Forward Shelby Knoll will make her long-awaited AFLW debut against the Suns on Saturday afternoon.
Knoll made her long awaited return to football earlier this year after overcoming from her ACL injury, playing in a handful of practices matches with West Adelaide, as part of her return-to-football plan.
Now, she'll get her opportunity at the elite level to show off her goal kicking prowess, which she has honed throughout the season.
Richmond used its only selection (pick No. 24) in the AFLW Season Eight Supplementary Draft to recruit the former Castlemaine key forward.
Knoll was set to spend the 2023 season at VFLW club Casey Demons before the Tigers elevated her straight into the AFLW. Unfortunately, in October of 2023, she was struck down with an ACL injury, ending her debut season and ruling her out of last year's 2024 AFLW campaign.
A prominent goal kicker, Knoll booted 52 goals in 16 games in Castlemaine’s 2022 premiership side and has continued her improvement since joining the Tigers.
Since arriving at the Swinburne Centre, Knoll has impressed teammates with her marking ability, fitness and agility across the forward line including strong form at scrimmage level.
Richmond will host Gold Coast at IKON Park on Saturday from 3.05pm (AEDT). Tickets are on sale here.
