As Hawthorn's VFLW season has now come to a close, head coach Paddy Hill reflects on each player's performance across 2019.
Rebecca Beeson
Games: 12
Average disposals: 22.6
Best game: R11 v Richmond: 35 disposals, six marks and six tackles.
“Beeso backed up last season’s form and took it to a new level. Her ability to find the ball and use it wisely is extraordinary.” – Paddy Hill
Read: VFLW season review: Forwards
Georgia Bevan
Games: 9
Average disposals: 14.4
Average tackles: 8.3
Best game: R9 v Geelong: 23 disposals, three marks and five tackles.
“Added late to our squad, Georgia provided plenty of grunt and dash to our core group of inside-mids.” – Paddy Hill
Natalie Bjelan
Games: 1
“Just the one game in what was always going to be a development year. Nat is a strong competitor who can play a number of key positions.” – Paddy Hill
Rosie Dillon
Games: 14
Average disposals: 17.1
Goals: 6
Average tackles: 5.6
Best game: R9 v Geelong: 24 disposals, eight tackles and a goal.
“After a breakout 2018 season, Rosie backed that up with an even better performance in 2019, finishing second for clearances in the VFLW.” – Paddy Hill
Olivia Flanagan
Games: 10
Average disposals: 13.8
Best game: R13 v Melbourne University: 19 disposals, five tackles, four marks and two goals.
“Really exploded during the middle part of the season and showed the football world what a star she is.” – Paddy Hill
Kara Henderson
Games: 14
Average disposals: 8.6
Best game: R2 v Collingwood: 16 disposals, four marks and four tackles.
“After playing just three games in the past two seasons, Kara had a break-out season playing every game on the wing. Her running capacity is amongst the very best in our squad.” – Paddy Hill
Meg Hutchins
Games: 12
Average disposals: 14.3
Average marks: 3.3
Best game: R1 v Northern Territory: 21 disposals and 11 marks.
“Was able to carry her stellar 2018 form into 2019 where she continued to provide defensive support and attacking drive with her long right shoe.” – Paddy Hill
Tayah Kelly
Games: 5
Average disposals: 7.2
Best game: R9 v Geelong: 14 disposals and three marks.
“An Eastern Rangers NAB graduate, Tayah wasted no time settling into the program and played some great footy when she was our 23rd player.”– Paddy Hill
Chloe O’Malley
“Chloe was elevated onto our list due to several injuries. Yet to debut, we are excited by her work ethic and ability to use both sides of her body.” – Paddy Hill
Pip Peschke
Games: 7
Average disposals: 15.4
Best game: R1 v Northern Territory: 22 disposals, five marks and five tackles.
“Started the year in great fashion with some great performances as an inside-mid. Unfortunately, lady luck deserted her against the Bulldogs suffering another season ending injury. Has the will and determination to fight back.” – Paddy Hill
Kate Scott
“Kate is a really exciting prospect who spent this year developing her ruck craft. One to watch in 2020.” – Paddy Hill
Abbey Tanner
Games: 7
Average disposals: 7.9
Average hit-outs: 18
Best game: R1 v Northern Territory: 26 hit-outs, ten disposals and three marks.
“Really improved as ruckman this season after a solid pre-season and early games. Has the ability to be very good at this level with continued development.” – Paddy Hill
Lou Wotton
Games: 11
Average disposals: 8.7
Average hit-outs: 27.5
Best game: R8 v Western Bulldogs: 34 hit-outs and 13 tackles.
“Pushed all the way by the young rucks, Lou had a stellar season, continually beating her much taller opponents. What a warrior.” – Paddy Hill
