The Prespakis sisters made history on Tuesday night as they were both named in the AFLW All-Australian.
Maddy and Georgie were both named in the All Australian team, on the half forward flank and wing respectively, the first time sisters have been named in the same AFLW All-Australian team in the same season.
It’s the third time Maddy has been named in the All-Australian team of the year and her first with Essendon having made the move to the expansion club this year.
She averaged 23 possessions a game.
Georgie, who was playing in just her second season, averaged nearly 23 possessions for the Cats, was named in the team for the first time.
It was pretty special for the pair who grew up in Romsey, before moving to Sunbury where they both starred for the Sunbury Lions.
“Honestly, I’m so excited to be in the team,” Georgie said on the broadcast. “It’s such an honour, let alone with my sister, I feel really privileged.”
Maddy said on the broadcast she was super proud of her younger sister.
“How good is it to be alongside your sister in the same team” she said.
“If only we could play in the All-Australian team together, it would be awesome.
“[I’m] super proud of her, the work she has put in, in the off season has really shown in her season this year and I’m excited what she can do in 2023.”
The two had earlier in the week been named in the under-22 All Australian team. Maddy, who has been named in the team all four years, was named vice-captain.
They finished equal second [Georgie] and fourth [Maddy] in the AFLW coaches award as well.
Both Prespakis sisters polled well in the AFLW league best and fairest on Tuesday night, which was won by the Brisbane Lions Ally Anderson.
Maddy, a former winner of the award, finished in fourth spot on 17 votes, four votes behind Anderson.
Georgie, who was ineligible after being suspended for two games, finished with 15 votes.
Tara Murray
