Naomi Ferres

Naomi Ferres (born 26 October 1997) is an Australian rules footballer playing for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL Women's (AFLW). Ferres was drafted by the Western Bulldogs with the club's first selection and the third pick overall in the 2017 AFL Women's rookie draft from the VU Western Spurs .[1] She was upgraded to the Bulldog's main playing list following an injury to Kimberley Ebb and subsequently made her debut in the twenty-six point win against Fremantle at VU Whitten Oval in the opening round of the 2018 season.[2][3] Ferres received a nomination for the 2018 AFL Women's Rising Star award in the Bulldogs' round 7 win over Melbourne.[4]

Naomi Ferres
Ferres playing for the Western Bulldogs in February 2018
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-10-26) 26 October 1997
Original team(s) Western Spurs (VFL Women's)
Draft No. 3, 2017 AFLW rookie draft
Debut Round 1, 2018, Western Bulldogs
vs. Fremantle, at VU Whitten Oval
Height 164 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current club Western Bulldogs
Number 16
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2018– Western Bulldogs 21 (1)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of the 2020 season.
Career highlights
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Ferres went on to win the 2018 AFL Women's Grand Final and took a crucial mark in the defensive 50 just before the siren to deny the Brisbane Lions a chance to tie the game.

References
  1. "Ferres' next chapter". Western Bulldogs. Telstra Media. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  2. "AFLW: Six clubs elevate rookies ahead of opener". AFL Media. Telstra Media. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  3. Salemme, Kate (1 February 2018). "AFLW Round 1 teams named: Stars set for second season". Herald Sun. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 4 February 2018.
  4. Saultry, Meg (20 March 2018). "AFLW: Dog and Crow win final Rising Star nods". AFL Media. Telstra Media. Retrieved 20 March 2018.
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