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\n By westcoasteagles.com.au\n <\/p>\n
Pick 20:\u00a0Mia Russo<\/p>\n
DOB:\u00a006\/08\/2007<\/p>\n
Height:\u00a0165cm<\/p>\n
Position:\u00a0Midfielder<\/p>\n
Recruited from:\u00a0West Perth<\/p>\n
Draft bio:\u00a0Russo is an inside midfielder who is both powerful and competitive and is a stoppage star who can shrug off opponents and exit congestion with ease. She can also push forward and hit the scoreboard, which she did kicking two goals in trying conditions in Western Australia\u2019s thrilling win over Victoria Metro. Russo averaged 19 disposals per game against the National Championships and was rewarded with All Australian selection. She also received that honour at under-16s level in 2023, where she also claimed the Pool A best and fairest. She had an excellent year at senior level with West Perth this year, averaging 20 disposals in eight matches. A member of the Marsh AFL National Academy.<\/p>\n
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – JUNE 29: Mia Russo of Western Australia in action during the Marsh AFL National Championships U18 Girls match between Western Australia and South Australia at Revo Fitness Stadium, on June 29, 2025, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Stefan Gosatti\/AFL Photos)<\/p>\n
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