VFLW ruck Keeley Hardingham has claimed the 2024 Debbie Lee Rising Star medal at Monday night’s league awards.

Hardingham's breakout year in the red, white and blue saw her recognised as the most promising young player in the rebel VFLW this season.

She averaged averaged 17.6 touches and 22.2 hitouts from her 14 matches. 

It was just one of the accolades Hardingham picked up on the night, also finishing runner-up in the Coaches’ MVP award and named as the starting ruck in the VFLW Team of the Year.