LUCY McEvoy was the highest polling Blue in Thursday night’s season opener, tallying six AFLCA votes in the Blues' clash with the Pies.
McEvoy overcame injury, ticking all the boxes to make a Round 1 return from pre-season shoulder surgery and was influential for Carlton on the night.
Off half back, she recorded 24 disposals, 10 intercepts, seven rebounds and six tackles, providing a sense of composure with ball in hand that was much needed for the Blues.
Reliable, clean and hard at the contest.
— Carlton Women's (@carltonfc_w) August 25, 2022
Good to have you, Luce 🤝 pic.twitter.com/UnUOfk8EUQ
Midfield pair Mimi Hill and Abbie McKay both recorded career-best disposal tallies with 26 and 22 touches respectively.
Hill, who managed four votes, was the highest ball-winner on the ground while McKay, who polled one vote, backed up her disposals with a team-high eight tackles and game-high five clearances.
Round 1 votes:
10 - Ruby Schleicher (COLL)
6 - Lucy McEvoy (CARL)
5 - Lauren Butler (COLL)
4 - Mimi Hill (CARL)
3 - Jordyn Allen (COLL)
1 - Tarni Brown (COLL)
1 - Abbie McKay (CARL)
