Fremantle have finalised a trade with North Melbourne, that will see key forward Ariana Hetherington head east, in return for pick 51 in the 2024 Telstra AFLW Draft.
Hetherington was signed as a replacement player in 2023 and was quick to make her mark by making a debut in round 1 of the 2023 season, playing 12 games across two seasons.
Working hard on her craft, Hetherington trained as a key forward and a ruck, and kicked her first AFLW goal against GWS in week 9 of the 2024 season.
AFLW List Manager Darryn Fry thanked Hetherington for her commitment to the Purple Army over the past two seasons.
“Ari has been a strong contributor to our program, both on and off the field,” Fry said.
“We thank Ari for her contribution to the Club and wish her all the best for her endeavours over at North Melbourne.”
The AFLW Trade Period opened on Thursday 5 December and closes Wednesday 11 December, 2pm WST.
