Melbourne star Daisy Pearce has signed on to play AFL Women’s in 2020

Ten weeks after having twins, Daisy Pearce has signed on to play AFL Women’s in 2020. However, the superstar is adamant she isn’t out ‘to prove a point’ after missing all of AFLW03.

Ten weeks after having twins, Daisy Pearce has signed on to play AFL Women’s in 2020.

The Melbourne star is adamant she isn’t out “to prove a point” as is hoping to be available to play for the Demons having missed AFLW03 while pregnant with Roy and Sylvie.

Any such return is unprecedented.

“While I was pregnant, I thought I’d be keen to get back,” Pearce said.

“Sitting on the sidelines and watching the team last season it was awesome to see the development of the group and that was a team I wanted to play in.

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“I always said that if I felt up to it and recovered well, and the family were doing well, then I’d try to get back and that’s the position we’re in, so I’m looking forward to next season.”

The dual All-Australian, who captained Melbourne in the first two seasons of AFLW and was a face of the competition, said the prospect of being a trailblazer was not on her radar.

“I always said I wouldn’t do it just to prove a point,” she said.

Daisy Pearce will return to the AFLW. Picture: Getty Images

Daisy Pearce’s twins Sylvie and Roy.

“I was disappointed to see us lose the way we did against Adelaide which meant the season was over, but I did have a moment where I thought, ‘Oh good, I’m available for the next game now’.

“Not being involved wasn’t something I loved doing, but it’s good to know I’m back in the squad and hopefully available for the next game.”