Meet Grace McRae, one of Hawthorn’s newest, and youngest, recruits hailing from West Creek in regional Victoria. At just 18-years-of age, McRae had only played two full seasons of football before she was selected for the 2020 AFLW Draft Combine. Having missed her chance amidst the challenges of the pandemic, McRae shares how new opportunities have led her to don the brown-and-gold for the current VFLW season.

<div>Meet Grace McRae, one of Hawthorn’s newest, and youngest, recruits hailing from West Creek in regional Victoria. At just 18-years-of age, McRae had only played two full seasons of football before she was selected for the 2020 AFLW Draft Combine. Having missed her chance amidst the challenges of the pandemic, McRae shares how new opportunities have led her to don the brown-and-gold for the current VFLW season.</div>

Inside Hawthorn, we know we're ready for an AFLW licence, and it's time for the rest of the country to know it too. Tune in every fortnight, as VFLW Captain Jess Trend and co-host Stephanie Edwards create a platform for the incredible women of Hawthorn to share their stories.

A Hawthorn podcast showcasing the powerful people and stories within Hawthorn's women's football program.

Kicking Down the Door

Meet Grace McRae, one of Hawthorn's newest, and youngest, recruits hailing from West Creek in regional Victoria. At just 18-years-of...

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