Rebecca Neaves (born 20 February 1997) is an Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL Women's competition. Neaves was recruited by the Western Bulldogs as a free agent in October 2016.[1] She made her debut in the thirty-two point win against Fremantle at VU Whitten Oval in the opening round of the 2017 season.[2] She played five matches in her debut season.[3] She was delisted at the conclusion of the 2017 season. She is now a highly regarded podiatrist. [4]

Rebecca Neaves
Neaves in May 2018
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-02-20) 20 February 1997 (age 27)
Original team(s) St Kilda Sharks (VFL Women's)
Draft 2016 free agent: Western Bulldogs
Debut Round 1, 2017, Western Bulldogs vs. Fremantle, at VU Whitten Oval
Height 172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Playing career1
Years Club Games (Goals)
2017 Western Bulldogs 5 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

References edit

  1. ^ "Rebecca Neaves signs with the Western Bulldogs". St Kilda Sharks. 17 October 2016. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  2. ^ "AFLW Teams Round 1: Full sides named for inaugural round of AFL Women's competition". Fox Sports (Australia). News Corp Australia. 3 February 2017. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Rebecca Neaves". AustralianFootball.com. Retrieved 7 November 2017.
  4. ^ Black, Sarah (29 May 2017). "AFLW trade period analysis: How did your club go?". AFL.com.au. Telstra Media. Retrieved 7 November 2017.

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