Great season | Zanker looks back on 2023 At the start of the 2023 AFLW pre-season, Eden Zanker was ready to take his game to the next level.
The 24-year-old spent hours honing her talents as a striker, with an emphasis on aerial combat, goalscoring and gameplay.
When Melbourne’s campaign officially began, the Demons were in full swing with consistent performances week after week.

She averaged nearly 4 points per game and was involved in 4.
7 goals, and in 12 games she achieved a record of 23 goals, remaining a pillar of strength for the Dees through 50 games .
And although the team was not eliminated, Zanker achieved ultimate success by being eliminated in the semi-finals, his outstanding individual performance was still recognized and he was selected to the All-Australian national team and his I won with my teammates.
and captain Kate Hoare his leading goalkeeper title.
“They’re never going to achieve something like this at the beginning of the season,” Zanker told Melbourne Media.
“You just go into the season wanting to play a role and do what you have to do to help the team succeed.
” “What you accomplished this season, how much effort you put in.
” I’m definitely happy that Taka is being recognized.

Zanker and Hoare were recognized for their performances at the W Awards 2023 on Monday, where they both won the Best Goalkicker medal.
The striker praised the work of newly appointed captain Holle and was proud to share this honor with his beloved team-mate.
“Honestly, I can’t think of a better person to share this honor with,” Zanker said.
“Kate is not only a great leader for the club, but also a very humble and kind-hearted person who brings so much to this club.
” “She is a great inspiration on and off the field.
Sharing that with her and being in the field with her was a great experience and fun every step of the way.
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With the retirement of Daisy Pearce and the absence of key demons at various rounds throughout the year, Zanker accepted the role and took on a new challenge.
“With Dice and Tay out for a few rounds, I think I was able to step into their shoes and take a little bit more of a leadership role up front,” Zanker said.
“The communication and leadership pattern, I feel like I’ve really developed that and have a lot of experience in that regard.

” The AFLW season in Melbourne is over and the players Preparations begin for the 2024 season, which will see a long break before games.
Zanker said that even though it has only been a few weeks off the track, he has a desire to get back on the track and things are gaining momentum.
“I can’t wait to get back out there and I’m sure we’ll have an enviable crowd at this weekend’s Grand Final,” Zanker said.
“But I’m looking forward to re-energized and getting some rest.
And I definitely want to go back.