CARLTON is excited to add key defender Gen Lawson-Tavan to their AFLW list in 2023.

Lawson-Tavan has joined the Blues ahead of the upcoming season, after midfielder Maddy Guerin was placed on the inactive list.

In her debut season with the Club’s VFLW side, Lawson-Tavan finished second in the Best and Fairest award, with 83 votes.

The 26-year-old has established herself as a key defender in the team with great athleticism and read on the play, proving integral for the Blues’ ability to rebound out of the defensive half and launch into attack.  

Spending most of her early career at the Darebin Falcons, she was an integral part of the VFLW leadership group for multiple years, including her role as vice-captain.

Lawson-Tavan is no stranger to the AFLW system after previously having spent time on the Sydney Swans AFLW list.

Ash Naulty, Head of AFLW, said the Club was pleased to give Lawson-Tavan an opportunity at the elite level.

“Gen really drives high standards and understands what it means to be a high-performing athlete, which was evident in her placing at our recent VFLW best and fairest awards,” Naulty said.

“At Carlton, our AFLW and VFLW are closely aligned, so through being involved in our VFLW program, we are confident that it will be a smooth transition for Gen.

“We have a younger side and are excited to see what someone with experience in the highest level, like Gen, can bring to our side, both on and off the field.”