The AFL has released the names of 40 Victorian players invited to attend the 2023 AFLW Draft Combine.
Of the 40, three were from the Calder Cannons and one from Northern Knights.
The draft combine will showcase the country’s most talented draft-age girls footballers and will again be held across multiple locations across Australia throughout September and October.
The events will be held on Sunday, October 8 at Margaret Court Arena and the AIA Centre.
Physical testing to be conducted will include the vertical jump, running vertical jump, 20-metre sprint, agility test and 2km time trial.
All players invited to attend the combine are eligible to be selected in the 2023 AFLW Draft which will be held following the 2023 NAB AFLW Season.
Selection was based on the number of nominations provided by AFLW recruiters, with all 18 clubs submitting a list of preferred attendees.
From the Cannons, Amy Gaylor, Kayley Kavanagh and Sarah Grunden were all invited.
Gaylor had an interrupted Coates Talent League season due to a knee injury, missing rounds six to 15. However, in the five games she played, she averaged 18 disposals, seven tackles and kicked one goal.
Kavanagh had a fantastic season boosting her disposal averages from 15 in 2022 to 26 in 2023. She also averaged eight tackles a game, 3.2 inside 50s and kicked three majors for the season.
Grunden kicked seven goals, nine behinds throughout the season. She also averaged 13 disposals, almost 5 tackles and 2 marks.
From the Knights Ava Jordan was invited.
Jordan had a great season, booting nine goals from her nine games, including a four goal return in round nine. She also averaged 15 disposals and two inside 50s.
