Talent

Vics prominent as 2023 AFLW Academy program kicks off


23 JAN 2023 BY: AFL VICTORIA
Amy Gaylor from Calder Cannons and Strathmore FC is one of 10 Victorians in the 2023 AFLW Academy. Photo: AFL Photos/Michael Willson

The 2023 AFLW Academy participated in its first high-performance training camp in Victoria from 20-22 January, 2023. 

The 30 players selected in the sixth intake of the AFLW Academy were announced in November, with the squad featuring many of the country’s most promising footballers.

All players selected in the AFLW Academy were aged 17 as of January 1, 2023 and will be eligible for the 2023 AFLW Draft, following the 2023 AFLW season.

The AFLW Academy program is designed to prepare talented young players for entry into elite football programs.

Players will participate in high performance and personal development programs throughout the 2023 season. 


2023 AFLW Academy - Victorian representatives

Amy Gaylor (Vic Metro / Calder Cannons / Strathmore)

Lila Keck (Vic Country / Bendigo Pioneers / Strathfieldsaye)

Bianca Lyne (Vic Country / Dandenong Stingrays / Mornington)

Alyssia Pisano (Vic Metro / Eastern Ranges / Rowville Knights)

Jessica Rentsch (Vic Country / GWV Rebels / Portland Tigers)

Laura Stone (Vic Metro / Eastern Ranges / Lysterfield)

Jess Vukic (Vic Metro / Eastern Ranges / Vermont)

Kristie-Lee Weston-Turner (Vic Metro / Western Jets / Spotswood)

Kiera Whiley (Vic Metro / Western Jets / Caroline Springs)

Mikayla Williamson (Vic Country / Dandenong Stingrays / Pines)

Click here for the full story on womens.afl including the list of Victorians involved.