Lucy Wales challenges for inaugural All-Australian award
Hawthorn ruck Lucy Wales is heading toward her first All-Australian recognition. This comes after a five-round campaign.
Wales had 22 disposals, eight intercepts and three contested marks in round five against the Bulldogs. Wales has elite endurance that lets her get around the ground.
Wales acts as a key outlet for Hawthorn coming out of defence. Port Adelaide's Matilda Scholz and Fremantle's Mim Strom have been the competition's best rucks in recent times.
But Wales is now in that conversation too.
- 23 years old
- Age
- 22
- Round 5 disposals
- 8
- Round 5 intercepts
- Hawthorn
- Team
Why it mattersA rookie ruck reaching All-Australian standard in her first season is significant. It shows Hawthorn has found a long-term weapon at the position.
AustraliaHawthorn fans have a genuine All-Australian contender, and Wales could anchor the Hawks' structure for years to come.
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