Pulling on the orange and charcoal jumper for the first time is a special moment.

For those that have worn it in the past, those that continue to represent and those who aspire to wear it.

The jumper represents not only those within the walls of our club, but GIANTS all across NSW and the ACT.

As our women’s program begin their 2021 campaign this Sunday, this exciting prospect is on the cards for seven players within our squad.

Hear from coach Alan McConnell and get to know a bit about the new faces who may make their debut for the GIANTS this year.

Tarni Evans

Age: 18
Jumper Number: 18
Position: Wing
Drafted from: Queanbeyan Tigers
Draft year: 2020

Coach says: “Tarni proved a long ago her desire to play AFLW when she relocated to the South Coast of NSW to chase her dreams and play in a pathway competition that would provide more opportunities. She is a tall athlete with an elite kick and she is going to be a very good player for us. At this stage she has the capacity to play a variety of positions at both ends of the ground and when her opportunity arises, I look forward to seeing what she’s got.”

Georgia Garnett

Age: 19
Jumper Number: 17
Position: Utility
Drafted from: East Coast Eagles (now at Manly Warringah)
Draft year: 2019

Coach says: “This is Georgia’s second year on the list - she had a difficult year last year having to manage OP at different stages over the course of the season, which was a bit of an impediment to her progress. She’s a good athlete; competitive, excellent mark, got a good kick and is gradually finding her feet at the intensity of the game at this level. I’m happy and comfortable to play her at either end of the ground.”

Libby Graham

Age: 23
Jumper Number: 37
Position: Defender
Drafted from: Manly Warringah
Draft year: 2020

Coach says: “Libby is another later starter to the game, but has been around the team for a bit over 12 months now. And because she had that exposure as a train-on player, it certainly assisted in her development. She is athletic and very competitive, she’s strong overhead and has a good intercept mark and learning the fineries of the game.”

Emily Pease

Age: 18
Jumper Number: 33
Position: Defender/Midfielder
Drafted from: Belconnen Magpies
Draft year: 2020

Coach says: “Despite being one of the younger ones, you would be surprised by how tall and strong she is. She is a good athlete and has improved her kick immensely courtesy of a solid work ethic. She’s still learning the game a little bit in terms of decision making, but more than held her own in pre-season drills and game scenarios. I look forward to seeing her develop into a really good player at this level.”

Erin Todd

Age: 34
Jumper number: 25
Position: Forward
Picked from: Inner West Magpies
Replacement Player: 2021

Coach says: “Given her background, ‘Toddy’ portrays many traits of an elite athlete; very competitive and very driven. She understands a lot of fineries of the game, having grown up in a family where footy was pretty ingrained which has helped with her footy IP. Considering her late start to the sport, she has good skills and reads the flight of the ball very well.”

Katherine Smith 

Age: 22
Jumper Number: 4
Position: Defender
Traded from: Melbourne Demons
Trade year: 2020

Coach says: “Katherine came to us midway through an ACL rehabilitation and has unfortunately faced some real challenges and ups and downs. In saying that, she is a very driven and focused player and has managed her setbacks very well. I’ve been delighted with her work ethic and diligence. She has great footy smarts, understands the game well and has a composed mindset that allowed her to impart her knowledge to others. We look forward to that composure and footy IP in addition to what she adds to the team as a performer when she is cleared and ready to play.”

Bríd Stack

Age: 34
Jumper Number: 15
Position: Defender
Recruited from: County Cork, Ireland
Draft year: 2020

Coach says: “While Bríd’s chances of a debut in 2021 are less likely given her significant injury in the practice match last week, from what we did get to see of her, she showed why she is not only a champion gaelic player but also that she is going to be a very good player for us. She is a key defender with great speed, great agility, is very competitive and has a history of having high-level success. She’s also shown just in this past week how determined and driven she is and I really hope we get to see her in the orange and charcoal soon.”