Ruby Bakewell-Doran

Bakewell-Doran heads into 2023 on the back of a remarkable first season as a fulltime-contracted SSN player.

The exciting and eye-catching defender with a hunger for winning the ball went from rising star to international representative in the space of six months, capping the year with her Australian Diamonds debut against New Zealand in October.

Despite being just 23, Bakewell-Doran brings confidence and maturity to the court and has overcome various injury setbacks, including an ACL injury in her teens, to establish herself as a key player in the Firebirds' lineup.

Bakewell-Doran also brings an ability to play across the defensive positions which can only be a bonus for coach Bec Bulley.