GABBY NEWTON Midfielder
Draft History No.1, 2019 AFLW Draft Games played to date 49 31/08/2001
175cm
Third place in Fremantle Fairest and Best 2024, Fremantle’s Player of the Finals award winner 2024, 2020 AFLW Rising Star award nomination, 2020 AFLPA 22under22 team, 2020 Western Bulldogs Best First Year
Preferred name/nickname Gabby, Foddy, Figgy, Marge
Drafted from Northern Knights, Carlton
Previous AFLW Club Western Bulldogs
Gabby Newton had the ultimate breakout year in her first season at Fremantle since her trade from the Bulldogs, finishing in the Club’s top 3 Fairest and Best, and registering multiple career-best efforts throughout 2024. The former number one draft pick showed off her tackling prowess throughout the season, with a massive 20 tackles in Fremantle’s Elimination Final against Essendon and finishing top 5 in the league for tackles overall. Fun facts Loves karaoke, can belly roll/dance
POTENTIAL MILESTONE YEAR
KIARA BOWERS
Midfielder
2
Draft history 2016 AFLW Draft marquee signing Games played to date 49
D.O.B 16/11/1991
Height 164cm
Honours 2021 AFL Women’s Fairest and Best, 2021 AFLW Coaches Association Player of the Year, 4x All Australian (2019, 2020, 2021, S7 2022), 4x Fremantle Fairest and Best (2019, 2020, 2021, S7 2022), 4x RAC Derby medal (2020, 2021 x2, 2022)
Preferred name/nickname Turbo
Pronunciation of name (phonetically)
KEY-AR-UH
Drafted from Coastal Titans
Previous AFLW Club played for Melbourne in exhibition series’ (2013, 2014, 2015) before AFLW commenced
Bio Four-time All Australian Kiara Bowers will make her return in Season 10, after missing last year due to the birth of her second child. Bowers has again shown she is one to watch with a solid pre-season under her belt and taking out equal top spot in time trials. Across Bowers’ 2023 season, the midfield machine averaged over 12 tackles per game and will continue to flash that defensive flare in the upcoming NAB AFLW Season.
Fun facts Carpenter, mother to sons Nate and Luca with partner Adele, can juggle
EMMA O’DRISCOLL Defender 3
Draft history No.51, 2019 AFLW Draft Games played to date 58 22/04/2000
172cm
22under22 team 2021, 2022 (S6), 2022 (S7), 2023 All Australian Team, 2023 Fremantle Fairest & Best runner up, 2024 All Australian Team, 2024 Third runner-up Fremantle Fairest & Best
Preferred name/nickname Drisco, Driz, Em she/her
Drafted from Swan Districts
Two-time All-Australian defender Emma O’Driscoll is known for her ability to intercept and create momentum off the backline. The 25-year-old recorded another stand-out season last year and was again the league’s leader in intercept possessions totalling 112 across the 12 rounds. O’Driscoll’s performance against Melbourne in Round 4 was her best of the season, registering 21 disposals, and 11 intercept possessions. She will continue striving to set the standard for Fremantle in Season 10.
Netball background, hails from Northam, Physio and Pilates instructor, cohosts both Club podcasts; Better Down Back and Rollers and the Rockers
CAPTAIN
ANGE STANNETT Utility 4
Draft history 2018 Rookie Signing
Games played to date 57 D.O.B 15/04/1997
Height 163cm
Honours Fremantle Best Clubwoman 2021, 2022 (S6), 2022 (S7), 2023, 2024, Players’ Award 2022 (S6), 2023, Fremantle Fairest & Best winner 2023.
Preferred name/nickname Ange, Smother Theresa Pronouns she/her
Drafted from Swan Districts
Bio Captain Ange Stannett is set to return on-field in 2025 with a bang, after an ACL injury ruled her out from playing a game last season. Stannett asserted herself as a player to watch in 2023, registering multiple career-best performances and awarded Fremantle’s Fairest and Best award for the season. The utility is known for her agility, speed, and tenacity, with a ‘never give up’ mindset week in, week out.
Fun facts Born in NZ, played 6 games for Perth Glory during 2015/16 W-League season, game day host for men’s Freo AFL games, plays piano
SARAH VERRIER Midfielder 5
Draft history No.14, 2020 AFLW Draft Games played to date 51
D.O.B 02/08/2002
Height 168cm
Honours Fremantle AFLW Best First Year player 2021, AFLW Rising Star nomination R4 2022.
Preferred name/nickname Sez
Pronouns she/her
Pronunciation of name (phonetically)
VEH-REE-AR
Drafted from Peel Thunder
Community Club Baldivis Junior Football Club
Bio Sarah Verrier has shown she can do it all, playing across the backline, midfield and occasionally being swung forward. Having hit her 50-game milestone last season, Verrier is moving into her sixth year playing AFLW and not only adds maturity to Fremantle’s side, but is known for her strong kicking ability, vital decisionmaking, and agility. Round 6 against Geelong last season saw Verrier boot a goal, four score involvements and six contested possessions. Fun facts Brothers Brendan and Steven used to play with WAFL Club South Fremantle, one of the best kicks in the team, can make good seagull noises
MADI SCANLON Defender 6
Draft history No.27, 2022 AFLW Draft
Games played to date 26
D.O.B 08/03/2001
Height 172cm
Honours WAFLW Claremont premiership player 2022, Top 10 in Fremantle’s Fairest and Best votes for 2023, AFLPA Education and Development Award 2023, AFLW Jim Stynes
Community and Leadership Award 2024
Preferred name/nickname Madi, Mads
Pronouns she/her
Pronunciation of name (phonetically)
SCAN-LON
Drafted from Claremont
Community Club West Coast Amateurs
Bio Madi Scanlon is a running half-back who has impressive intercept marking skills and is a player who can drive the ball down the field in transition out of defence. The young gun defender registered multiple career-best efforts last season including her 13 intercept possessions in Round 2 against the Crows, and six tackles against Carlton in Round 7. Scanlon has played 26 games across three seasons, which is a credit to her athleticism, speed and defensive pressure she brings to the side.
Fun facts Loves surfing, freediving, scuba diving, jet skiing, fishing, travelling to all corners of WA, reading, loves thrifting, works in marine science
AISLING (ASH) McCARTHY Midfielder
Draft history 2018 Rookie Signing Games played to date 55
D.O.B 24/02/1996
Height 165cm
Honours All Australian Team 2024, 2024 Runner-up Fairest and Best Fremantle, 2021 Runner-up Fairest and Best West Coast Eagles
Preferred name/nickname Ash, Aish Mac, Aisling
Pronouns she/her
Pronunciation of name (phonetically) ASH-LING
Previous AFLW Club West Coast Eagles, Western Bulldogs
Bio Aish McCarthy’s first year at Fremantle following a trade with the Eagles saw her register a career-best season, and finish runner up in the Club’s Fairest and Best count. Having played 55 games, McCarthy brings experience to Fremantle’s midfield and forward line. Not only was she Fremantle’s leading goal kicker for 2024, but McCarthy was also sixth in the league for most tackles with 98 across 12 games, showing the effort and intensity she brings week-inweek-out. The former Gaelic footballer adds speed and strength to move the ball forward, and her ability to make an impact in stoppages and clearance wins does not go unnoticed.
Fun facts One of five Irish players at Fremantle, Gaelic football background, is a physiotherapist, mother was born in Melbourne and lived there until she was 3 – has an Aussie passport
POTENTIAL
DANA EAST Midfielder 8
Draft history No.31, 2022 AFLW Draft Games played to date 41 D.O.B 10/06/2002
Height 167cm
Honours 2022 AFLW Rising Star nomination round 9, 8th place in Fremantle’s Fairest and Best Awards 2023
Preferred name/nickname Easty
Pronouns she/her
Pronunciation of name (phonetically) DAY-NA
Drafted from Swan Districts
Bio Entering her fifth AFLW season, Dana East is a competitive inside mid who is clean in the contest and adds speed and agility to Fremantle’s midfield. Registering multiple career-best efforts in 2024, East laid 10 tackles in the Round 4 clash with Melbourne, with also seven clearances and 19 disposals in Round 9 against GWS. Now with 41 AFLW games to her name, East brings a level of experience and maturity to Fremantle’s side.
Fun facts Basketball background, from avocado farm in Manjimup (WA South West), father Heath played with WAFL Club East Perth, is a support worker with WhatAbility
GABBY O’SULLIVAN Utility
Draft history 2017 pre-draft rookie selection
Games played to date 75
D.O.B 21/03/1994
Height 167cm
Honours 2023 AFLW Goal of the Year nomination round 8, Fifth place in Fremantle’s Fairest and Best 2024, Fremantle Life Membership, round 8 Goal of the Year Nomination 2023
Preferred name/nickname Gabby, Gabs, Mitts, Gabstar
Pronouns she/her
Drafted from East Fremantle
Bio Gabby O’Sullivan brings exceptional skills and versatility to Fremantle as one of the four of the inaugural Dockers who remain.
O’Sullivan celebrated her 75-game milestone in Fremantle’s Semi Final against Adelaide in 2024, proving her to be one of the most experienced players in the league. O’Sullivan’s natural ability to add spark and fearlessness to a game is not to be underestimated Expect O’Sullivan to showcase more of her speed and agility in 2025.
Fun facts Played SBL with Perth Redbacks, played College basketball for Coastal Georgia in US, won 2017 SBL championship with Perry Lakes Hawks, house mates with Orlagh Lally, country music fan, Father John played with WAFL Club East Fremantle, teacher at SEDA, has a twin sister
ÁINE TIGHE
Key forward
10
Draft history pre-draft rookie selection 2019 AFLW Draft
Games played to date 33
D.O.B 25/07/1992
Height 185cm
Honours 2023 AFLW Goal of the Year nomination round 1, 4th place in Fremantle’s Fairest and Best Awards 2023
Preferred name/nickname Áine (pronounced Onya)
Pronouns she/her
Pronunciation of name (phonetically) ONYA TIE
Bio Áine Tighe will have her sights set on returning from an ACL injury she sustained during the first half of the 2024 NAB AFLW Season last year. A leader of the Club, Tighe stepped up and led from the sidelines last year, putting her personal circumstances aside with a team first mindset. A talented key forward, Tighe is known for her strong marking and exceptional set shot skills, which she proved when she had a four-goal haul in the Round 1 match against Essendon last season. Standing at 6ft tall, Tighe will be a force to be reckoned with on her return.
Fun facts Works in Fremantle’s Community Department, comes from Ireland and played Gaelic Football with County Leitrim, has overcome two knee reconstructions since arriving in Perth, physical education and maths teacher with a Masters in sports performance, Fremantle FC Next Generation Academy Coach
LONG TERM INJURY LIST
NEW RECRUIT
HOLLY EGAN Defender
Draft history No.34, 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft
Games played to date 0
D.O.B 01/07/2006
Height 176cm
Preferred name/nickname Hugo
Pronouns she/her
Drafted from Murray Bushrangers
Bio Versatile and speedy, 19-year-old Holly Egan was selected by Fremantle with pick 34 in the 2024 AFLW Draft. Unfortunately, Egan has been placed on the long term injury list, after a devastating ACL injury sustained in pre-season has ruled her out for the 2025 NAB AFLW Season. Egan will look to make her return in the new year, and be fit and firing following her rehab..
Fun facts Father is a BMX world champion, used to play basketball
EBONY ANTONIO Utility
12
Draft history 2017 (16) priority selection
Games played to date 70
D.O.B 18/12/1991
Height 173cm
Honours AFLW All Australian 2018, Fremantle Fairest and Best 2018, AFLW Goal of the Year 2022, Fremantle Leading Goal Kicker 2022, RAC Derby Medal 2022, played for Allies in inaugural 2017 AFLW State of Origin match v Victoria
Preferred name/nickname Epps
Pronouns she/her
Drafted from Swan Districts
Bio An inaugural player for Fremantle with All Australian honours to her name, Ebony Antonio will be hugely missed for the 2025 NAB AFLW Season. Antonio has been placed on the Club’s inactive list, following the exciting news of her pregnancy.
Fun facts Won 4x SBL titles with Willetton Tigers, played WNBL with West Coast Waves, Bendigo Braves and Bendigo Spirit (winning 2x titles), electrician, married to Kara Antonio, studying PT course
GEORGIE BRISBANE Forward
Draft history No.13 2024 AFLW Draft Games played to date 0
D.O.B 13/12/2006
Height 175cm
Preferred name/nickname G bris, brisvegas, briso, g unit (from Lisa Webb)
Pronouns she/her
Drafted from Eastern Ranges, VIC Metro
Bio Selected with Pick 14 in the 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft, Georgie Brisbane is an athletic key forward set to make an impact this season. Known for her aerial ability, strong hands, competitive nature and impressive work rate, Brisbane brings powerful attributes to Fremantle’s forward line. She showcased her talent across two seasons with the Eastern Ranges and Vic Metro, averaging 11 disposals, three marks, and booting 21 goals. Her willingness to put her body on the line, win ground balls, and consistently show courage for her team are qualities that make her a strong and reliable player across the competition.
Fun facts is a social support worker, used to play netball
ORLAGH LALLY Wing
Draft history rookie selection AFLW Draft 2022
Games played to date 30
D.O.B 28/07/2001
Height 170cm
Honours Fremantle best first year player 2022 (S7), 7th place in Fremantle’s fairest and best 2023, 6th place in Fremantle Fairest and Best 2024
Preferred name/nickname Lally, Lals
Pronouns she/her
Pronunciation of name (phonetically) OR-LUH
Drafted from Meath (Ireland)
Bio Orlagh Lally continues to go from strength to strength and shows she is one to watch in Fremantle’s midfield and forward line, recording multiple career best performances throughout the season. Another player who hails from Gaelic Football in Ireland, Lally adds speed, strength and agility to the side and has shown she can be an asset anywhere on the field. Lally’s efforts against GWS in round 9 of the 2024 season stood out, as she registered two goals, 18 disposals and seven contested possessions.
Fun facts Played Gaelic Football for County Meath, played in Meath’s maiden All Ireland Senior Ladies Championship win over Dublin at Croke Park, featured on the ‘Kiss Cam’ at the AFL Grand Final 2023, works in Fremantle’s Fans and Community Department, can Irish dance
EVIE PARKER Wing, Defender
Draft history No.38 2024 AFLW Telstra Draf
Games played to date 0
D.O.B 06/07/2006
Height 179cm
Pronouns she/her
Position wing, defender
Bio A tall and athletic player of the game and one of Fremantle’s new recruits, Evie Parker is known for her speed and strong ball movement. Parker’s ability to find space and cruise around the ground makes her a threat to her opposition, while her height and strength make her tough to beat in aerial contests. Throughout her career, Parker has represented Victoria in the AFLW Under 18 Championships, played for Box Hill in the VFLW, and the Eastern Ranges in the Coates Talent League, where she averaged over 17 disposals.
MATILDA BANFIELD
Wing
Draft history 2024 Rookie Selection
Games played to date 0
D.O.B 03/05/2005
Height 170cm
Honours Train-on Perth Thundersticks
Preferred name/nickname Tilly
Pronouns she/her
Drafted from N/A
Bio Matilda Banfield joined Fremantle as a rookie signing ahead of the 2025 season.
A cross-code athlete, Banfield comes from a hockey background, having featured in multiple Hockey Australia Women’s Future Squads and, in 2024, being selected as a trainon for the Perth Thundersticks Women’s team. 19-year-old Banfield stood out with her elite running capabilities, finishing equal first in the Club’s pre-season time trials and will look to add that speed to Fremantle’s side in 2025.
Fun facts Uncle is Drew Banfield
HOLLY IFOULD
Midfielder (wing)
Draft history No.49, 2023 AFLW Draft Games played to date 0
D.O.B 02/09/2005
Height 168cm
Honours Best on Ground Medal in State Academy v SANFLW U23 All-Stars
Preferred name/nickname Holly, Hols, Hol, Holzeez
Pronouns she/her
Pronunciation of name (phonetically)
EYE-FOLD
Drafted from South Adelaide
Bio Young gun Holly Ifould will look to make her mark in 2025. As an outside midfielder, Ifould knows how to bring speed, endurance and work-rate to a game. The 20-year-old has a strong ability to cover ground, and impressive aerial ability, and uses her skills to hit targets with precision. After a solid pre-season, Holly is raring to go in her second season at Fremantle. Fun facts Huge Yochi fan, loves hiking, must wear the same hair ribbon before a game, can do the splits and a headstand
PHILIPA SETH Forward
18
Draft history No.28, 2018 AFLW Draft Games played to date 51
D.O.B 19/02/1994
Height 170cm
Honours Fremantle best first year player 2019
Preferred name/nickname Phil
Pronouns she/her
Drafted from East Fremantle
Bio Phil Seth consistently brings her speed, strength and agility to Fremantle’s side as a reliable member down back. Seth is a player who knows how to control the game and is able to step up and lead wherever she is onfield. Now with 51 AFLW games to her name, Seth adds experience and poise to her side and will look to have another strong season. Fun facts Former touch rugby player, Physiotherapist
HAYLEY MILLER
Midfielder/forward
Draft history No.27, 2022 AFLW Draft Games played to date 80
D.O.B 03/02/1996
Height 171cm
Honours Captain for 3 seasons (2022a, 2022b, 2023), 2022 AFLW All Australian, Fremantle Fairest and Best 2022, Fremantle Leading Goalkicker 2022, RAC Derby Medal 2022b, represented Allies in 2017, 2x Dhara Kerr Medallist in WAFLW (2018, 2019), Fremantle Life Membership.
Preferred name/nickname Hayley, Hayls Pronouns she/her
Drafted from Subiaco
Community Club Coastal Titans
Bio Hayley Miller continues to assert herself as one of the elite players in the competition. With many accolades to her name, Miller has played an impressive 80 AFLW games to date and consistently brings that reliability, leadership and athleticism to Fremantle’s side. The 29-year-old will look to continue to dominate in the midfield and forward line with her speed, tackling prowess, and her ability to hit the scoreboard in 2025.
Fun facts Fremantle’s first draft selection, Fremantle’s games record holder, first Fremantle player to reach 50 AFLW games, is a Physiotherapist working as a therapy assistant in aged care, Starlight Ambassador
POPPY STOCKWELL Forward
20
Draft history Replacement Player 2025
Games played to date 0
D.O.B 24/10/2003
Height 165cm
Honours 2024 Fairest and Best for South Fremantle in the WAFLW, 2024 South Fremantle Leading Goalkicker
Preferred name/nickname Pops
Pronouns she/her
Drafted from South Fremantle
Community Club Roleystone Junior Football Club
Bio Forward Poppy Stockwell will be one to keep an eye out for in the upcoming the 2025 NAB AFLW Season after she was signed as the replacement player for inaugural Freo Docker Ebony Antonio, following Antonio’s pregnancy announcement. Hailing from South Fremantle Football Club, Stockwell had a stand-out 2024 WAFLW Season and was named the Club’s Fairest and Best winner as well as the Club’s Leading Goalkicker, booting 20 goals across 13 games. Poppy is dynamic player with a strong aerial game, who will look to complement Fremantle’s forward line in 2025.
MIM STROM Ruck
Draft history No.21, 2019 AFLW Draft Games played to date 62
D.O.B 07/11/2001
Height 182cm
Honours All Australian Team 2024, Fremantle Fairest and Best Winner 2024, Represented WA at 2019 AFLW U18 National Championship, Second Runner Up in Fremantle’s Fairest and Best 2023, All Australian squad 2023.
Preferred name/nickname Mim, Mimco Pronouns she/her
Drafted from South Fremantle
Bio A phenomenal year for Mim Strom in 2024 led her to be the All-Australian ruck for the season and Fremantle’s Fairest and Best award winner. Strom has gone from strength to strength each season, but 2024 took it to another level with her dynamic abilities on the field. Standing tall at 6 feet, Strom led the league for hit-outs for the season and broke the AFLW record for hit-outs in a single game during Fremantle’s Elimination Final match against Essendon with 55. Acting as an extra midfielder for her side, Strom’s work ethic is like no other, and has shown she can hit the scoreboard and stand up in those important moments.
Fun facts From Exmouth, can solve a rubix cube in good time, brothers played with WAFL Club South Fremantle, loves surfing, spearfishing and squash in the off season, works casually in Fremantle’s Fans and Community Department
BELLA SMITH Forward
22
Draft history 2020 AFLW Draft, undrafted free agent
Games played to date 36
D.O.B 20/09/2001
Height 182cm
Preferred name/nickname Bells, Chips Pronouns she/her
Drafted from Norwood SANFLW
Previous AFLW Club Sydney Swans, Collingwood
Bio A new recruit for Fremantle in 2025, Bella Smith brings experience and acts as a target in the forward line. Smith has played 36 games for both Collingwood and the Sydney Swans, booting 11 goals across both her time at both Clubs. An impressive five of those goals were booted in her last game for Sydney in Round 10 in 2024. Her maturity on-field, strong hands and powerful left foot will play an integral part to the forward line of Fremantle this season. Fun facts Grew up on a farm 6 hours away from Adelaide
JOANNE CREGG Defender
Draft history No.21, 2023 AFLW
Supplementary Draft Games played to date 14
D.O.B 01/07/1993
Height 164cm
Preferred name/nickname Jo, Doc Pronouns she/her
Pronunciation of name (phonetically) JOE-ANNE
Drafted from Subiaco
Bio Jo Cregg will enter her third AFLW season in 2025, adding more experience to her name. The Irish midfielder had a remarkable debut season in 2023, making an impact in pre-season to ensure she was a shoe in to debut for round 1. Cregg played her career-best game against Essendon in round 4 in 2023, amassing 15 disposals, 11 kicks and four marks.
Fun facts Paediatric Doctor, piano instructor, an elite runner – finished second of all clubs at the WAFLW pre-season Yo-Yo test, registering 17.1.
POTENTIAL MILESTONE YEAR VICE CAPTAIN
ASHLEIGH BRAZILL Defender
Draft history No.35, 2017 AFLW Draft Games played to date 43
D.O.B 29/12/1989
Height 175cm
Honours All Australian Team 2019, 8th in Fremantle Fairest and Best 2024, Gold Medal representing Australian Diamonds in the 2023 World Cup in Cape Town, Gold Medal representing Australian Diamonds in the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, West Coast Fever MVP 2012, West Coast Fever Captain 2015-16, Collingwood Magpies SSN MVP 2018.
Preferred name/nickname Braz, Ash Pronouns she/her
Drafted from Collingwood Magpies (Suncorp Super Netball)
Previous AFLW club Collingwood
Bio Voted in by her peers as Vice-Captain in her second season at the Club, Ash Brazill adds experience, leadership, impressive decision making and strong marking hands to Fremantle’s list. Brazill complements Fremantle’s backline with flare and football smarts, which she proved in the 2024 round 6 clash with Hawthorn, registering a careerbest eight tackles for the match. A cross-code athlete with All-Australian honours to her name, Brazill will be one to watch for 2025, as she continues to be a reliable force down back.
MEGAN KAUFFMAN
Midfielder
Draft history No.77, 2022 AFLW Draft Games played to date 33
D.O.B 21/03/1997
Height 165cm
Honours 9th place in Fremantle’s Fairest and Best 2023
Preferred name/nickname Meg, Megs, Kauffy, Megalodon
Pronouns she/her
Pronunciation of name (phonetically)
MEE-GAN COUGH-MAN
Drafted from West Perth
Bio Meg Kauffman will continue to level up her game as she enters her fourth season at Fremantle. After cementing her spot in Fremantle’s midfield last season, Kauffman goes about her business adding speed, strength and work ethic to the side. From booting three goals last season, the 28-year-old proves to be a valuable addition as a midfielder, displaying her ability to hit the scoreboard.
Fun facts Former college tennis player in the US, loves hiking, reading, works as a Strength and Conditioning Coach, High Performance Manager at West Perth in the WAFLW
INDI STROM
Key defender
26
Draft history No.51 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft Games played to date 0
D.O.B 08/10/2004 Height 182cm
Preferred name/nickname Indi Pronouns she/her Drafted from South Fremantle
Bio Indi Strom stands tall at 182cm and as a competitive key defender, she brings valuable height to Fremantle’s backline. Strom showcased her talent as a train-on player with Fremantle’s AFLW squad during the 2024 season. Known for her strength in contests, she also demonstrates impressive agility in aerial contests and marking. Strom will look to have a break-out season in her first year on Fremantle’s list.
Fun facts Middle name is Ley; named after great granddad Stanley (“bunny”) Wittman who played AFL for Melbourne demons, hails from Exmouth, went to Nationals for swimming, studying early childhood and primary education at university
NEW RECRUIT
INDIANA WEST
Utility
Draft history Injury replacement player 2025 Games played to date 0
D.O.B 7/7/2006
Height 173cm
Preferred name/nickname Indi
Pronouns she/her
Drafted from Swan Districts
Bio Signed as an injury replacement player for the 2025 NAB AFLW Season, Indi West started playing football at a local level in Bunbury in 2022, where she was picked up by South West Development after showing promising talent. Now with three seasons under her belt at Swan Districts in the WAFLW, West has transitioned into an athletic midfielder who uses her speed, acceleration and tackling prowess to be a threat to her opposition. The young talent has been a train-on for Fremantle this pre-season and has impressed during training and Intraclub matches.
POTENTIAL MILESTONE YEAR
JESS LOW Defender
30
Draft history No.52, 2021 AFLW Draft Games played to date 44
D.O.B 05/11/1999
Height 165cm
Honours 2019 WAFLW Rookie of the Year, 7th place in Fremantle AFLW Fairest and Best 2024
Preferred name/nickname Jess, JLow
Pronouns she/her
Drafted from Claremont
Community Club West Coast Amateurs
Bio Jess Low will enter her fifth AFLW season in 2025, continuing to impress after another consistent year in 2024, registering multiple career best performances and not missing a game for the season. With four seasons under her belt, Low has played 44 AFLW games and continues to showcase maturity beyond her years in defence, locking down the opposition’s dangerous forwards each week. Her humble nature and aggression towards the contest make her a valuable member down back.
Fun facts Works as a paralegal outside footy, loves a romance novel, enjoys baking, former trumpet player
GABBY BIEDENWEG-WEBSTER
Draft history Mature age recruit – 2022 AFLW Sign & Trade Period
Games played to date 14
D.O.B 13/01/1998
Height 173cm
Preferred name/nickname Gabba
Pronouns she/her
Pronunciation of name (phonetically) Gabb-ee Bee-den-weg Web-star
Drafted from Williamstown VFLW, Collingwood VFLW
Community Club Wollongong
Previous AFLW Club Gold Coast Suns
Bio After signing as a replacement player during pre-season in 2024, Gabby instantly impressed with her strong marking abilities overhead and dashing pace. Making her Club debut in round 3 after being injured, Gabby slotted into the side’s line-up seamlessly, playing every remaining game for the season. The 27-year-old proved to be reliable and versatile from the get-go, going between the backline and forward line when required, and booting four goals for the season.
Fun facts She has a tattoo in tribute to Steve Irwin, Physio assistant, studying to become a Physiotherapist
POTENTIAL MILESTONE YEAR
LAURA PUGH Defender
Draft history No.59, 2018 AFLW Draft Games played to date 65
D.O.B 01/11/1993
Height 174cm
Honours 5th place in Fremantle’s Fairest and Best 2023, Co-Vice-Captain 2024
Preferred name/nickname Pughy, Loz
Pronouns she/her
Pronunciation of name (phonetically) PEW
Drafted from West Perth
Bio As one of Fremantle’s most experienced players, Laura Pugh will look to assert herself as a reliable and consistent member of the backline once again. Pugh put on display a stand-out defensive effort against Carlton in Round 7, 2024, where she registered 11 intercept possessions, 21 disposals and 15 contested possessions for the match. No matter where she plays on the field, Pugh consistently applies her craft and delivers on her role, leading by example for her younger teammates.
Fun facts Basketball background, musically talented, can play the recorder, occupational therapist in a residential aged care facility in dementia care, owns 8 chickens, would love to own a mini pig.
AMY MULHOLLAND Forward
Draft history No.83, 2022 AFLW Draft Games played to date 29
D.O.B 06/08/1993
Height 163cm
Honours Goal of the Year Nomination Round 3 2024
Preferred name/nickname Mullers
Pronouns she/her
Drafted from Subiaco
Community Club Wembley Amateurs
Bio Entering her fourth AFLW season, Amy Mulholland is a dynamic, fast, small forward who now has 29 games to her name after a consistent first three seasons. Mulholland registered multiple career best efforts in 2024, including her seven tackles in Fremantle’s Elimination Final against Essendon. In 2025, Mulholland will look to use her speed in the midfield and forward line for her side to hit the scoreboard in 2025.
Fun facts Former Gaelic footballer for Armagh, Client Services Manager for an accounting firm
TUNISHA KIKOAK
Utility
Draft history: Signed as replacement player for Kiara Bowers in 2024.
Games played to date: 11
D.O.B: 12/05/2005
Height: 180cm
Honours: Fremantle Best First Year Player 2024
Preferred name/nickname: T, TK
Pronouns: she/her
Pronunciation of name (phonetically): TUH-NEESHA, KICK-OE-ACK
Drafted from: Tasmanian Devils
Bio Tunisha made her mark as a key forward in her first AFLW season, booting six goals across 11 games. After initially being signed as a replacement player half-way through pre-season, season 2024 saw Kikoak sign a two-year contract extension and be awarded Fremantle’s Best First Year Player for the year. In 2025, the Tasmanian product will continue to work on her forward craft, showcasing her strong marking skills and athleticism she brings to Fremantle’s AFLW side.
Fun facts: Works in admin and keen to explore the coaching pathway
