The West Coast Eagles have signed former Richmond utility Jess Hosking for the 2024 AFLW season.
Hosking was drafted to Carlton in the 2016 AFLW Draft, making her debut in the opening round of the 2018 season.
The 28-year-old made the move to Richmond in 2021, joining her identical twin sister Sarah, before the Tigers decided against offering her a contract for 2024.
Hosking is a tenacious and versatile player who can play through the midfield, on the wing and down back.
Her crushing tackles and relentless play around the contest are a trademark of her game and she will be a welcome inclusion to a developing Eagles lineup.
“We have admired Jess' football from afar for several seasons and when the opportunity arose to be able to sign her we jumped at it,” AFLW List Manager Jordan Loxley said.
“Jess brings over 50 games of experience with her, and with such a young playing list, we feel she is the perfect fit.
“We really admire the way Jess goes about her game and she will add some real toughness around the footy.”
