To cap off an incredible debut season, Olivia Wolmarans has been named in the AFLW All-Australian Squad of 42.
Selected by Richmond in the 2025 Telstra AFLW National Draft with the first overall pick, Wolmarans has made an immediate impact at the Club.
Playing in all 12 matches this season, Wolmarans kicked 17 goals and averaged 9.0 disposals, 50.0% disposal efficiency, 3.8 marks, 1.6 inside-50s, 4.1 score involvements, 1.1 contested marks and 1.5 tackles.
The prolific young forward etched her name in the AFLW history books, with her 17 goals being the second-most in a debut home-and-away season in AFLW history, behind Blaithin Bogue’s 21 in 2025. Wolmarans also led the Tigers' goalkicking tally, in front of Caitlin Greiser's 11.
To go with her goalkicking success, Wolmarans was damaging in the forward half, recording 49 score involvements, the third-most in a debut home-and-away season in AFLW history, behind Bogue (62, 2025) and Ava Usher (51, 2026).
Making her AFLW debut in Richmond’s Round 1 win over Collingwood, the key forward collected 12 disposals and kicked her first career goal.
Hailing from Subiaco in Western Australia, the 19-year-old slotted in perfectly at Tigerland, initially moving in with Richmond assistant coach Brendan Fevola.
Wolmarans had a day out in Round 6 against the Giants, booting a career-high of three goals, along with three tackles and 282 metres gained. Her performance saw her win the Rising Star Nomination.
In Round 7 she also starred with two goals, eight contested possessions and six score involvements.
Wolmarans would record a goal in all but two games during the campaign, including kicking at least two majors in five matches.
The final team of 21 will be selected as if to play a match and will include a captain and vice-captain. The 2026 All-Australian selection panel comprises Andrew Dillon (Chair), Laura Kane, Gemma Bastiani, Kirby Bentley, Debbie Lee, Kate McCarthy, Meghan McDonald, Eliza Reilly and Michael Whiting.
The final team will be announced at the W Awards on Monday, 23 November.
Earlier today, Wolmarans was selected in the AFL Players’ Association’s 22Under22 Squad alongside teammates Sierra Grieves and Isabel Bacon. Click HERE to read more.
