Name: Hannah Ewings
Club: North Adelaide/South Australia/SMOSH West Lakes/Roopena-Whyalla
Position: Midfielder
DOB: 17 March 2004
Height: 168cm

Port Adelaide secured North Adelaide star Hannah Ewings in the NAB AFLW Draft on Wednesday evening as the club’s number one pick (pick three overall).

Following a stellar 2022 SANFLW season, the ever-consistent Ewings polled fourth in the league’s best and fairest count and is considered one of the most complete players to nominate for this year’s Draft.

The midfielder was bestowed All-Australian honours following this year’s under-18 national championships, boasting excellent natural on-field ability, elite kicking skills and a solid football IQ.

Ewings was the first of seven picks to go to Port Adelaide in the club’s first time participating in the AFLW Draft.

Port Adelaide List Manager Naomi Maidment said:
Hannah has already shown that she can play at senior level and have an impact. She’s tough, has silky skills, plays inside and can push forward and kick goals. She’s ready-made for AFLW level, as much as an 18-year-old can be. She’s an apprentice chef who moved from Whyalla for an opportunity in football and was really brave to move at a young age. It really is a testament to her commitment as a footballer.

AFL Talent Ambassador Kevin Sheehan said:
Prolific ball-winning midfielder who pushes forward where she can hit the scoreboard regularly, kicking six goals across the three games. Outstanding in the championships averaging 21.3 disposals (10.7 contested) at an impressive 70.3 per cent efficiency playing a key role in South Australia’s undefeated team as well as winning All-Australian honours. A strong bodied payer who excels at stoppages, she has been ultra-consistent player for North Adelaide averaging 20.7 disposals and kicking 15 goals this year at senior level.