Playing all possible games in season six, 2022 after her debut in round one, Paige Trudgeon made her mark early after being recruited from Montmorency Football Club as a replacement for the inactive Chloe Dalton.
The cross-coder wasted no time getting her feel for the game after leaving basketball, collecting Carlton’s AFLW Rookie of the Year honour in 2022, alongside her equal-fourth-place finish in the prestigious Carlton AFLW best and fairest with 49 votes. Playing as a midfielder/forward, the 180cm utility gained an impressive 1351m for the duration of the 2022 season. After re-signing for season seven, 2022, she will look to continue her impressive form.