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Port Adelaide secured the signature of up-and-coming ruck Matilda Scholz during the 2023 priority signing period. A genuine ruck that possesses high athleticism and mobility, Scholz immediately showed the power of her specialist skillset - playing all ten games in her debut season and putting the league on notice with her notable abilities. A 34 hit-out performance in Round 9 and a three goal showing in Round 10 closed out a memorable start to the youngster's career.

Averaging 21.1 hit outs (top ten in the league), four tackles and 3.2 clearances a game, Scholz enjoyed a breakout debut season that saw her collect a Rising Star nomination (Round 2 vs Brisbane), 22under22 selection and Port Adelaide's Best First Year Player award. She also finished third in the club's Best and Fairest count, capping off a remarkable beginning to her young career.

Honours

- Best First Year Player (2023)
- Third Best & Fairest (2023)
- 22under22 extended squad (2023, 2024)
- Rising Star nominee (Round 2, 2023, Round 7, 2024)
- All-Australian nominee (2024)
- Mark of the Year nominee (2024)

Matilda Scholz

Port Adelaide secured the signature of up-and-coming ruck Matilda Scholz during the 2023 priority signing period. A genuine ruck that possesses high athleticism and mobility, Scholz immediately showed the power of her specialist skillset - playing all ten games in her debut season and putting the league on notice with her notable abilities. A 34 hit-out performance in Round 9 and a three goal showing in Round 10 closed out a memorable start to the youngster's career.

Averaging 21.1 hit outs (top ten in the league), four tackles and 3.2 clearances a game, Scholz enjoyed a breakout debut season that saw her collect a Rising Star nomination (Round 2 vs Brisbane), 22under22 selection and Port Adelaide's Best First Year Player award. She also finished third in the club's Best and Fairest count, capping off a remarkable beginning to her young career.

Honours

- Best First Year Player (2023)
- Third Best & Fairest (2023)
- 22under22 extended squad (2023, 2024)
- Rising Star nominee (Round 2, 2023, Round 7, 2024)
- All-Australian nominee (2024)
- Mark of the Year nominee (2024)

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Best First Year Player
Years award won:
2023
Third Best & Fairest
Years award won:
2023
AFLPA 22under22 squad
Years award won:
2023, 2024
Rising Star nominee
Years award won:
Round 2, 2023
All-Australian nominee
Years award won:
2024
Rising Star nominee
Years award won:
Round 7, 2024
Mark of the Year nominee
Years award won:
Round 7, 2024

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