The North Melbourne Tasmanian Kangaroos have secured another two stars with Tasmanian-born Brittany Gibson and Daria Bannister joining the club.
The duo join Tasmanian State League Women’s (TSLW) recruit Maddison Smith and re-affirm the club’s commitment to the southern-most state.
“Daria and Britt are great pick-ups for us,” North AFLW Coach Scott Gowans said.
“Both have shown great determination and skill, and will be important components of our team.”
Gibson was picked by the Brisbane Lions in the 2016 draft after impressing with the Burnie Dockers, while Bannister was drafted to the Western Bulldogs in 2017.
“They both moved from Tasmania to pursue their AFLW dreams so it will be really exciting when they pull on the royal blue and white stripes,” Gowans added.
“Daria will also undertake a traineeship with AFL Tasmania to further assist in her professional development.”
Smith was discovered at the club’s AFLW Talent Search, and turned heads with her ball use and strength.
“We are committed to fielding half the team with Tasmanian talent over the coming years and this is a great start,” Gowans said.
Gibson and Bannister join AFLW stars Emma Kearney, Jasmine Gibson, Jamie Stanton, Jess Duffin, Tahlia Randall, Danielle Hardiman, Jenna Bruton and Katherine Gillespie-Jones.