Name: Courtney Guard

Instagram: courtney.guard

Occupation: Health and Physical Education teacher

Position: Midfielder

Football achievements: 2019 Fremantle Dockers AFLW, Captain 2018 All Stars Team, Best on Ground 2017 All Stars Game, Vice-Captain 2018 Subiaco Lions

What excites you most about being an inaugural Eagle? Everything! But mostly, playing at the highest level for the club I have supported since I was a young girl!

Which teammate are you most looking forward to playing with? Hard to narrow this down, but I would have to say Swanny

The toughest AFLW opponent you’ve encountered? Erin Phillips

Pre-game meal? Has to be a ham and lettuce roll.

Game day superstitions? I always wear my lucky undies

Wost injury? General soreness...touch wood!

Hobby? Learning to surf (for the past 15 years)

Favourite holiday spot? South West!

What’s your spirit animal? A Labrador puppy: affectionate, but sometimes annoying.

Favourite band? Ziggy Alberts

Favourite TV series? Game of Thrones

Something you can’t live without? Maltesers and my number one fan, my husband!