The first-ever Women’s Big V squad has been released ahead of the VAFA’s July 9 clash against AFL Goldfields in North Ballarat.
In a groundbreaking event for the VAFA and its newest players, 61 women have been selected from 30 clubs. Eight clubs have three representatives and 22 of the 61 hail from the women’s Premier section – the most of any.
Old Trinity lead the way with four representatives, while Caulfield Grammarians, Fitzroy-ACU, Marcellin, Old Camberwell, Old Geelong, Old Haileybury, Old Xaverians and SKOB Saints each have three.
The selected women will meet on June 14 for the first time under new coach John Kanis and the final 24 will be selected prior to the July 9 clash after a number of training sessions.
The VAFA congratulates all players who have earnt selection and look forward to seeing them create history for the Big V.
All players and their club secretaries will receive an email shortly with details.
| Player | Club | |
| Ally | Bild | AJAX |
| Maya | Glikfeld | AJAX |
| Phillipa | Atkins | Beaumaris |
| Sasha | Long | Beaumaris |
| Monica | Gray | Brunswick Renegades |
| Amelia | Phipps | Brunswick Renegades |
| Grace | Buchan | Caulfield Gr. |
| Irena | Malliaras | Caulfield Gr. |
| Millie | Klingbeil | Caulfiled Gr. |
| Anna | Coldham | Collegians |
| Christine | Nancarrow | Collegians |
| Carle | Rooks | De La Salle |
| Claudia | Bell | Fitzroy-ACU |
| Gemma | Minuz | Fitzroy-ACU |
| Tash | Ross-Harris | Fitzroy-ACU |
| Sarah | Cleary | Hampton Rovers |
| Amy | Cullen | Hampton Rovers |
| Alana | Sarec | Hawthorn AFC |
| Magdelene | Antypas | Marcellin |
| Natellie | MacDonald | Marcellin |
| Tessa | Zagontinos | Marcellin |
| Jennifer | Vissenjoux | Mazenod |
| Taylor | Hunt | Melbourne University |
| Hannah | O’Brien | Monash Blues |
| Shannen | Bethune | Oakleigh |
| Steph | Wood | Oakleigh |
| Stephanie | Defina | Old Camberwell |
| Eloise | Defina | Old Camberwell |
| Rhiannon | Green | Old Camberwell |
| Kirra | Tevelein | Old Carey |
| Libby | Graham | Old Geelong |
| Annabelle | Scott | Old Geelong |
| Annabelle | Shannon | Old Geelong |
| Sarah | Casey | Old Haileybury |
| Mietta | McDonald | Old Haileybury |
| Mim | Waterman | Old Haileybury |
| Monique | Maitland | Old Mentonians |
| Laura | Caruana | Old Trinity |
| Georgia | Fleiter | Old Trinity |
| Claire | Messent | Old Trinity |
| Vanessa | Murphy | Old Trinity |
| Emily | Archer | Old Xavs |
| Riley | Christgeorgl | Old Xavs |
| Gabby | Golds | Old Xavs |
| Kate | McQueen | Ormond |
| Cassie | Pittard | Ormond |
| Sarah | Cameron | SKOB Saints |
| Bree | Doyle | SKOB Saints |
| Eliza | Straford | SKOB Saints |
| Alana | Milich | South Melb Dist |
| Kate | Dempsey | St Bedes/Mentone Tigers |
| Meghann | Geschke | St Bedes/Mentone Tigers |
| Lisa | Davie | St Marys Salesian |
| Tash | Rappos | St Marys Salesian |
| Bree | Murphy | Swinburne |
| Eliza | German | Therry Penola |
| Maddy | Hince | UHS |
| Mara | Mc Sweeney | UHS |
| Erin | McLaughlin | West Brunswick |
| Bridie | Walsh | West Brunswick |
| Lyss | Blewonski | Yarra OG’s |
This weekend, from May 1–3, the VAFA community will come together for the annual Tackle Your Feelings (TYF) Round, a dedicated initiative aimed at raising awareness and promoting positive mental
Read the latest weekly headlines around the VAFA — off the field and around the boundary line. TICKETS TO THE BIG V LUNCHEON ARE ON SALE NOW Tickets are now
LIVE STREAM: Watch live the William Buck Premier Men’s Round 3 match between Old Scotch v Old Xaverians from Camberwell Sports Ground. Match commences at 2:00PM.
