Past Bella Ayre (2017-2019)

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Lions secure Ayre and Exon in AFLW trade

The Brisbane Lions have finalised a trade with Carlton Football Club on the final day of the sign and trade period for the AFL Women's competition.

The Lions have secured Blues pair Isabella Ayre and Nat Exon in exchange for Tayla Harris who was traded to Carlton.

Brisbane Lions Women’s CEO Breeanna Brock said the deal ensured the Club covered the loss of Harris, as well as ensuring the Club’s position ahead of this year’s AFLW Draft.

“This is a strong result for our football club – Isabella and Nat will only add to our playing depth,” said Brock. 24-year-old Exon, who hails from a soccer and heptathlon background, returned to football in 2016 and made an immediate impact.

Ayre is a forward who can take solid contested marks, but it’s her versatility to rotate through the midfield that makes her so valuable. Touted as one of the competition’s most promising youngsters, Ayre’s breakout performance against Melbourne in Round 4 put her on the radar. She kicked two final-quarter goals as the Blues fell short of the Demons by just six-points.

“Bella’s work rate and endurance is first class,” said Starcevich. “Although she predominately plays as a forward, she has shown she can make an impact in the midfield. She’s an extremely flexible player.”

 

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