Since making her Lions AFLW debut at the end of the 2020 season, ruck Tahlia Hickie has built on her game year-on-year.
Her first full season in 2021 would turn out to be a memorable one, with the then 21-year-old going on to earn herself a Rising Star nomination and play a key role in the club’s inaugural Premiership. Building on her successes, Hickie pulled together several strong performances across the 2022 season to emerge as one of the top rucks in the competition.