Nicola Barr joined the GIANTS as the number one draft pick in the inaugural AFL Women’s Draft. Barr was named the 2016 Mostyn Medalist as the Best & Fairest player in the AFL Sydney competition and across her AFLW career, has established herself as a dashing half-back with an accurate kick. Barr was nominated for the NAB AFLW Rising Star Award in her first season. She has been a consistent performer for the GIANTS and has also been recognised for her community work across her career.