Rebecca Neaves

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Rebecca Neaves
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Neaves in May 2018
Personal information
Date of birth (1997-02-20) 20 February 1997 (age 27)
Original team(s) St Kilda Sharks (VFL Women's)
Draft 2016 free agent: Western Bulldogs
Debut Round 1, 2017, Western Bulldogs  vs. Fremantle, at VU Whitten Oval
Height 172 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Playing career1
YearsClubGames (Goals)
2017 Western Bulldogs 5 (0)
1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 2017.
Source: AustralianFootball.com

Rebecca Neaves (born 20 February 1997) is an Australian rules footballer who played for the Western Bulldogs in the AFL Women's competition. Neaves was recruited by the Western Bulldogs as a free agent in October 2016. [1] She made her debut in the thirty-two point win against Fremantle at VU Whitten Oval in the opening round of the 2017 season. [2] She played five matches in her debut season. [3] She was delisted at the conclusion of the 2017 season. She is now a highly regarded podiatrist. [4]

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References

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