Richmond has selected 22-year-old Perth midfielder/forward Fina Dethlefsen with its second pick, No. 38 overall at tonight’s Telstra AFLW National Draft.

Originally from Geraldton, where she played for Railways Football Club, Dethlefsen has played in the WAFLW for the past three years.

Dethlefsen averaged 13 disposals and six tackles per game this season for Perth and was a member of the Western Australia team that played South Australia in a state match.

Richmond AFLW List and Recruiting Manager, Trent Mosbey, said Dethlefsen’s strengths were her athleticism, power, speed, endurance, and leap.

“Fina’s style is highly competitive, and she plays with aggression, physicality, and regularly wins contested ball,” he added.

“Her ability to drive her legs and fend off to get away from tacklers and to get out of congestion is a real feature of her game.

“Fina can penetrate the game with her athleticism, but also her long, booming kick.

“She is elite overhead and a challenging player to defend with her power and spring.”

Mosbey added that the West Australian was an elite competitor.

“We loved her combination of attacking and defensive game style,” he said.

“Fina displayed a fierce attack and high level of intensity at the ball and opposition, which sets her apart in this draft pool. She is an elite tackler and pressure player, as displayed by her six tackles per game in the WAFLW.

“She has displayed Richmond character traits on and off the field and is highly regarded for her positive energy, leadership, diligence, professionalism, and strong desire to achieve.”

Dethlefsen spent two seasons at Subiaco before making the move to Perth, meaning she will be reunited with former teammate Olivia Wolmarans at Tigerland, who was selected earlier in the night with the number one pick.

The Geraldton product currently works as a lifeguard and has previously competed in Surf Life Saving and triathlons.