Richmond has selected Luka Lesosky-Hay with its final pick (No. 52 Overall, 32 Victorian) at the 2020 NAB AFL Women’s Draft.
It is a story of perseverance for the hardworking inside midfielder from Geelong Falcons after she was overlooked at the 2020 Draft.
Lesosky-Hay is no stranger to Richmond, having joined the Tigers as a train-on player for the 2020 AFLW season, where she came close to an AFLW debut.
“Luka impressed coaches last year with her ability to win the ball in the contest, we are really happy to be able to bring her back to the Club,” Richmond Women’s recruiter Lauren Tesoriero said.
Lesosky-Hay’s selection completes the Richmond squad of 30 for the 2021 AFLW season.
Congratulations to 2018 premiership player Luka Lesosky-Hay who has been drafted at pick 52 by @RichmondWomens in tonight’s AFLW Draft! #falconsfamily #alwaysafalcon pic.twitter.com/AWPASWeoz8
— Geelong Falcons (@GeelongFalcons) October 6, 2020
AFLW Tigers squad for 2021:
Akec Makur Chuot
Alana Woodward
Alice Edmonds
Christina Bernardi
Cleo Saxon-Jones
Courtney Wakefield
Ellie McKenzie
Emily Harley
Gabby Seymour
Hannah Buchell
Harrier Corder
Holly Whitford
Iilish Ross
Kate Dempsey
Katie Brennan
Kodi Jacques
Laura McClelland
Luka Lesosky-Hay
Maddy Brancatisano
Monique Conti
Phoebe Monahan
Rebecca Miller
Sabrina Frederick
Sarah D’Arcy
Sarah Dargan
Sarah Hosking
Sarah Sansonetti
Sophie Molan
Tayla Stahl
Tessa Lavey
