Western Bulldogs marquee player Katie Brennan has been named as the club captain for the inaugural AFL Women's competition.
The 23-year-old forward has been representing the club during exhibition matches since 2013, she was signed as a marquee player in July 2016.
Joining her in the leadership group for 2017 areย Ellieย Blackburn, Nicole Callinan and Hannah Scott.
Western Bulldogs Coach Paul Groves said he was pleased the playing group chose Brennan to lead the club.
โKatie is an outstanding individual to have around the football Club, Groves said.
โHer work ethic is second to none, and her pride in the jumper is inspiringย to the group."
โWeโre all embarking on this historic journey together and itโs a credit to Katie that her teammates have chosen her as the one they want to lead them.โ
The Bulldogs play their first match against Fremantle at Whitten Oval this Saturday night.
