Western Bulldogs young gun Rylie Wilcox has made her mark in the AFLW already earning a rising star nomination.
In just her third game at senior level, Wilcox registered 11 disposals and 252 metres gained to be named the Bulldogs’ best on ground in a thrilling win against Fremantle.
The 17-year-old year 12 student also slotted her first career goal midway through the second quarter, showing great composure, elite running and a classy finish.
Bulldogs coach Nathan Burke said Wilcox has been “amazing” for the Bulldogs and had already exceeded expectations from when the club drafted her.”We needed a smart winger who could play that position really well… we brought (Wilcox) in for a role –did we expect that she would play the role so well? Probably not,” he said.
“In her preseason – only training once or twice a week at times – she just forced her way into the team.”
Wilcox is averaging 13 disposals, two marks and two clearances per game.
Wilcox, a former Northern Knight, was drafted to the Kennel with the Bulldogs’ first selection in the 2022 draft.
She played junior football for Parkside and Fitzroy.
