Dynamic Adelaide forward Jess Waterhouse says she won’t be forgetting her AFLW debut anytime soon.

The 25-year-old registered nine disposals and a goal in the Crows’ record breaking 15.7 (97) to 0.1 (1) win over GWS at Unley Oval on Sunday.

Speaking to AFC Media on Tuesday, Waterhouse said she had been hoping it would be her name called in the team announcement ahead of the game.

“Normally if you’re not selected you have a chat with Doc (Matthew Clarke) about your areas of improvement, but he didn’t talk to me,” Waterhouse said.

“I had been waiting for that moment for the first four rounds, hoping to crack into the team.

“I’ve been working hard at training, so I was really relieved when he said it was me.”

Affectionately nicknamed ‘Choppa’, Waterhouse said her teammates had been a huge support since she arrived at West Lakes.

“When Doc said my name, everyone went a bit nuts,” said Waterhouse.

“I’m not really a hugging person but I feel like I hugged every single person in that room.

“The girls have been a massive support and it’s such a great team environment.”

Despite the occasion, Waterhouse was not fazed when she walked out onto Unley Oval.

“No nerves for me to be honest, I just wanted to play and put my best foot forward,” Waterhouse said.

“When you get nervous, you fumble so I tried to push it to the side.

“I would rather turn the emotion into excitement and play my role for the team.”

Waterhouse has had a whirlwind journey into the AFLW, playing for Adelaide United in the W-League, before transitioning to football five years ago.

She missed out on being selected in the AFLW Draft in June, before the Crows selected her as a replacement player for Premiership utility Jasmyn Hewett a month later.

“It's all happened pretty fast to be honest,” Waterhouse said.

“The transition from soccer was really seamless and there are some habits I bring from soccer which help me as a footy player.

“I haven’t had much time to reflect on my achievements because I’ve always been striving for the next thing.”

The small forward watched from afar as Adelaide claimed a historic third AFLW flag last season and she hoped to be part of more success.

“I know that we have won premierships and been successful in the past, but I want to be a part of it,” said Waterhouse.

“I want to play my role and do my bit to make sure the team can be successful.”

Adelaide will take on Port Adelaide on Friday night in the first women’s Showdown.

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