Disposals

268 – Ellie Blackburn
172 – Elisabeth Georgostathis
154 – Jess Fitzgerald

Skipper Ellie Blackburn finished the season as the Club’s leading disposal-winner – a whopping 96 clear of next-best Elisabeth Georgostathis. Blackburn was the only Bulldog to average more than 20 disposals a game (26.8), and one of just 10 players across the league to average more than 26 touches.

Marks

45 – Ellie Blackburn
43 – Issy Grant
41 – Gabby Newton

The race for leading marker was much closer, with Ellie Blackburn just pipping emerging defender Issy Grant by two. Forward-turned-defender Gabby Newton also relished her new role, clunking a career-best 41 marks for the year.

Tackles

60 – Isabelle Pritchard
54 – Kirsty Lamb
50 – Alice Edmonds

The Bulldogs’ midfield led the way for tackles in 2023, with Isabelle Pritchard laying 60 for the year – made even more impressive by the fact she missed one game. Kirsty Lamb equalled her career-best output with 54 (also achieved in 2021), while Alice Edmonds laid the most tackles by a ruck across the competition.

Clearances

62 – Ellie Blackburn
27 – Kirsty Lamb
24 – Isabelle Pritchard

Ellie Blackburn was well in front for total clearances (64), registering more than double Kirsty Lamb’s 27. Isabelle Pritchard backed up her standout season seven campaign to finish third in total clearances.

Inside 50s

39 – Ellie Blackburn
25 – Kirsty Lamb
24 – Jess Fitzgerald

Again, Ellie Blackburn sits atop of the Clubhouse leaderboard for most inside 50s this season. Fellow midfield gun Kirsty Lamb wasn’t far behind with 25, while Jess Fitzgerald finished with 24. 

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A thank you from Ellie

Thank you for all your support during the 2023 AFLW season.

Rebound 50s

37 – Elisabeth Georgostathis
22 – Ellie Blackburn
18 – Aurora Smith

Midfielder-turned-defender Elisabeth Georgostathis finished the season with the most rebound 50s (37), while all-rounder Ellie Blackburn sat second. After making her return from an ACL injury in round three, Aurora Smith finished strong with 18 rebounds. 

Intercept possessions

62 – Issy Grant
60 – Gabby Newton
59 – Elisabeth Georgostathis

Intercept possessions was where a clear changing of the guard was visible, with youngster Issy Grant claiming top spot with 62. After playing majority of their early careers as forward-midfielders, Gabby Newton finished second with 60, while Elisabeth Georgostathis finished with 59.