Adelaide’s first pick in the 2019 NAB AFL Women’s Draft is Montana McKinnon – a talented ruck with a strong overhead mark.

At just 18 years of age, McKinnon already has a big list of football accolades.

Montana McKinnon – Pick No. 14

Club: South Adelaide
DOB: 17/7/01
Height: 183cm
Position: Ruck

Key achievements:

  • A two-time All-Australian at U18 level and captained the Central Allies at the 2019 NAB AFLW U18 Championships

  • Named as the MVP for the Central Allies at the Nationals

  • A dual-premiership player with South Adelaide and was named starting ruck in the 2019 SANFL Women’s Team of the Year

  • Ranked No.1 in the SANFLW for contested marks, taking 12 more than the next best player

  • A graduate of the AFLW Academy as well as being a member of the Crows AFLW Acceleration Academy

Crows GM of Football Administration Phil Harper said:

“Montana is a very exciting talent and a quality person,” Harper said.

“Montana has performed at a high level for the past two years and still has enormous room for improvement.

“Her contested marking is a real weapon and we’re excited to see her ruck craft develop under the guidance of Matthew Clarke.”