OVERVIEW

After a strong off-season in her second year in Navy Blue, Brooke Vernon looked poised for a breakout season in defence.

Starting strong with two mature performances against Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs, Vernon unfortunately missed the remainder of the season through injury.

Consistent in her defensive efforts before injury, Vernon looks a strong prospect for the Blues as she continues to develop ahead of her third year on the list.

BEST PERFORMANCE

Easing into her 2021 campaign, Vernon's best performance came in Round 2 against the Western Bulldogs.

Collecting 11 disposals and 141 metres gained throughout the match, Vernon proved impactful early as the Blues tried to quell the Bulldogs attack.

The real improvement came in Vernon's pressure: the youngster notched five tackles for her third outing in Navy Blue.