Maddy Prespakis has been rewarded for her stellar performance against Hawthorn with a perfect 10 AFLW coaches votes. 

The dynamic midfielder accumulated a game-high 26 disposals and a goal in the Bombers’ comfortable victory. 

The 21-year-old was a dominant factor in Essendon’s first-ever AFLW game, providing drive from contests and poise with ball in hand. 

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AFLW Rd 1 | Prespakis post-game

We speak to Maddy Prespakis after our round one win against Hawthorn.

AFLW stats that matter: Round one

Dons co-captain Bonnie Toogood was adjudged next best on ground with an impressive eight votes. 

The 25-year-old had seven marks along with two goals in a powerful display up forward. 

Co-round one rising star nominee Paige Scott also gathered four votes after a strong display. 

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AFLW Rd 1 | Scotty's a Star on a night to remember

Essendon's first AFLW game and first win. Her AFLW Debut. Her first AFLW goal. And now a NAB AFLW Rising Star nomination to cap it all off. Paige Scott had a night to remember in round one.

The Bombers’ first-year young gun had 16 disposals in a composed performance. 

Essendon v Hawthorn 

10 Madison Prespakis (ESS) 
8 Bonnie Toogood (ESS) 
6 Matilda Lucas-Rodd (HAW) 
4 Paige Scott (ESS) 
1 Tamara Luke (HAW) 
1 Jasmine Fleming (HAW)