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Tahlia Gillard

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The towering Demon defender who has also demonstrated the ability to pinch-hit in the ruck is a favourite amongst the coaching group, highlighted by her 2025 Coaches Award win at the Daisy Pearce Trophy. Recognised as one of the brightest young defensive talents in the league, Gillard’s pairs mobility with her 190cm frame to pose a handful to navigate for opposition forward entries. Despite battling injury in 2025, Gillard posted career numbers after returning to the side in Round 6.
Tahlia Gillard
The towering Demon defender who has also demonstrated the ability to pinch-hit in the ruck is a favourite amongst the coaching group, highlighted by her 2025 Coaches Award win at the Daisy Pearce Trophy. Recognised as one of the brightest young defensive talents in the league, Gillard’s pairs mobility with her 190cm frame to pose a handful to navigate for opposition forward entries. Despite battling injury in 2025, Gillard posted career numbers after returning to the side in Round 6.
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Coaches Award
Years award won:
2025
Premiership
Years award won:
2022 (S7)
AFLW 22Under22 Side
Years award won:
2023
Rising Star Nomination
Years award won:
2022

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    SF | ‘That is inspirational’: Dee’s epic tackle earns standing ovation

    Tahlia Gillard refuses to give up on the chase and lays an incredible tackle on Chelsea Randall to seal a stunning win

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    AFLW | Off The Track | Tahlia Gillard

    We caught up with Tahlia Gillard after open training at Ikon Park ahead of the preliminary final.

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    AFLW Rising Star | Tahlia Gillard

    Watch Tahlia Gillard's Round 9 highlights that earned her the AFLW NAB Rising Star Nominee

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