ROUND 15’s AFL Draft Central Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s Team of the Week is dominated by the big winners of the weekend. Firstly, there is Hawthorn who has five representatives, which is the most of any team, after its 25-point win over Northern Territory (NT) Thunder. Collingwood, Melbourne University and Williamstown also fared well with three players each in the best 22 after their impressive wins on the weekend.

Essendon and the Southern Saints both have no players in the Team of the Week this round after both teams’ combined scores only added up to 13 in a bad weekend for the two proud clubs.

Hawthorn’s Jayde Van Dyk has once again earned her spot in the team this week, collecting 15 disposals and showing great leadership in the back half. Tayla Thorn (NT) and Rebecca Dardengo (Williamstown) also make their debuts in the Team of the Week after breakout games.

Emma Mackie was outstanding in the midfield for Hawthorn, kicking two goals to accompany her 24 disposals. She played a major role in Hawthorn’s win over the Thunder. Melbourne University’s Madison Prespakis and Seagull, Jess Duffin were at their usual best, with Prespakis gathering 25 touches and kicking a goal while Duffin racked up 28 disposals.

The Hawthorn spearheads were on fire this week with Phoebe McWilliams kicking three goals and Sarah Perkins kicking two, which formed a formidable duo. Jasmine Garner was crucial for Williamstown in blustery conditions as she was able to kick two late goals to help beat Essendon at Windy hill.

Defender, Gabriella Pound was a lock for the team this week after she was nearly best on ground in Carlton’s win over Darebin. At the other end of the ground, Sophie Alexander was superb for Collingwood, having a major influence on the game. She finished with 27 disposals in the Magpies’ win over the Saints.

Her teammate, Stacey Livingstone was unlucky to miss out on a place in the best 22 this week, as she was deadly in front of goal. She kicked two goals from 11 disposals. Melbourne University pair, Kaitlyn Ashmore and Ashleigh Riddell are in the same boat, with Ashmore kicking two goals and Riddell dominating in the middle of the ground with 26 disposals.