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A look at the top-10 selections in the 2022 AFLW draft, headlined by Sydney's No.1 pick Montana Ham.

HOW THE TOP-10 PICKS OF THE 2022 AFLW DRAFT UNFOLDED ON WEDNESDAY:-

1. SYDNEY SWANS - MONTANA HAM (midfielder, Western Jets)

* A midfielder standing 180cm who can also swing forward due to her strong marking, Victorian local Ham nominated for the NSW draft

2. HAWTHORN: JASMINE FLEMING (midfielder, Oakleigh Chargers)

* A damaging midfielder with leadership, pace and class, Fleming is also a talented cricketer and is the daughter of former Australian cricketer Damien Fleming

3. PORT ADELAIDE: HANNAH EWINGS (midfielder, North Adelaide)

* A powerful inside midfielder who can also swing forward

4. ESSENDON: AMBER CLARKE (forward/midfielder, Dandenong Stingrays)

* A dangerous player with a remarkable goal sense and flair who can also have an impact in the midfield

5. SYDNEY: SOFIA HURLEY (midfielder, Sandringham Dragons)

* A hard-working midfielder with good skills and speed and another Victorian who nominated for the NSW draft

6. HAWTHORN: MACKENZIE EARDLEY (key defender, Dandenong Stingrays)

* Athletic, tall defender who is a strong interceptor and can swing forward

7. PORT ADELAIDE: SARAH GOODWIN (half-back/winger, Glenelg)

* Creative player who can provide plenty of run and creativity either on a wing or a half-back flank

8. ESSENDON: PAIGE SCOTT (forward, Greater Western Victoria Rebels)

* A powerful, quick and strong-marking forward who can also pinch-hit through the midfield

9. HAWTHORN: CHARLOTTE BASKARAN (midfielder, Western Jets)

* A smart and tough midfielder who also has a good burst of speed out of stoppages

10. HAWTHORN: BRIDIE HIPWELL (forward/midfielder, Sandringham Dragons)

* An athletic, versatile player who can be used anywhere on the ground, boasting particularly strong aerial skills.