“Anything’s possible” for young Westies
IT was not all doom and gloom for West Adelaide last season despite receiving the wooden spoon, with Bloods coach Bruce Dawes taking away plenty of positives from 2023. In his first year at the helm, the former Sturt mentor led the side to two straight wins to start the season, but after injuries struck, […]
Q&A: Mia Salisbury (Suns Academy)
QUEENSLAND defender Mia Salisbury is preparing for a big 2024 season for both Bond University and the Maroons. Having largely played at Reserves level – winning a flag with the Bull Sharks – Salisbury is ready to make the jump to more consistent QAFL Women’s senior football, while also potentially eyeing a move up the […]
Young Dog Newson keen to learn new tricks
SOUTH Fremantle recruit Kate Newson is looking forward to learning off the likes of Fremantle ruck Ariana Hetherington, after the former Peel Thunder tall opted to make a “lifestyle change” and move to the Bulldogs. “I started basketball quite young, my whole family was in basketball so came up through that,” Newson said of her […]
Q&A: Emma Kilpatrick (West Adelaide)
WEST Adelaide top-ager Emma Kilpatrick is a rebounding defender with a booming and reliable kick. After making the final squad of 30 for South Australia last year but not quite being able to crack into the side, the Bloods defender has set her sights on locking down a role in the best 21. We spoke […]
Freeman follows footy passion
ALWAYS having a passion for Aussie rules football, West Australian Grace Freeman took every chance she got to have a kick on her family farm. Growing up with an interest in the code, she had limited opportunities to further pursue that interest, but when she reconnected with the sport, she never looked back. “I lived […]
Sexton seeks consistency in top-age year
PEEL Thunder top-ager Dakota Sexton is taking a particular focus on both her consistency and fitness entering her draft eligible year, with the 17-year-old hoping to take her footy as far as she can. The Melbourne supporter looks up to Christian Petracca, following in the footsteps of her Dees-supporting father and she had plenty of […]
Magic McKee set to return to reigning premiers
A YEAR is a long time in football, as young gun Georgia McKee found out last year. A breakthrough star of Central District’s squad at just 15 years-old in 2022, the then bottom-ager found herself watching on last season as the Bulldogs took the next step to premiership glory. Having torn her anterior cruciate ligament […]
Q&A: Grace Martin (WWT Eagles)
WOODVILLE-West Torrens prospect Grace Martin got a taste of state league action last season and cemented her place in the Eagles’ SANFL Women’s side. Now entering her top-age season, Martin spoke to Rookie Me Central at the SANFLW Preseason Testing Day about her journey, game and what she hopes to accomplish in 2024. Q: Grace, […]
Q&A: Georgina Birchall (Norwood)
NORWOOD over-ager Georgina Birchall earned a call-up to the State Academy training hub over the Summer following an impressive season for the Redlegs last year. With State Academy coach Brad Snell taking the reins, the former Norwood mentor liked what he saw from Birchall at SANFLW level, and she has the rare opportunity to play […]
Westies talent Boyd by future opportunities
TALENTED top-age utility Lucy Boyd is ready to take the next step in her career as she prepares for a strong 2024 season. The West Adelaide tall has played at both ends of the ground over the past couple of years, representing the Bloods at SANFL Women’s level, and the Croweaters through the national carnival. […]
