Up-and-coming AFL WAGs to watch in 2022
They turned heads this year during yet another football season marred by Covid. But these AFL WAGs are set to kick more goals in 2022.
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With the Brownlow Medal and other major footy events set to return to Melbourne in 2022, here are some of the partners and new faces to keep an eye on.
TAYLA DAMIR
With more than 500,000 followers on Instagram, former Love Island winner Tayla Damir is making her mark in Melbourne. The brunette beauty — fiancee of Richmond defender Nathan Broad — was a standout as a Myer Fashions on Your Front Lawn ambassador during the Melbourne Cup carnival and her star power will only rise.
GRACE STANTON
The bubbly Arbonne consultant is a woman on a business mission. The partner of Essendon star Darcy Parish, Grace counts herself as an entrepreneur and is sure to keep gaining exposure while growing her professional interests.
BRITTANY BOWN
The Brownlow standout in a sublime green Jason Grech gown, Bown is the partner of West Coast ruckman Nic Naitanui. The pilates instructor is well liked by the other partners at the club and was already a regular on the Perth social scene.
REBECCA DEMLAKIAN
Engaged to GWS co-captain Stephen Coniglio, Rebecca runs cooking classes via her website and also works in design. A standout at the Brownlow Medal in Perth, she would not look out of place at any big event red carpet.
MONIQUE FONTANA
The partner of Carlton co-captain Patrick Cripps, Monique Fontana has spoken of her mental illness battles and recovery, which has no doubt been an inspiration to others. She is studying vet technology and is clearly going places.
PARIS LAWRENCE
The DJ girlfriend of Richmond forward Daniel Rioli is gathering a strong following in the music scene. The pair started dating in February 2021 and she recently moved in with him in Melbourne, admitting she didn’t know much about footy before they met.
DANIELLE FRAWLEY
The partner of Melbourne’s Angus Brayshaw and daughter of the late Danny Frawley, Danielle has lent her voice to various causes in support of mental health. She was also one of the faces promoting the Caulfield Cup carnival.
MADI BENNETT
The partner of Geelong’s Gary Rohan is starting to use her profile for good to raise awareness of Huntington’s disease, which claimed the life of her mother. Physiotherapist Bennett has helped organise many fundraising events as part of the committee at Huntington’s Victoria, recently lining up a family day at Luna Park.
ELLYSE PERRY
There has been no official romance confirmation but Nat Fyfe and Australian cricket star Perry appear to be the real deal. Rumours swirled they were dating when she bobbed up in the Dockers rooms post-Fyfe milestone, while he was in the stands watching her play in Tasmania. Perry at the Brownlow alongside dual winner Fyfe would be a huge moment.
LIV CRIPPS
After marrying Eagles star Jamie Cripps in a fairytale wedding in October, Liv revealed she was battling papillary thyroid cancer. The 26 year-old Chadwick model is sharing her journey on social media and has asked her followers to be vigilant for any lumps.
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