Ash Walker has capped off a great start to her rugby career, after being named in the Super W team of the year.
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The season was postponed due to the coronavirus before finals could be played, but Walker was still one of the Melbourne Rebels' best.
The Rebels managed just one win during the season, but Walker still led the competition in turnovers, amassing eight in her four matches.
"The Super W experience was really good," Walker said.
"The girls in my team are awesome so it was good to be able to play so much footy with them.
"Being able to run out at AAMI Park with my mum and dad in the stands, and my family watching online was a really cool experience."
Despite her strong performances, Walker said she was "a bit surprised" after being named in the team of the year.
"I had a really good time playing this season but I wasn't expecting anything like that," she said.
Not only was it a really enjoyable experience for the Moree native, but Walker said she improved greatly throughout her time with the Rebels.
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"I've definitely learned more about the detail of the game," she said.
"I've spent so much time on the one percenters - passing and kicking - because of our backs coach Pete. He's obsessed with improving skills and it really rubs off."
While there is still some uncertainty regarding the competition, with all training cancelled due to the coronavirus situation, Walker is still hoping to be back again with the Rebels in 2021.
"I'd really like to be back playing next year," she said.
"I'm looking to start an electrical apprenticeship at the moment and things are kind of up in the air with footy and training being cancelled at the moment, but hopefully by November everything is back to normal and I can get back on the park with the Rebels girls."
