Cordner, the granddaughter of Brownlow medalist Don Cordner, was recruited by Melbourne as a Category B rookie ahead of the maiden AFLW season. The 29-year-old is strong aerially and has ability to play multiple roles, in defence or in the ruck. Cordner has been a pillar in defence across 34 AFLW games and was one of the recruits of the season in 2021. Cordner capped off her debut season at Richmond with selection in the All Australian squad of 40 and a top-five finish in the Tigers’ best and fairest.