The GIANTS have selected versatile midfielder Sophia Gaukrodger from the GIANTS Academy with pick 10 of the inaugural AFLW Pre-Season Draft.  

The key details:  

Name: Sophia Gaukrodger
State: New South Wales 
Drafted from: GWS GIANTS Academy | UTS Bats
Position: Inside Mid / Medium Forward 
Height: 172cm 
Date of Birth: 16/1/2007

Bio: A Sydney junior and GIANTS’ Academy talent, Gaukrodger adds depth as an inside midfielder who can also perform in the forward line. Hailing from the UTS Bats after developing her skills as an Iner West Magpies junior, Gaukrodger has been a significant improver over the last 12 months and particularly across the first quarter of 2026 under new Academy coach- and now GIANTS teammate- Alicia Eva. Registering an average of 23.3 disposals, 4 marks and 8 tackles in her start to the 2026 Talent League, Gaukrodger has flourished in her move to the midfield, while still posing a threat in front of goal, averaging one major a game for the Academy.