The frustrating recovery through multiple lockdowns hasn’t knocked the competitive Saint down however, with the hunger to return in 2022 only growing as the days to Round 1 tick down.

Although small in stature, the uncompromising forward packed a punch in her debut year thanks to her strong physical attributes and blend of endurance and speed.

Xenos’ inside grunt, hard-hitting bumps and feistiness combined excellently with her flair, while the passages of play alongside Georgia Patrikios were weekly highlights.

Ahead of the 2022 NAB AFLW Season, Xenos was inducted into the Saints' newly formed Emerging Leaders Group alongside Tarni White and Rosie Dillon.

Occupation: Student of Commerce at Deakin University, junior AFL coach at Carey Baptist Grammar School (part-time), Mr Squeeze Juice Bar (part-time)