AFLW clubs: Carlton
Carlton debut: Round 1, 2022
Recruited from: Montmorency Football Club (VIC)
Playing all possible games in 2022 after her debut in Round 1, Paige Trudgeon made her mark early after being recruited from Montmorency Football Club as a replacement for Chloe Dalton.
The cross-coder wasted no time getting her feel for the game after leaving basketball, with a career high 19 disposals coming in just her fourth game against North Melbourne.
She collected Carlton’s AFLW Rookie of the Year honour in 2022, alongside her equal-fourth-place finish in the prestigious Carlton AFLW best and Fairest, with 49 votes.
Moving through as a midfield forward, the 180cm utility gained an impressive 1351 metres for the duration of the 2022 season.
After re-signing in 2022, she made her mark in the AFLW side and will look to continue her trusted form.
Draft history: 2021 replacement player signing
Club awards
Rookie of the year: 2022