Well worth the wait for North’s newest recruit
SHE had the longest wait of Tasmania’s three AFLW draftees but Nicole Bresnehan’s dream of playing football at the highest level is now a reality.
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SHE had the longest wait of Tasmania’s three AFLW draftees but Nicole Bresnehan’s dream of playing football at the highest level is now a reality.
The Clarence midfielder was taken by the North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos with their final pick, 61, and joined twin sisters Chloe and Libby Haines (pick 53 and 56) as North’s three Tasmanian recruits in Tuesday’s AFLW draft.
The former competitive swimmer enjoyed a stellar season with Clarence, finishing third in the TSLW Best and Fairest count while also claiming Team of the Year honours.
“I was at work watching on my computer and was really shocked. I obviously had to wait until pretty late, but I was super excited when I saw my name on the screen,” Bresnehan told the Mercury.
“I’m only into my fourth season now but it’s great that all the hard work is paying off and it’s obviously going to be a lot tougher work over the next couple of months but I’m ready for it.”
Drawn to the sport by her father Adrian, Bresnehan’s short time in the game has her pinching herself that in a matter of months she could be pulling on the blue and white in front of her closet supporters in her home state.
“Not having to relocate is great with work and things but to be able to play in front of friends and family down here along with playing some games on the mainland will be an amazing feeling.”
The trio’s arrival at Arden St takes North’s Tasmanian contingent to eight players. Jess Wuetschner (Brisbane), Courtney Webb (Carlton) and Ellyse Gamble (Western Bulldogs) all opted to continue their careers at their current clubs.
Geelong Falcons midfielder Nina Morrison was selected as the number one pick by Geelong while North Melbourne also picked Victorian pair Daisy Bateman and Courtney Munn.
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