Snapped up by St Kilda with pick No. 30 in the 2019 Women’s Draft, the Coorparoo recruit burst from the blocks as a reliable rebounding defender with plenty of grit and courage.

While a devastating ACL injury – her second in as many years – in Round 4 halted the promising Saint’s progress, the young Queenslander showed plenty to confirm her fierce determination and first-class skillset.

White’s commitment to fulfilling her childhood dream never wavered despite her lengthy setback, with the No. 29 persevering through multiple lockdowns due to COVID-19, the challenge of living interstate and an onerous recovery to eventually earn selection for the Saints' 2021 season opener .

A nomination for the NAB Rising Star was the cherry on top of a sensational return, which came complete with 20 touches and seven marks.

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