The official AFLW 22 under 22 team has been selected, with versatile Collingwood utility Chloe Molloy announced as captain and Carlton midfield star Maddy Prespakis vice-captain.
The midfield depth of the team speaks for itself and features some of the game’s brightest young stars including Alyce Parker, Monqiue Conti, Ebony Marinoff, Georgia Patrikios and Nina Morrison.
Key defenders Isabel Huntington, Libby Birch and Charlotte Wilson join number one draft pick Gabby Newton in the backline, while forwards Georgia Gee, Sabreena Duffy and Kalinda Howarth exemplify how talented the next wave of players are.
Molloy said it was an honour to be named the inaugural captain of a side that highlighted the amount of young talent in the competition.
“It is an honour that I can carry with me throughout my sporting career now and for it to be a side makes it that bit sweeter,” Molloy told SEN.com.au
“A lot of history has been made throughout the first seasons of the AFLW and now I have been fortunate enough to etch my name into the history of the 22 under 22 side, as have those selected into the inaugural side.
“I do wish this team could come together for a match. Maybe during isolation I can get into the ear of someone.”
The team highlights just how impressive the young talent in AFLW is.
The inaugural AFLW #22Under22 team, as voted by the fans, is here! Congratulations to our captain @chloemollloy, vice-captain Maddy Prespakis and every player who was selected ⭐️
— aflplayers (@AFLPlayers) April 20, 2020
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