They are usually covered in mud and seen in pants and athletic shoes.
But Australia’s top female soccer stars proved they certainly have a glamorous side when they gathered at Melbourne’s Crown Plaza Hotel for the W Awards on Tuesday.
Dani Laidley led the way on women’s football’s biggest night.
Dani Laidley led the way on women’s football’s biggest night
The AFL legend, 55, opted for an all-black number with lace trousers and open-toed shoes. Unlike her friend, Donna was a vision in white, opting for a Marilyn Monroe-inspired Old Hollywood-style dress with a sweetheart neckline and A-line skirt
The AFL legend, 55, opted for an all-black number with lace trousers and open-toed shoes.
Dani, who played for the West Coast Eagles and North Melbourne men’s teams, was joined by friend Donna Leckie before announcing she was making the move to women in 2020.
Unlike her friend, Donna was a vision in white, opting for a Marilyn Monroe-inspired Old Hollywood-style dress with a sweetheart neckline and A-line skirt.
The couple were also joined by AFL Chief Executive Officer Gillon McLachlan, who opted for a classic tuxedo for the glamorous evening.
The pair were also joined by AFL Chief Executive Officer Gillon McLachlan, who opted for a classic tuxedo for the glamorous evening
Dani Laidley and Donna Leckie complemented each other perfectly in opposite chromatic looks
One of the favorites to take home trophies was Richmond Football Club’s Monique Conti, who looked absolutely stunning in a short score.
The 22-year-old looked stunning in a strapless silky black tour dress.
She added monochrome contrast with a miniature white handbag and let her dark brown locks fall long and loose.
One of the favorites for the award was Richmond Football Club’s Monique Conti, who looked absolutely stunning in a short score.
The 22-year-old looked stunning in a strapless silky black tour dress
She added monochrome contrast with a miniature white handbag and let her dark brown locks fall long and loose. Ellie Blackburn of the Bulldogs, Monique Conti of the Tigers, Sarah Hosking of the Tigers and Bonnie Toogood of the Bombers can be seen
Opting for a glamorous makeup look, the star added creamy pink eyeshadow and black mascara to the look.
Monique smiled with delight as she enhanced her natural beauty with a generous dose of red blush.
Meanwhile, teammate Sarah Hosking opted for an alternative look in a crisp white suit.
Meanwhile, teammate Sarah Hosking opted for an alternative look in a crisp white suit
Grace (left) clearly has good taste as Brisbane player Indy Tahau (right) opted for an identical dress as she posed with Port Adelaide’s Gemma Houghton on the red carpet
Adding a touch of boldness to the classic style, the midfielder opted to wear the look topless to show off her voluptuous assets in a bright red bra.
Sarah caused a stir at Team Grace Egan, looking stunning in a classic little black dress with lace necklines.
Grace clearly has good taste as Brisbane player Indy Tahau opted for an identical dress as she posed with Port Adelaide’s Gemma Houghton on the red carpet.
Sarah also had a style similar to others, with Greater Western Sydney star Isabel Huntington also posing in a crisp white suit. The 23-year-old defender opted for open-toe black leather sandals with wide leg trousers and also opted to go topless under her jacket
Sarah also had a style similar to others, with Greater Western Sydney star Isabel Huntington also posing in a crisp white suit.
The 23-year-old defender opted for open-toed black leather wide leg sandals and also opted to go topless under her jacket.
But the star buttoned up her jacket and added a matching bag with a bright gold belt.
Next to her was Bulldogs star Ellie Blackburn, who looked radiant in a bright orange dress with black heels
Ellie was joined by Essendon Football Club’s Bonnie Toogood, who complemented her perfectly in a silk yellow dress with a thigh-high slit
Next to her was Bulldogs star Ellie Blackburn, who looked radiant in a bright orange dress with black heels.
The AFL star showed off her large cut-out tattoos on either side of the dress, adding even more glamor with a gold chain and Hollywood-style make-up look.
Ellie was joined by Essendon Football Club’s Bonnie Toogood, who complemented her perfectly in a silk yellow dress with a thigh-high slit.
The awards ceremony will be held at the Crown Palladium and will be streamed live on FOX FOOTY.
The AFL’s best players as well as top grass all come together for the glitzy night.
The Giants’ Georgia Garnett poses for a photo during the AFLW Awards at the Crown Palladium in Melbourne
The Giants’ Georgia Garnett also opted for a monochromatic ensemble in the office-inspired all-black look with a high-waisted skirt and pretty bralette and jacket.
Meanwhile, Tanya Hetherington was one of the few players to opt for a pop of color in an electric blue with a halter neck and ruffled skirt, while Giants teammate Alyce Parker opted for a sexy LBD.
The Power’s Ange Foley went bridal-chic in a white lace gown, while sports presenter Sarah Jones added a touch of TV star glamor to a sparkling floor-length number.
Source: Daily Mail
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