AFLW 2025 AFLW Draft / Prospects

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Baia Pugh pick 53

 

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1. Baia Pugh (Gippsland Power/Vic Country) – 8.273 seconds* at State Combine in Agility she's some athlete as well with a sub 7.00 2km.

Theme continues to bring in those players that stack up athletically.

 

[Cdog71]

Saw Baker west went #22 to Melbourne.
TigermanM2

 

[Blinger]

1. Baia Pugh (Gippsland Power/Vic Country) – 8.273 seconds* at State Combine in Agility she's some athlete as well with a sub 7.00 2km.

Theme continues to bring in those players that stack up athletically.

Her skills is where she is listed as a weakness, as she is only new to the game & they say that she has done very well in her last season. So here's hoping she can continue to improve in this area. Also with a late pick. its probably worth the risk.

 

[Blinger]

Saw Baker west went #22 to Melbourne.
TigermanM2

which was about pick 15 due to all the gold coast matched bids.

 

[Cdog71]

which was about pick 15 due to all the gold coast matched bids.

She was picked to go 10-11

 

[Blinger]

Fina could be what we need, hopefully she can be as good as the highlights. As she adds that toughness we lack at the moment in the midfield, would certainly be an upgrade on Greg if she can show that type of play at the top level.

 

[toenail63]

Looks a good get , her and east will definitely give our midfield a boost . Has some dash and looks to be a natural footy player

Loves a goal celebration , fast open play she looks great, suited to fast grounds by the looks but also not showing on her highlights with open play but she looks strong enough to give out a few don't argues and good penetrating kick.

 

[Groupie_]

was mick ablett there ?

 

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Her skills is where she is listed as a weakness, as she is only new to the game & they say that she has done very well in her last season. So here's hoping she can continue to improve in this area. Also with a late pick. its probably worth the risk.

She is a tenacious tackler, I think there is plenty to work with, hopefully she continues to keep tracking at the same rate that she has and worth the risk here for sure.

 

[Eraser]

Expecting the ‘Thank You Trent Moseby’ article on the site tomorrow. Wouldn’t be shocked if he ends up at Adelaide, absolutely handballed them an elite midfield.

 

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was mick ablett there ?

No they brought Doug Hawkins out of retirement for the night. What do you think.

 

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The new coach is going to love this one. She's a ripper.

https://www.richmondfc.com.au/video...dal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1765794457001

 

[AstuteTiger]

We desperately needed a key forward, and Olivia Wolmarans is a great get. Super strong hands and a good, long kick.
Very mobile for her size with good breakaway speed.

Fina Defthlefsen, with our second pick, what an inspiring choice. Quicker than I thought, Good hands, tough around the contest, and she has a long penetrating kick. We have a good one here. At 22, she will surely add to our midfield mix.

Our last pick, Baia Pugh, I dont know a lot about her, but seeing her reel, she's a utility type, a good runner, with speed.

A bit of a theme targeting speedy/running types not only with Fina and Baia but also East, Stubs and Mulholland.

 

[Bojangles17]

She ll be good coz not only great footy skills , in marking , kicking and ball handling , can really move . No surprise was a former athlete , look forward to see her in action

 

[Bojangles17]

We desperately needed a key forward, and Olivia Wolmarans is a great get. Super strong hands and a good, long kick.
Very mobile for her size with good breakaway speed.

Fina Defthlefsen, with our second pick, what an inspiring choice. Quicker than I thought, Good hands, tough around the contest, and she has a long penetrating kick. We have a good one here. At 22, she will surely add to our midfield mix.

Our last pick, Baia Pugh, I dont know a lot about her, but seeing her reel, she's a utility type, a good runner, with speed.

A bit of a theme targeting speedy/running types not only with Fina and Baia but also East, Stubs and Mulholland.

Yep some faith restored that we’ve rejuvenated a decaying list and with a new coach we have a bit to look forward to. I wonder if Matt Clarke would have any interest or perhaps he’s spent

 

[Yappie dribbles]

Yep some faith restored that we’ve rejuvenated a decaying list and with a new coach we have a bit to look forward to. I wonder if Matt Clarke would have any interest or perhaps he’s spent

Clarke is now coaching in the sanfl

 

[Stigmata]

Feeling pretty good about these picks

 

[cairo tiger]

whose our coach

 

[TigermanM2]

whose our coach

Fev.

 

[TigermanM2]

She ll be good coz not only great footy skills , in marking , kicking and ball handling , can really move . No surprise was a former athlete , look forward to see her in action

In one of her pressers that I heard, she mentioned her speed as being an attribute which was music to my ears as I didn't particularly see this in the vison.

I don't expect her to run lightning quick or to run down mids but if she can bring some speed as an 181cm key forward then defenders are not going to be running off her and she'll be hard to stop on a lead.

 

[TigermanM2]

Could pass as siblings.

 

[TigermanM2]

Can see why she interviewed really really well.

Extremely impressive. Has handled the media like she's been doing it for 10 years and says exactly the right things instinctively.

'Their environment is a place everyone wants to be' - Wolmarans

Hear from #1 Pick Olivia Wolmarans as she fronts the media the morning after the 2025 Telstra AFLW Draft.

www.richmondfc.com.au

Other spoke well last night too. A credit to parents and the system getting them ready for the draft.

 

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