A Lion since the inception of the AFLW, Emily Bates is a key member of the Lions' AFLW engine room.
A professional through and through, her work ethic and dedication to her game are unrivalled among the Lions. Her excellent ball-winning ability combined with her consistency and resilience saw Bates regularly named among the Lions’ best throughout the 2021 season. The 25-year-old is a two-time All-Australian and the 2017 and 2020 club best and fairest.
