1. Darcy VESCIO 3-Aug-93 161cm Victoria/Darebin Falcons
One of the best forwards in the game. Uses her pace and strong attack on the ball to regularly put herself in dangerous positions A popular member of the Bulldogs’ team in its past three exhibition matches, she has clean hands and is a good kick for goal, making her a handful for opposition defenders.
2. Meg HUTCHINS 3-Feb-82 173cm Victoria/Eastern Devils
Veteran who continues to play at an elite level. The leading key defender in the female game for more than a decade. A seven-time All-Australian at national level, she has been among the best players for the Bulldogs in recent exhibition matches with her aerial game a feature.
3. Emma HUMPHRIES 27-JUL-95 164cm Tasmania/Burnie Dockers
Relatively new to the game but was the Burnie Dockers’ best first-year player in 2014. Also best on ground for Tasmania against Queensland at North Hobart Oval. Excellent runner who plays through the midfield.
4. Karen PAXMAN 25-NOV-87 Victoria/Darebin Falcons
The best gut-runner in women’s football. A wily veteran returning to football after a year off travelling, she is rarely beaten in the air or on the ground. Always takes the game on and is best-suited across half-back.
5. Emma KEARNEY 24-SEP89 168cm Victoria/Melbourne Uni
Has gone from strength to strength as a tough and highly skilled midfielder who works hard all day. A great leader on the field. Has also played elite-level cricket.
6. Nicole CALLINAN 26-DEC-82 164cm Victoria/Darebin Falcons
Versatile, hard-running and highly skilled veteran who can play as a small defender or outside midfielder. Started footy after a long and successful indoor cricket career. Takes nothing for granted and works hard both on and off the track.
7. Jamie LAMBERT 8-JUL-94 160cm Victoria/Eastern Devils
Plays with heart and is a tough-as-nails, uncompromising inside midfielder who dominates stoppages at local level. Young player with plenty of upside.
9. Kimberley EBB 6-APR-87 170cm Victoria/Seaford Tigers
A veteran of more than 200 VWFL games, she uses her experience to full measure. Hard-running, highly skilled half-back and midfielder. A true competitor who leaves nothing in the tank.
10. Kaitlyn ASHMORE 8-Nov-91 173cm Victoria/Melbourne Uni
One of the hardest running players in female footy, she regularly outworks opponents off half-back or on a wing. Elite runner and fierce competitor with outstanding foot skills. One of the most influential players at club level and in exhibition matches.
11. Richelle CRANSTON 25-SEP-89 171cm Victoria/Geelong Magpies
Flexible forward who can run well and is capable of playing as an inside midfielder. Super-quick, clean with her hands, tough and a great kick for goal.
12. Norieul KINROSS 11-APR-86 181cm Victoria/Darebin Falcons
Veteran ruckman who has had to play second fiddle to Aasta O'Connor at Darebin. With O’Connor out as she recovers from a knee injury, Kinross has relished the chance to be No. 1 ruck and is improving rapidly. Courageous player who regularly drops back to make life hard for opposition key forwards.
13. Lauren ARNELL 15-Mar-87 165cm Victoria/Darebin Falcons
Grew up an avid Bulldogs fan, she reads the play well and has high work rate. Elite stoppage player who positions herself well in aerial contests and outmuscles opponents to gain front position. Loves kicking goals when given a chance.
14. Madeline KERYK 9-MAR-95 170cm Victoria/Melbourne Uni
Started at Auskick with her brothers and has developed into a super-reliable footballer. Strong overhead and works hard to provide protection for her team's ball carrier. A star at under-18 level who has moved into senior footy with ease. With a big tank, her running between the 50s is second-to-none.
15. Nicola STEVENS 24-MAR-93 173cm Victoria/Melbourne Uni
A natural leader, the highly rated mid-sized defender is excellent at intercept marking and makes good decisions. Crippled by serious injury in the early stages of her senior career, she has returned bigger and better, ready to take her game to the next level.
16. Katie BRENNAN 2-OCT-92 175cm Victoria/Darebin Falcons
Star forward who has returned to the side after missing the Dogs’ earlier match through injury. Has strong hands and a massive engine. Also shows incredible leadership with her on-field actions and off-field preparation.
17. Steph CHIOCCI 6-Dec-88 170cm Victoria/Diamond Creek
Lightning-quick midfielder with sublime skills, ‘Chioch’ has been a standout player in the VWFL for close to a decade. A four-time All-Australian at national level, premiership player with Diamond Creek and Helen Lambert medallist as best player in the VWFL. Captain of the Bulldogs.
19. Jessica TREND 08-NOV-91 160cm Victoria/Eastern Devils
‘Trendy’ is a quick, outside runner who displays courage under fire. Tough, consistent and a great team player.
20. Pepa RANDALL 1-APR-96 172cm Victoria/St Kilda Sharks
With an athletics background, Randall likes to play a running game, using her pace and agility to advantage. Though new to the game, is determined to learn more and driven to succeed.
22. Hannah SCOTT 10-MAR-90 170cm Victoria/Eastern Devils
Versatile player with good engine. Has clean hands and accurate by foot. Enjoys the physical side of footy and never shies away from a contest. Dual premiership player at local level and hungry for success on the big stage.
23. Moana HOPE 14-Feb-88 172cm Victoria/St Kilda Sharks
Lively, highly skilled forward who has regularly topped the VWFL goal kicking list in recent years. A member of the Bulldogs in four exhibition games, she is just as good on the ground as she is in the air, making her a tough player to match.
24. Rebecca PRIVITELLI 3-JAN-95 170cm Victoria/Eastern Devils
Reliable defender who recently transferred to Eastern Devils from Darebin for greater playing opportunities. Grew up playing footy with boys, before starring at youth girls level. Spent past couple of years finding her feet at senior level. Has natural skills to tear the game apart.
25. Brianna DAVEY 20-JAN-90 171cm Victoria/St Kilda Sharks
Played junior footy with boys before moving to soccer. A member of Matildas’ soccer squad, she is one of a handful of female footballers who has also played another sport at the highest level. Has sure hands and an ability to break away from packs. Can play key position or as a bullocking midfielder. Dangerous player who can blow a game open.
26. Elizabeth KEARNEY 4-JAN-89 184cm Victoria/Eastern Devils
One of the most improved players in the Victorian academy squad. Has blossomed in the first ruck at local level after the retirement of VWFL legend Lou Wotton. Keen to learn with a natural competitive streak, she has endeared herself to teammates and coaches
28. Bianca JAKOBSSON 6-APR-87 174cm Victoria/Cranbourne
BJ is an effervescent, high-leaping half-forward who has returned from a serious knee injury to once again be a top-liner. Large tank allows her to cover the ground with ease and hit up and double back when required. Slick by hand and foot, she is a quiet achiever with footy smarts well beyond her years.
29. Ellyse GAMBLE 16-SEP-97 180cm Tasmania / Burnie Dockers
Hard-working ruck who can play forward when needed. Had some fantastic results in the AFL’s talent search program in Tasmania and continues to develop.
