DEFENDER Jayde Van Dyk will swap brown and gold for navy blue next season, after being recruited to Carlton with pick No.21 in the 2018 NAB AFLW National Draft.
The 22-year-old had a standout season in the VFLW, winning a premiership with Hawthorn and taking home the Hawks' inaugural best and fairest.
Averaging 15 disposals per game playing in the back pocket, Van Dyk was also awarded the Debbie Lee Medal as the VFLW’s Rising Star and was named in defence in the league’s VFLW Team of the Year.
AFLW senior coach Daniel Harford said he was rapt to secure such a quality player.
“Jayde had a tremendous year in the VFLW competition and thoroughly deserved the accolades she received,” Harford said.
“She made the most of every opportunity and that’s what I like to see from players, giving it their all and not leaving anything to chance – she’ll be a valuable asset to our defensive unit.”
Welcome, Jayde!
Position: Defender
DOB: 28.03.1996
Height: 173cm
Recruited from: Hawthorn VFLW
