Prolific midfielder and two-time All-Australian Elise O’Dea made her way to Carlton after a trade was secured with Melbourne. Being the first player to be drafted to the inaugural AFLW Melbourne side, O'Dea played all 28 games, averaging 18 disposals a game. Her maturity and leadership makes O’Dea the perfect addition to what is currently an exciting midfield group, consisting of reigning AFLW MVP Madison Prespakis and last year’s first-round selections Lucy McEvoy and Grace Egan.