Round 12 Anytime Fitness Women’s Rising Star: Krystal Russell

The VAFA congratulates Krystal Russell from Collegians, who has received the Anytime Fitness Rising Star nomination for Round 12.

The 19-year-old came up through the Yarraville-Seddon Eagles and played for the Western Jets from 2021-23. Selected for Vic Metro at the Under 17 and Under 18 National Championships, Krystal played 3 games for Essendon VFL last season and another 4 this season.

She joined Collegians this year and has played all 12 senior games, polling Best Player votes in 6 of them, including 2 of the last 3.

What the club said:

Krystal (or KRuss as she is affectionately known around the club) is a favourite amongst the Collegians Women’s squad, and her always positive attitude is infectious and gets others up and about.

Word from the coach:

KRuss’ commitment to her own craft and personal development is second only to her fantastic loyalty to her teammates and club.

This season she has worked extremely hard to juggle her VFLW training and playing commitments with Collegians Women’s Squad, and her studies!

She is fierce around the contest, and works just as hard off ball as on it, which constantly places amongst the top performers on any given week.  The excellent player she is today is the result of many years of hard work combined with her natural talent and first class attitude.

We are blessed to have KRuss.