Carlton’s AFLW cult hero Darcy Vescio has capped an outstanding season by taking out the AFLW's Mark of the Year and Leading Goalkicker awards.

Following consistent performances throughout the competition’s inaugural year, the excitement machine managed 14 goals over the seven-week season.

“I’m so grateful to have the opportunity to thank those who have been part of the journey,” Vescio said. 

“As for the award itself, most of my goals are the result of the team working extremely hard, so for me I’ll be looking forward to celebrating it with them."

Darcy Vescio with her AFLW Leading Goalkicker medal. (Photo: AFL Media)

Vescio finished three goals ahead of Adelaide’s Sarah Perkins (11) and four goals ahead of Adelaide’s Erin Phillips (10).

The 23-year-old's dominance on the field was eminent from the Round 1 clash that saw her score four goals in the side's historic victory over arch-rival Collingwood.

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“I’m incredibly proud of all that we’ve achieved this year,” she said.  

“We’ve dealt with highs and lows and I feel that these experiences have developed and strengthened our bond... I’m looking forward to next season already.”

Vescio took home the AFLW Mark of the Year, voted by fans, with her memorable goal-line mark in the Blues’ Round 5 victory over the Western Bulldogs.

Darcy Vescio with her AFLW Mark of the Year award. (Photo: AFL Media)

She was also the Blues' top vote-getter in the AFLW Best & Fairest - the equivalent of the Brownlow - polling seven votes to finish fifth overall.

AFLW BEST & FAIREST VOTING:

1. Erin Phillips (ADEL) — 14

=2. Karen Paxman (MELB) — 10

=2. Ellie Blackburn (WB) — 10

3. Lara Filocamo (FREM) — 9

4. Kaitlyn Ashmore (BRIS) — 8

5. Darcy Vescio (CARL), Jess Dal Pos (GWS), Daisy Pearce (MELB), Emma Kearney (WB) — 7

ROUND-BY-ROUND VOTING:

Round 1 - Carlton (46) def. Collingwood (11)
3 - Lauren Arnell (CARL)
2 - Darcy Vescio (CARL)
1 - Bri Davey (CARL)

Round 2 - Carlton (47) def. GWS (34)
3 - Darcy Vescio (CARL)
2 - Jess Dal Pos (GWS)
1 - Shae Audley (CARL)

Round 3 - Adelaide (17) def. Carlton (14)
3 - Chelsea Randall (ADEL)
2 - Lauren Arnell (CARL)
1 - Erin Phillips (ADEL)

Round 4 - Melbourne (42) def. Carlton (36)
3 - Karen Paxman (MELB)
2 - Elise O'Dea (MELB)
1 - Bella Ayre (CARL)

Round 5 - Carlton (54) def. Western Bulldogs (48)
3 - Ellie Blackburn (WB)
2 - Darcy Vescio (CARL)
1 - Bri Davey (CARL)

Round 6 - Fremantle (43) def. Carlton (27)
3 - Kara Donnellan (FREM)
2 - Alicia Janz (FREM)
1 - Lauren Arnell (CARL)

Round 7 - Carlton (37) drew Brisbane (37)
3 - Bri Davey (CARL)
2 - Emily Bates (BRIS)
1 - Kate Gillespie-Jones (CARL)

CARLTON LEADERBOARD:

7 - Darcy Vescio
6 - Lauren Arnell
5 - Bri Davey
1 - Kate Gillespie-Jones, Bella Ayre

I had the best time sharing last night with mum and dad! They are the greatest parents a gal could ask for. Thanks to everyone for all the kind words and congratulations to all the women who were part of last night. . Erin Phillips celebrating the main prize with her wife Tracy was my highlight of the night. I hope pictures of them are shared far and wide and that it's remembered as yet another way women are changing the landscape of Australian football. Well done @erinphillips131.

 

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