Nickname: Butts/Nikybut

Club: Richmond

Position/Role: Forward

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Richmond

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Sydney Stack

Any pre-game superstitions: Yes, listening to music

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: A house or car

What do you love about your club? That they are always looking to help us in any way.

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Ciara Fitzgerald, because she always says the most random stuff

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? All the people who are starting to enjoy and celebrate it

Favourite meal the night before a game: Pasta

Favourite holiday destination: Gold Coast

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? Benno

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Emma Watson

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Teleportation

Nickname: Rat

Club: Melton Bloods

Position/Role: Player

Grade/Age Group involved in: Senior Womens

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Collingwood

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Jordan Membrey, Gab Pound & Daniel Menzel

Any pre-game superstitions: Roll out, mobility, glute activation along with a good pump up playlist

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: A house for all family members

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Walt Disney, Bon Jovi and Daniel Menzel

What do you love about your club? The colours, the wheel and functions

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Caitlyn Spry

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? Sharing the same passion as others and being united by it

Favourite meal the night before a game: Pasta - either spaghetti or ravioli

Favourite holiday destination: Disneyland

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? Amy Hibbert or Abbey Walker

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Tom Hanks OR Phil Dunphy from Modern Family (being his character)

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Shape shifter or mind reader

Nickname: Ginge/Rang

Club: Redan

Position/Role: Ruck/Forward

Grade/Age Group involved in: Senior Women’s

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Geelong

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Tim Kelly, Daniel Rioli, Hugh McCluggage

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: Icy poles

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? My dad: he’s so relaxed and unphased by everything, his presence is so calming. My grandma: she died before I was born but would loved to have met her. Jimmy Fallon: I mean who wouldn’t love to have dinner with him!

What do you love about your club? This is my first year at Redan and due to illness I have only been to three trainings but at each session you feel so welcome and at home, like I’ve been there for years.

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Anna Van Rooden. Anna and I live together at uni and she can say some really dumb things which makes me feel so much better because I’m usually the stupid one.

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? Being part of the process of it growing and evolving and seeing everyone develop to their full potential.

Favourite meal the night before a game: Spag bol, can’t go wrong

Favourite holiday destination: Can’t say I’ve been overseas much but would love to go to NZ

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? As I said, it’s my first year but I’m assuming Erin would sing it pretty darn loud

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Sandra Bullock

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? To fly!

Nickname: Jonno

Club: East Point Dragons

Position/Role: Player - Forward

Grade/Age Group involved in: Senior Women’s

AFL/AFLW Team followed: St. Kilda

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Caitlin Greiser, Nick Hind, Shane Savage, Rowan Marshall, Jarren Geary

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: Food

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? John Lennon, Don and Phil Everly

What do you love about your club? It's more like a family. We all support and encourage each other and I never feel out of place.

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Either Vera or Smurph because of the terrible jokes and the fact they laugh at their own jokes

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? Being a part of change and progression in the community

Favourite meal the night before a game: Spaghetti

Favourite holiday destination: Gippsland

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Rebel Wilson

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Time travel

Nickname: Spud

Club: Gold Coast Suns

Position/Role: Small forward/midfielder

AFL/AFLW Team followed: GC Suns

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Sally Riley

Any pre-game superstitions: Try not to have any that way I am adaptable to change 

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: Car – Mercedes G class

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? My mum- lost her 7 years ago, Kobe Bryant- chat about his mentality and drive, and Zac Efron- cause he is gorgeous

What do you love about your club? The girls!

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Hannah Dunn- quick witted and under the radar

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? Women/girls getting around each other

Favourite meal the night before a game: Classic – spag bol

Favourite holiday destination: Sunny Coast

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? Not too sure about club song but Leah Kaslar has some pipes

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? I have no idea!

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? To be able to fly

Nickname: Kinky

Club: Melton Centrals

Position/Role: Midfielder

Grade/Age Group involved in: Senior Women’s

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Richmond

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Dustin Martin, Tayla Harris, Alex Rance

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: A new Ski race boat

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Nan, because I miss her! Miley Cyrus & Ben Cousins - I think they are both amazing

What do you love about your club? Last season was my first season playing, the club were so welcoming and super friendly, I feel like I have known them for a lifetime!

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Smurf - she likes to run amuck and always has fun

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? Making new friends and showing the guys we can do it too!

Favourite meal the night before a game: Roast Chicken and veggies

Favourite holiday destination: Cape York

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? I’d have to say Toni!

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Mila Kunis!

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? To be able to fly

Nickname: Bridge

Club: Woodend Hawks

Position/Role: Centre half forward

Grade/Age Group involved in: U18 Youth Girls

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Carlton

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Tayla Harris, Sam Docherty

Any pre-game superstitions: Not really, probably just a good breakfast like a smoothie bowl.

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: I would probably see if my family needed it and then if not I would look for people who need it more than I do as I think I’m very privileged with what I have and there are people who need that sort of money more than me.

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Rainer Maria Rilke, Jeff Buckley and Rembrandt. I have a great love for Music and Art, and Jeff Buckley and Rembrandt are some of my favourites in these categories. Rainer Maria Rilke is a poet and his words inspire and resonate with me.

What do you love about your club? I love the energetic nature we have and our ability to keep spirits high even when losing in a game.

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Lily Collins - She’s super lovely, light-hearted and loves to laugh. She takes the game seriously but doesn’t let herself get down when losing and just has fun playing the game.

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? The physical activity itself and being able to play with enthusiastic girls and teammates that have the same elite for the game.

Favourite meal the night before a game: Pasta

Favourite holiday destination: Holiday house in Aireys Inlet or New Zealand.

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? Probably me!

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Margot Robbie or Saoirse Ronan

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? To fly

Nickname: Nomes

Club: Sebastopol

Position/Role: New player this year

Grade/Age Group involved in: Senior Women’s

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Blues

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Phillips, Gee, Prespakis

Any pre-game superstitions: Must say 'get a touch' before game

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: A studio for metalsmithing

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Such a hard one. Jacinda ardern NZ PM - I would like to discuss leadership and how she manages herself. Brandi Carlile musician - she does some amazing things to lift up others and her creative mind is incredible. Jesus - how did he survive the desert for 40 days alone, I need some advice on isolation activities.

What do you love about your club? Exceptionally welcoming and encouraging. Also they are very social.

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Probably Janessa she made me laugh so hard I choked and she had to give me some back blows.

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? Playing. I had to give it up at 11 because there were no pathways for me. Coming back now at 29 I had forgotten how much I loved it. Best game in the world.

Favourite meal the night before a game: Carbonara. Probably not healthy but it's delicious

Favourite holiday destination: The river, anything in nature really. Or Sweden.

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Deborah Mailman. I will watch anything she's in. Lady can act!

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Fly- transport is such a hassle and parking is a nightmare.

Nickname: Rocky

Club: Geelong Cats

Position/Role: Player

Which AFLW/AFL player/s do you idolise? Daisy Pearce and Erin Phillips

Any pre-game superstitions: Nope

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: House

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Serena Williams, Cathy freeman and Billie Jean King. All people I idolise who have changed the landscape for female athletes!

What do you love about your club? My team mates

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? There is too many to pick from!

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? Having the same goal and working towards it with 29 of your best mates!

Favourite meal the night before a game: Pasta

Favourite holiday destination: Anywhere hot with beautiful beaches

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? Probably (Madeline) Keryk. She is always loud.

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? The rock? Haha no idea

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Teleport!!!! Get wherever you want in the blink of an eye. Yes please!

Nickname: Jaz

Club: Melton Bloods

Position/Role: Ruck

Grade/Age Group involved in: U18 Youth Girls

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Collingwood

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Scott Pendlebury

Any pre-game superstitions: Telling myself I will have a good game

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: Myself a cake

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Ash Barty because she’s a good tennis player , Tayla Harris because her kick is insane , and Dustin Martin to teach me his fend offs

What do you love about your club? That we are very inclusive and passionate about female football

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? My mate kacie because shes always following along with the jokes I make

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? That we have a voice

Favourite meal the night before a game: Fettuccine carbonara

Favourite holiday destination: Surfers paradise

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? Me!

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Read minds

Nickname: Mum

Club: Melton Centrals JFNC

Position/Role: Girls Football Coordinator

Grade/Age Group involved in: U13 Junior Girls, U15 Youth Girls and U18 Youth Girls

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Bulldogs

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Ellie Blackburn, Daisy Pearce

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: House

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish and Oprah Winfrey

What do you love about your club? Great family club, very supportive and helpful. Makes you want to be at the club

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Chantelle Boyle

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? Seeing the girls succeed and grow

Favourite meal the night before a game: Pasta

Favourite holiday destination: Queensland

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? Kasey Sinclair

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Uma Thurman

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? To heal people

Nickname: Maddy

Club: Ballarat Swans

Position/Role: Forward pocket

Grade/Age Group involved in: U13 Junior Girls

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Richmond

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Dustin Martin, Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: A new dog

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Rebel Wilson, Mr Bean, Jim Carrey because they are funny and they always make me laugh

What do you love about your club? The sportsmanship how nice everyone is and how we all help one another if needed

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Izzy kern, pigeon, Meg stowe because I know them really well they are so nice and friendly and I get along with them really well

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? Being active and doing something I enjoy as a team

Favourite meal the night before a game: Chicken and salad

Favourite holiday destination: Beach

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? Chloe Everett

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Rebel Wilson

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Mind reading

Nickname: Darbs

Club: Geelong

Position/Role: Tall forward/Secondary ruck

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Geelong and Western Bulldogs

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Joel Selwood, Meg McDonald

Any pre-game superstitions: Spag Bol the night before

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: A Kombi van

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Serena Williams to learn from, Robbie Williams for the entertainment and amazing stories, and Carl Barren for the laughs

What do you love about your club? Unity, all in it together

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? We have so many...but Phoebe McWilliams provides me with some lols

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? It's new, exciting, and we all band together for something we love!

Favourite meal the night before a game: As mentioned earlier....spag bol

Favourite holiday destination: So far....Canada

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? Very hard to hear anyone else over myself haha, but maybe (Madeline) Keryk 

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Kate Bosworth...have been mistaken in the past haha

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Teleportation

Nickname: Jezza              

Club: East Point Dragons

Position/Role: Coach

Grade/Age Group involved in: U18 Youth Girls

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Essendon

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Kaitlyn Ashmore and Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti

Any pre-game superstitions: Wear funny coloured socks

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: A long weekend off work! lol, nah, probably a red and black Mustang!

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Robin Williams, Elle McPherson and Bruce Lee! So many entertaining things to talk about. We would have everything covered - funny, beautiful and wise people all in one room!

What do you love about your club? The relaxed nature of the club, the families and friends that I have met and the fact that we are all there for the girls so they have a safe and friendly place to learn this great game.

Who’s your funniest team member, and why? Keira, coz she's always making drills fun and looking for the lightest side of hard work.

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? Watching the growth/depth in talent develop over the years.

Favourite meal the night before a game: Pizza - Meatlovers - Yummo!

Favourite holiday destination: Egypt - so many things to look at - they have such a rich history!

Which team member belts out the club song loudest? Me

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Dolph Lundgren

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Flying!

Nickname: Menschy

Club: Lake Wendouree

Position/Role: Player

Grade/Age Group involved in: Senior Women’s

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Geelong Cats

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Tom Hawkins/Tayla Harris

Any pre-game superstitions: Just not letting myself be anything but positive

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: A drink 😂

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? My boyfriend, my little sister and my best friend, because they're the most important people I have in my life

What do you love about your club? The friendships you make and the sense of community and fun

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Vanessa, she always mucks around and is just a gem

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? Getting to play and prove people that women can

Favourite meal the night before a game: Lasagne

Favourite holiday destination: Camping trips

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? Rach, haha she’s such a great woman

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Flight

Nickname: Morgs

Club: Redan

Position/Role: Full Forward

Grade/Age Group involved in: U18 Youth Girls

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Geelong Cats

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Amy McDonald

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: A holiday around Greece

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Paddy Cripps, Bailey Smith and Joel Selwood because I love watching the way they play

What do you love about your club? The culture and how passionate they are about girls playing footy

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Maya. She always finds a way to makes the hard sessions enjoyable.

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? The increase in younger girls watching us play wanting to be a part of the club

Favourite meal the night before a game: Pasta

Favourite holiday destination: Bali

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? Flick

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Be invisible

Nickname: Mel

Club: North Ballarat

Position/Role: Midfield

Grade/Age Group involved in: U18 Youth Girls

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Richmond

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Daniel Rioli

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: Give to charity

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Martin Luther King - influential, Euripides - his ancient Greek plays have very modern and progressive messages for his day and age, Susan Alberti - major influencer in female football

What do you love about your club? Team inclusivity and great culture

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Lara Beggs - just a great character

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? The people, the coaches the support they give and the game!

Favourite meal the night before a game: Everything mum cooks is amazing

Favourite holiday destination: Mornington Peninsula

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? We all do

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Jennifer Lawrence

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Instilling happiness

Nickname: Els

Club: Gordon FNC

Position/Role: Centre Half Forward

Grade/Age Group involved in: U13 Junior Girls

AFL/AFLW Team followed: AFL: Hawthorn, AFLW: Melbourne Demons

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Daisy Pearce

Any pre-game superstitions: Hot chocolate

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: Food for my family

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Daisy Pearce, 24kgolden (a rapper) and Jack Gunston, because they are my role models and I would really like to meet them face to face.

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? One day I might be able to play AFLW

Favourite meal the night before a game: Fish and Chips

Favourite holiday destination: Thailand

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? We all belt it out!!

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Taylor Swift

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Flying

Nickname: Talbo

Club: Creswick

Position/Role: Player

Grade/Age Group involved in: U18 Youth Girls

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Essendon

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Jake Stringer

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: Ram Truck

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? My best mate, Jake Stringer, Zac Efron

What do you love about your club? The team work and coaches

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Maddy Wolterman, just the way she is

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? Just being with your mates

Favourite meal the night before a game: Chicken

Favourite holiday destination: Queensland

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? The whole team

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Megan Fox

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? To become invisible

Nickname: Jessie

Club: Ballarat Storm

Position/Role: Centre

Grade/Age Group involved in: U13 Junior Girls

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Geelong

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Patrick Dangerfield

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: Lamborghini

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? My mum - cos she looks after me, My dad - the same as mum, and Patrick Dangerfield - he is my favourite footballer

What do you love about your club? Friendly coaches and players

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Stella - says funny jokes

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? Get to meet new friends while playing football

Favourite meal the night before a game: Spaghetti bolognese

Favourite holiday destination: Queensland

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? Stella and Allira

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Amy McDonald

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? To be fast

Nickname: Trace, Boycey

Club: Redan

Position/Role: Vice President and passionate Female Football advocate!

Grade/Age Group involved in: All of them!

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Geelong AFLW (go Amy!), St Kilda AFL

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: I think I'm past the idolising stage, but certainly admire Amy McDonald's journey to the AFLW, and Fraser Gehrig was pretty awesome in his day!

Any pre-game superstitions: Not really...too busy getting things ready for the days games to be played.

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: Houses for my children

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Nelson Mandela - Admire his inner strength, Jim Morrison (The Doors) - see if he is half as crazy as they say he was, and Maggie Thatcher - to keep Jim under control!

What do you love about your club? Just a great bunch of family oriented people who band together to provide sporting opportunities for the younger members of our community in a safe, inclusive and supportive environment. Clubs are a very important part of the fabric of our community, and I think we do it pretty well.

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? President Garry Goyne. Never a dull moment, and one of the biggest hearted, most generous people you could wish to meet.

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? The opportunity to be involved in something new and exciting. The joy of watching many in our club taking up the opportunity to participate in the new sports offering.

Favourite meal the night before a game: Steak and veggies!

Favourite holiday destination: Ireland, and want to go back as soon as I can!

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? All the girls sing with great gusto!

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Jack Thompson

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Speed (The Flash) .... so much to do, so little time!

Nickname: Ash

Club: Darley

Position/Role: Player

Grade/Age Group involved in: Senior Women’s

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Western Bulldogs

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: I think I'm past the idolising stage, but certainly admire Amy McDonald's journey to the AFLW, and Fraser Gehrig was pretty awesome in his day!

Any pre-game superstitions: Yes, pasta the night before a game

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: A house on the beach

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Will Hayes, Ellie Blackburn and Stewart Crameri

What do you love about your club? We are a big family. We all support each other

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Kim, she always makes us laugh and keeps us on our toes

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? The community and support we have for each other

Favourite meal the night before a game: Pasta

Favourite holiday destination: Hawaii

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? Abbi

If you had a movie made about you, which actor/actress would you like to play you? Hilary Swank

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Make people disappear

Nickname: Heppy

Club: Creswick

Position/Role: Player

Grade/Age Group involved in: U18 Youth Girls

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Essendon

AFL/AFW player/s you idolise: Dyson Heppell

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: A horse

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Shiann, Adrian & Ben. Because they are the only friends I have

What do you love about your club? The support and friends

Who’s your funniest teammate, and why? Shiann because she’s always funny

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? Get to develop skills

Favourite meal the night before a game: Chicken Parma

Favourite holiday destination: Murray RIver

Which teammate belts out the club song loudest? Maddy Wolterman

If you could have any one superpower, which would you choose? Invisibility

Nickname: Kento

Club: East Point Dragons

Position/Role: Assistant Coach/Player

Grade/Age Group involved in: Senior Women’s

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Carlton

Any pre-game superstitions: Not really

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: I’d go out for a nice brunch to celebrate

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Susan Alberti, Anna Meares and Erin Phillips

What do you love about your club? We have strong junior numbers so the future looks bright

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? It’s no longer a novelty game, it’s now a sport that girls can reach to a higher level. There are academy and representative programs that harness the possibility for the players which is something not imagined 10+ years ago.

Nickname: Skip/H

Club: Gisborne FNC

Position/Role: Player/Captain

Grade/Age Group involved in: Senior Women’s

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Essendon

Any pre-game superstitions: Let’s just say the number of times I visit the loo pre-game is a bit of a running joke amongst the team!

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: First class tickets to travel around the world and a Mercedes G63 AMG

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Anne Frank, my Grandpa Jack and Melissa Hickey

What do you love about your club? We are committed to continual improvement and not afraid to make the tough calls to protect our culture. Our women’s football teams are in their infancy and our club continues to learn and grow alongside us as the sport and our players develop.

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? Being surrounded by like-minded people who want to work hard and play harder!

Nickname: Scotty

Club: Carisbrook

Position/Role: Player

Grade/Age Group involved in: U18 Youth Girls

AFL/AFLW Team followed: Collingwood

First thing you’d buy if you won the lottery: V8 Landcruiser or Farm

If you could have dinner with any 3 people (past or present, famous or not), who would they be? Zoey Carter, Scott Pendlebury and Usain Bolt

What do you love about your club? My team and coach

What’s the best thing about being involved in Female Football? More opportunities than I ever had in boys