Brisbane Lions’ AFLW grand finalist Natalie Grider and Australian middle-distance runner Callum Davies have been announced as The University of Queensland’s 2021 Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year.
Nat was honoured at the annual UQ Sport Club and Sports Awards, which recognise excellence in sport and contribution to university life.
Ms Grider, who will compete in Saturday’s AFLW Grand Final against the Adelaide Crows, is the first Australian Rules footballer to win the Sportswoman of the Year Award, dating back to 1968.
The Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Honours) student played in all of the Lions’ AFLW matches last year, and was named the Club’s ‘Most Competitive Player’.
Ms Grider said the award was high among her sporting achievements.
“It’s a real honour to be the first female Australian Rules footballer to receive this award, and given the rapid the growth of the AFLW, I’m sure there will be many recipients to come,” she said.
“Looking back on 2020, I am extremely grateful for the opportunities I have been given within my sport at the Brisbane Lions, and I am beyond excited for what’s to come.”
See Nat and the whole team train in real life this evening at the Gabba from 5:30pm.
And don't forget to cheer on this weekend when the Lions women take on Adelaide in the Grand Final on Saturday.
