Richmond AFLW draftee Emelia Yassir is still finding it hard to believe that she's an AFLW Tiger.

The 17-year-old, affectionately known as Millzy, said her draft experience had been nothing short of "incredible".

"To wake up every morning thinking 'I'm an AFLW player' is just unreal," she said.

"I'm absolutely stoked to be here, this has been my dream since I was a little girl."

The Calder Cannons product was selected by Richmond with pick No. 16 in last Tuesday night's AFLW draft. 

A dangerous forward/midfielder, Yassir is a tough ball-winner who knows how to hit the scoreboard.

The fierce competitor was a strong performer for Vic Metro this season and also featured six times for Essendon at VFLW level, experiences she expects will hold her in good stead as she takes her game to the next level.

"(I'll bring) my toughness out there, my competitiveness, and being able to able to do what I've always done in NAB league and Vic Metro and Essendon VFL, being able to compete," Yassir said. 

Of all her new Tiger teammates, Yassir is most looking forward to rubbing shoulders with Richmond's 2020 No. 1 draft pick.

"Ellie McKenzie is a big one," she said.

"I played against her a few times at NAB league last year and she was a pretty hard one to beat."