Player Watch #11 Caitlin Wendland

[Marmozet]

Caitlin Wendland joins AFLW squad

Port Adelaide has signed exciting forward/midfielder Caitlin Wendland.

www.portadelaidefc.com.au

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Still just 19 years old, Wendland already boasts experience in two AFLW programs, having spent a period as a train on player with Port Adelaide in 2023 before being recruited by eventual premier Brisbane as a replacement player.

She played three games for the Lions before returning to South Australia.

The hard tackling left footer only started playing football three years ago and is one of three triplets to have played for Central.

Named in the SANFLW’s 2023 Team of the Year after averaging 15 disposals and seven tackles, Wendland was a key part of the Bulldogs’ premiership side including racking up 21 tackles and three clearances in the grand final.

 

[Coobk001]

Not a mammoth year, but solid.

I appreciate the urge to bring in youth, and hopefully she'll develop well, but I hope we also look at experience to strengthen up the squad.

 

[Marmozet]

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Not a mammoth year, but solid.

I appreciate the urge to bring in youth, and hopefully she'll develop well, but I hope we also look at experience to strengthen up the squad.

I'll be very surprised if we don't take Jessica Bates with our other pick.

 

[Marmozet]

 

[Ford Fairlane]

I'll be very surprised if we don't take Jessica Bates with our other pick.

Agree, I know a few people would like to see Jess get a chance.

 

[Marmozet]

 

[Marmozet]

Looks like she’s number 11

 

[chiwigi]

I have coached her, I wanted all 3 sisters on the same line .

Great attitude.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Deserves a lot of credit for her game on the weekend. Two classy set shots and great work ethic and composure everywhere. Seriously looks like a player.

 

[TeeKray]

Yeah she's a good little player. Dare I say it, McEntee like with her repeat efforts

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Yeah she's a good little player. Dare I say it, McEntee like with her repeat efforts

No please dare not say that

 

[Marmozet]

 

[TazD]

Best since Russell Ebert

 

[Amarula]

She regularly bobs up in the right place at the right time to win the hard ball and to kick a goal. Maybe she turns out to be a midfielder, but she’s such a good opportunist small forward, especially considering her age.

 

[Amarula]

Yeah she's a good little player. Dare I say it, McEntee like with her repeat efforts

But Caitlin regularly and reliably kicks goals. There can’t be two players less alike