Melanie Louise Staunton, 24/1/2005

Melanie plays for the Ulladulla Dockers under 11's, her favourite team is the GIANTS and her favourite player is Jonny Patton

Mel has been playing AFL for the past two years and usually plays on the ball. Mel won the club's under 11s' best and fairest in 2016 and also played for the Illawarra Saints U14 rep side last year.

Due to limited opportunities for female football in remote areas Mel also played with the Illawarra Saint U16's side where she received the team's MVP earlier this year. Mel loves playing AFL and the people she plays with, and enjoys to helping out around the club.

Look out for this South Coast shining light in the future!