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Tara Bohanna arrived at IKON Park as of a trade that sees Gold Coast part ways with pick No.56 and their captain for Carlton’s pick No.41.  

A quality character, the 29-year-old has served as the Gold Coast Suns captain for the past three seasons, booting a career-best 15 goals to guide her side to a maiden finals appearance in 2023. She was also named Gold Coast’s Player of the Series in 2024.

Not missing a game since February of Season 6 in 2022, the childhood Bluebagger is a consistent and durable player who adapted extremely well to the elite nature of AFLW from the outset, earning a nomination into the All-Australian squad in her first season.

After previously playing basketball, Bohanna has proven herself to be a natural-born goalkicker who will be a vital addition to the Blues’ forward line. A three-time leading goal kicker at the Suns, Bohanna’s composure in the big moments is a key attribute, which was evident when she kicked four goals in the 2023 elimination final against Sydney. 

With a natural ability to find the goals, Bohanna kicked her first goal with her very first disposal in the AFLW. This season, the 29-year-old led Gold Coast in goals and goal assists while also placing equal-first in shots at goal and score involvements.