McDonald forges footy path
DANDENONG Stingrays’ captain and Vic Country leader Molly McDonald was in a different situation to most draft hopefuls coming into her top-age year. The talented midfielder did not have the question marks hanging over her head as to where she might be in 12 months time, having already been snapped up by St Kilda as […]
Former netballer Purcell take rapid rise in her stride
THERE have been plenty of impressive performers that have picked up the oblong ball after testing themselves with a round one, and Sandringham Dragons’ Marguerite Purcell is no different. The former netballer played in a premiership with Caulfield Grammar in 2018, and became a staple of the Dragons’ midfield in 2019. The speedy winger showed […]
Notman enjoys pathway journey
THE journey rather than the destination has driven Gippsland Power and Vic Country versatile tall, Shanara Notman. The talented athlete has tried her hand at basketball, netball and athletics; still involved in the first two as well as the oblong shaped ball sport. Not many outside the Gippsland Power pathway would have known much about […]
Taking opportunities pays off for Katie Lynch
IN the midst of Year 12, Katie Lynch had a lot on her plate. She featured in the TAC Cup Girls competition, represented Vic Metro, played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s competition and balanced school sport commitments as well. Although it was a difficult situation to be in for Lynch, she […]
Opportunity becomes a reality for Webster
REBECCA Webster first joined TAC Cup Girls side, the Murray Bushrangers as a 14 year-old. At that point in time, Webster admits the opportunity to play in a nationwide female Australian Rules competition was looking unlikely. But four years later, the 18 year-old is living out her dream; drafted by Geelong at pick seven. “I’m […]
Collingwood draftee, Jordyn Allen “couldn’t think of a better club to be at”
JORDYN Allen had been in contact with a couple of clubs heading into the AFL Women’s Draft. But she had no idea which club would pick her up. The Pies ended up selecting Allen at pick five, and the 18 year-old is overwhelmed about her opportunity to pull on the black and white. “I kind […]
Lifelong footballer Prespakis finally gets to pull on an AFLW jumper
Madison Prespakis’ football journey began at her local club, Romsey as a four year-old. She played Australian Rules with the boys from Auskick level up to Under 14s, where she was told she had to stop playing football. Now, Prespakis has grasped an opportunity she never thought she would receive. She was selected at pick […]
Van De Heuvel ready to become next Jess Duffin
NEW Geelong Cats draftee, Sophie Van De Heuvel is not only a promising footballer. The 18 year-old is also handy with the bat in hand, representing Victoria in cricket this year. Playing under Jess Duffin at Williamstown, who plays in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) for the Melbourne Renegades, has inspired Van De Heuvel […]
First pick, Morrison “super excited” to play for Geelong
TWO years ago, Geelong Falcons midfielder, Nina Morrison had never played football. Now, in the midst of Year 12 studies, the 18 year-old has been the first player selected to play for Geelong’s first AFL Women’s side. She is looking forward to starting at her new club and says other players should be honoured to […]
From young admirer to footballer: Patrikios lives out her dream
CALDER Cannons star, Georgia Patrikios was simply following in her brother’s footsteps as a youngster. Now, she is one of Calder’s key players, a multiple Vic Metro representative and a member of the AFL Women’s Academy. Patrikios admits she cannot believe that young admirer of football is now a player herself. “Ever since I saw […]
