The Unlikely Captain: A Story of Resilience in Women's Football Hannah Priest's remarkable journey from a 27 year old high school teacher to captain of the St Kilda women's team is a testament to the growth and evolution of the Australian Football League (AFLW) over the past decade.
Her story stands out not only for its impressive career trajectory but also for the lessons she has learned about resilience, adaptability, and prioritizing mental health.
Priest was drafted to St Kilda in 2017 at 27, despite having no prior experience playing football.