Lara Dunkley

Hailing from a sports-mad family which includes two brothers who are both AFL footballers, Dunkley has made herself a key part of the Firebirds following her arrival in 2020 as a replacement player from the Vixens.

An intense competitor, Dunkley uses her physical strength and height in the midcourt but is also a huge part of the team's culture as a leader, having been appointed vice-captain in 2022.

Dunkley, who hails from Yarram in country Victoria, also has a big heart and embraces all players and staff as part of the purple family.