Western Bulldogs midfielder Kirsty Lamb has been recognised in Sarah Black’s Top 30 AFLW players.

It is the first time the 28-year-old has appeared in the rankings, named the 16^th best player following her standout season six campaign.

“Despite carrying a foot injury all year, Lamb's sixth season was an absolute breakout,” Black said.

“Finishing equal-first in the Bulldogs' best and fairest and named in her maiden All-Australian side, Lamb's fierce attack on the footy and willingness to win the hard ball, coupled with sound disposal, makes her a very valuable player.

“She averaged 18.7 disposals at 70.1 per cent efficiency, 300.8m gained, 8.9 contested possessions and 3.9 clearances.”

Lamb has played 46 matches in the red, white and blue since arriving at the Kennel with the Club’s 18^th selection at the inaugural 2016 draft.

The criteria for Sarah Black’s Top 30 players is based on form shown in the previous season, with the next batch of players revealed on womens.afl every five days.

Sarah Black’s Top 30 AFLW Players*

No.30 - Ashleigh Woodland (Adelaide)
No.29 - Tilly Lucas-Rodd (Hawthorn, St Kilda in season six)
No.28 - Breann Moody (Carlton)
No.27 - Mimi Hill (Carlton)
No.26 - Tayla Harris (Melbourne)
No.25 - Daisy Pearce (Melbourne)
No.24 - Emma Swanson (West Coast)
No.23 - Kerryn Peterson (Carlton)
No.22 - Tyla Hanks (Melbourne)
No.21 - Ruby Schleicher (Collingwood)
No.20 – Erin Phillips (Port Adelaide, Adelaide in season six)
No.19 – Maddy Prespakis (Essendon, Carlton in season six)
No.18 – Lauren Pearce (Melbourne)
No.17 – Sarah Allan (Adelaide)
No.16 – KIRSTY LAMB (WESTERN BULLDOGS)
 

*As of Tuesday 9 August.