Kiama Power have announced the exciting signing of Maddie Edwards, a former VFLW midfielder, to bolster their women’s team for the rest of the season.

Edwards brings top-level experience, having played for both Richmond and Williamstown in the Victorian Football League Women’s competition.

“She spent the last two seasons with Williamstown, where she was voted Players’ Player in 2023 and finished runner-up in the Best and Fairest,” said Kiama Power committee member Anthony Grady.

“She was also in their leadership group last year and was the inaugural captain of the Coburg Lions women's team when they entered the competition - she’s incredibly credentialed in both talent and leadership.”

Grady said Edwards has already made a strong impression at training.

“She jumped straight in - vocal from the start, giving direction and sharing tips. It’s like having another coach on the field,” he said.

“Her experience at the elite level and exposure to high-quality coaching is something she brings with her, and she’s already passing that on to our younger players.”

Kiama Power’s women’s team has had a mixed start to the season, with three wins and three losses. 

Their next match is a rematch against the Bulldogs, who beat them back in Round 4, and they’ll be looking to turn the tables this time.

Meanwhile, the men’s first-grade team is taking advantage of an extended break following the King’s Birthday long weekend and this week’s bye.

“We lost to the Lions two weeks ago, but for three quarters it was a tight contest,” said Grady.

“We let them kick five goals in the third quarter, and that was the difference. If we’d taken our chances and stayed focused, the result could have easily gone the other way.”

With time to regroup, the team is focusing on building consistency and playing four strong quarters when they return to the field.