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The former Lion has charged up St Kilda’s forward line as its focal point since moving across in 2023, however also had just as much of an impact when thrown into the ruck. The superstar followed up her first season at RSEA Park with an even better one in 2024, finishing second in the Best & Fairest and being named Sainter of the Year.
Tawhiao-Wardlaw's resume doesn't stop there, taking home another podium finish in the Best & Fairest and leading the goalkicking for the second-straight season in 2025.
Born in Ashburton, New Zealand (her mother is Māori and family hails from the Waikato region in South Auckland), Tawhiao-Wardlaw reclaimed her surname ahead of the 2026 season, marking another exciting chapter for one of the AFLW's biggest names.
The former Lion has charged up St Kilda’s forward line as its focal point since moving across in 2023, however also had just as much of an impact when thrown into the ruck. The superstar followed up her first season at RSEA Park with an even better one in 2024, finishing second in the Best & Fairest and being named Sainter of the Year.
Tawhiao-Wardlaw's resume doesn't stop there, taking home another podium finish in the Best & Fairest and leading the goalkicking for the second-straight season in 2025.
Born in Ashburton, New Zealand (her mother is Māori and family hails from the Waikato region in South Auckland), Tawhiao-Wardlaw reclaimed her surname ahead of the 2026 season, marking another exciting chapter for one of the AFLW's biggest names.
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Jesse Wardlaw threads two first-half majors after a pair of strong grabs.
Jesse Wardlaw shows her class with a perfect mark and finish to bring St Kilda right back.
Jesse Wardlaw launches a stunning effort from distance that somehow manages to bounce all the way through.
Jesse Wardlaw was at the heart of nearly every St Kilda attack in a performance to remember.
Jesse Wardlaw orchestrates another quality play for St Kilda to allow Darcy Guttridge to stroll in for the easiest of finishes.
Jesse Wardlaw lands the first goal of the game after some handy work bursting out of the ruck contest.
St Kilda spearhead Jesse Tawhiao-Wardlaw has signed a one-year contract extension to remain a Saint until the end of 2027.
Before Sunday's match that will make or break St Kilda's finals fortunes, Jesse Wardlaw will have to face another stressful test.
St Kilda Football Club wishes to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which the club sits. The club pays its respects to elders past, present and emerging, and through them, all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples whose lands and waters we work, live and reside on.
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