Club/recruited from: Casey Demons VFLW
Position: Key forward
Date of birth: 2 December 1999

CARLTON’S AFLW side has added some attacking firepower at the 2021 NAB AFLW Draft, selecting Imogen Milford from the Casey Demons.

The 21-year-old realised her AFLW dream when her name was called out with pick No.26 on Tuesday night.

A focal point of Casey’s attack in the VFLW competition this season, the 179-centimetre key forward ended the year as the runner-up in the goalkicking table, producing 19 goals from 15 games.

Included in her prolific performances was a bag of six goals against Hawthorn, as well as three classy goals in a best-on-ground performance against eventual Grand Finalists Collingwood.

Milford is a natural forward, using her height to her advantage while also applying pressure at ground level. 

GM of Women’s Football Brett Munro said the recruitment of Milford would add to Carlton’s key position talent in attack.

“We’re really excited to be able to welcome some of Imogen to our program,” Munro said.

“Imogen has been made to do it the hard way through the VFLW competition, but she has taken her game from strength to strength and emerged as one of the most-prolific forwards outside of the AFLW competition.

“She’s strong in the air, she knows where the goals are and what the coaches will love about her is when the ball hits the ground, she’s there to pressure the opposition and use her presence to the team’s advantage.

“We’re thrilled that our club is able to give Imogen the chance she deserves and we’ve got no doubt that she’ll grab it with both hands.”