Tara Murray
North Melbourne forward Daisy Bateman will call Whitten Oval home after being traded to the Western Bulldogs on the final day of the AFLW sign and trade period.
The Bulldogs received Bateman and pick 74 in the AFLW national draft, parting ways with pick 72 and 90 to North Melbourne.
The 22-year-old played 34 AFLW games for Kangaroos, with the crafty-forward set to boost the attacking options at Whitten Oval.
A foundation member of North Melbourne’s AFLW side, Bateman has slotted 22 goals and played 10 of a possible 11 matches this past season.
Prior to AFLW, Bateman represented Collingwood VFLW and Oakleigh Chargers, earning selection in the NAB League team of the year and under-18 All Australian side.
AFLW Bulldogs’ head of list management and recruiting Mick Sandry said Bateman would be a great addition to the Kennel.
“Daisy comes across to us having played 34 AFLW games and her experience for her age will be a great addition to our group,” he said.
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“She is an excellent user of the football, has high footy IQ and is a proven goal kicker.”
The addition of Bateman will help offset the departure of forwards, Brooke Lochland, Bonnie Toogood and Izzy Huntington all on the move.
