, she won a premiership with the Oakleigh Chargers, made the NAB League Girls Team of the Year and AFLW under 18 All Australian team whilst representing Vic Metro. Fleming has also represented Vic Metro in cricket, following in the footsteps of her father and former Australian paceman Damien. She also dabbled in netball, taking after her mother and former elite netballer Wendy O’Donnell.
Honours:
- Inaugural Hawthorn Rising Star award winner
- Third in AFLW Rising Star award (S7)
- Third in Hawthorn inaugural best and fairest
- Oakleigh Chargers premiership player (2021)
- Vic Metro representative in Aussie Rules and cricket
- NAB League Girls Team of the Year (2022)
- U18 All Australian (2022)
Three things you might not know about Flem:
1. She has an older brother called Brayden and a younger sister called Izzy.
2. She is currently studying exercise and sports science.
3. She played all of her junior footy for the Ashburton Redbacks.
