Kevin Sheehan’s 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft Top WA ProspectsTuesday, December 10, 2024 - 11:00 AM

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan has revealed his top 30 prospects for the 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft which includes three West Australian candidates.

Zipporah Fish, Molly O’Hehir and Claudia Wright are considered strong chances to be selected at the 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft which will be held at Marvel Stadium on Monday, December 16.

A live broadcast will be available on AFL.com.au, the AFLW App and the Official AFL Live App from 4:00pm WA time.

This year’s AFLW Draft will be the league’s first ever national draft, with all nominees available to be selected by any of the 18 clubs. 

The move to a national draft was announced in June, with the transition to a fully national draft following last year’s opt-in model, where almost 70 per cent of draft nominees entered the ‘national draft pool'.

Ahead of the 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft, Kevin Sheehan has unveiled his top 30 prospects.

Sheehan has analysed three leading WA contenders.

Zipporah Fish
State League Club: East Fremantle
Date of Birth: 04/06/2006
Height: 160cm

Defender and midfielder with blistering pace who is prepared to take the game on and create opportunities for her team with her run and carry. A good decision maker with neat disposal skills, she played some exciting football at the National Championships for Western Australia, averaging 20.3 disposals to win All Australian honours for the second consecutive year. Was a star at senior level for East Fremantle in the WAFLW, averaging 24.6 disposals, 4.6 tackles, four clearances and kicking eight goals across 13 matches. Confirmed her sharp speed at the national Draft Combine where she ranked second on the 20m sprint with a time of 3.18 seconds. Was a member of the 2024 Marsh AFL National Academy.

Molly O’Hehir
State League Club: South Fremantle
Date of Birth: 24/05/2006
Height: 179cm

Extremely athletic tall defender who is strong overhead and very composed with her decision making and ball use on the way out. Was selected as an U18 All Australian as a bottom-age player last year after averaging 14 disposals at 78 percent efficiency while representing Western Australia at the National Championships. Was a strong performer for her state again this year and also represented the Australia U18 team as a member of the 2024 Marsh AFL National Academy. Impressed at senior level in the WAFL this season, averaging 20.3 disposals, seven tackles and four clearances in nine matches for South Fremantle. Her elite athletic ability was eye-catching at the national Draft Combine, where she ranked second in the 2km time trial (7:35) and third in the running vertical jump (63cm).

Claudia Wright
State League Club: Claremont
Date of Birth: 30/10/2006
Height: 172cm

Versatile player with speed and ball-winning ability who can play in all three zones and have an impact. Has been challenged by an unfortunate run of injuries over the past two years and was only able to play one representative game for Western Australia at under 18s level, which came in 2023. Despite this, she still showed enough to be selected in the 2024 Marsh AFL National Academy. Showcased her prowess predominantly through the midfield for the Australia U18 team on two occasions against the U23 All Stars this year, averaging 14 disposals at an impressive efficiency rate of 70 percent. Had a strong year with Claremont at senior level in the WAFLW, averaging 17.2 disposals in 13 matches and was part of the Tigers’ premiership side.

DRAFT ORDER
Please click here to view the current order for the 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft.

The final order will be confirmed following the 2024 AFLW Trade Week, which concludes at 1:00pm WA Time on Wednesday, December 11.