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<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nDandenong Stingrays 3.2 (20) def. by Oakleigh Chargers 11.4 (70)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
By: Michael Alvaro<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#3 <\/strong>Jemma Reynolds<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 163cm | 29\/04\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 19 disposals, 6 tackles, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While she started the game in midfield, Reynolds produced much of her best work up forward on Friday night. She got to showcase her turn of speed as the game opened up after half-time, finding space to charge into and make better use of the ball. She got on the board with a goal in the final quarter, earned via a high free kick 20 metres from goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6 <\/strong>Zoe Besanko<\/a>
Ruck\/Forward | 178cm | 25\/05\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 8 disposals, 2 marks, 27 hitouts<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was far from a prolific night for Besanko, though she did her best in the ruck rotation to rack up 27 hitouts. The AFLW Academy member showcased her athleticism with spring-heeled leaps at the ball, but struggled to get her hands on it in open play. Her best moment came in term two as she marked on the wing, played on around an opponent and launched the ball inside 50, leading to Dandenong\u2019s opening goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#11 <\/strong>Kayla Dalgleish<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 161cm | 15\/07\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 25 disposals, 6 tackles, 2 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best afield for Dandenong with an equal team-high 25 touches, Dalgleish kept on showing up throughout the four quarters. The midfielder\u2019s pressure game was a feature, laying some bone-crunching tackles and applying fair amounts of physicality. Her willingness to hunt both player and ball saw her impact with repeat efforts, showcasing good power in those instances and when driving her legs with ball in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#2 <\/strong>Sarah Poustie<\/a>
Midfielder | 170cm | 05\/01\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 21 disposals, 13 tackles, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A real effort player and running machine, it was little surprise to see Poustie lead the tackle count on Friday night. She also swept back to support the defence, including in term two where she took a terrific chest mark going back with the flight of the ball. In possession, the top-ager looked more effective when accumulating on the outside, but was obviously a presence at the stoppages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#3 <\/strong>Sienna Tallariti<\/a>
Defender | 168cm | 10\/07\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 17 disposals, 5 marks, 5 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was a typical Tallariti performance in Round 2, with the defender balancing her intercept and rebound game to perfection. She was exactly the player Oakleigh wanted delivering the ball out of the back line, getting good length on her kicks and making better decisions as the game wore on. She was just as assured without possession, taking up good positions behind the ball and intercepting with ease, also displaying strength in one-on-one situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6 <\/strong>Maggie Mahony<\/a>
Midfielder | 161cm | 19\/10\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 32 disposals, 7 tackles, 5 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mahony dominated the midfield battle and looks to have taken a step up in 2024, building on her vast experience with the Chargers. She was clean and clever around the contest, working hard to get her hands on the ball or shut down the opposition. Her anticipation was on point, and she tended to make good decisions when exiting congestion, showing improvement in her kicking to identify and hit targets on the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9 <\/strong>Chloe Bown<\/a>
Forward | 174cm | 20\/12\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 17 disposals, 5 marks, 3 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A real powerhouse up forward, Bown provided ample marking support for McDonald and made herself a scoring threat with three goals. She presented hard inside 50 and held her ground, proving difficult to move from front position at 174cm. The bottom-ager\u2019s best goal came in the third quarter where she won a ground ball and accelerated away before snapping home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#11 <\/strong>Sanne Bakker<\/a>
Midfielder | 171cm | 29\/10\/2005<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 23 disposals, 9 tackles, 5 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bakker, a newcomer to the Chargers\u2019 program as an over-ager, returned another impressive performance through the reigning premiers\u2019 midfield. She was combative at the contest, providing repeat efforts and making her presence felt with strong tackles. Bakker\u2019s robust acts translated to solid defensive and attacking feats, while also showcasing sound fundamentals for a player of such limited experience and exposure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#14 <\/strong>Chloe Thorn<\/a>
Defender | 166cm | 07\/09\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 17 disposals, 4 marks, 5 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another promising bottom-ager, Thorn sliced Dandenong open with her aggressive rebound running and sharp turn of foot. She would be seen bounding down the field, building up a good head of steam and using her momentum to take plenty of ground. Her power was also on show in the way of clean intercept marks, and she\u2019ll likely learn plenty while playing alongside Tallariti down back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#21 <\/strong>Amelie Gladman<\/a>
Forward | 166cm | 16\/07\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 10 disposals, 3 marks, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A natural and clever forward who just seems to make things happen inside 50, Gladman booted the first two goals of the game on Friday. Donning the long-sleeved jersey, she converted two set shots early in the piece, and while she didn\u2019t add another, got involved in several scoring chains thereafter. Crafty and opportunistic as ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#25 <\/strong>Emma McDonald<\/a>
Key Forward | 179cm | 18\/04\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 19 disposals, 8 marks, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
McDonald is a genuine star and was extremely difficult to contain in Round 2. The key forward racked up mark after mark, presenting to the top of attacking 50 and proving difficult to match for size. When just out of scoring range, McDonald would make use of the ball by setting up others with terrific field kicking and nimble work in open play. She got better in the way of bodywork and contested marking as the game wore on, not afraid to cop contact when flying for a grab. Both of her goals came in the second half – one from a set shot, and the other in a goalmouth scramble.<\/p>\n
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Eastern Ranges<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Northern Knights<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nEastern Ranges 6.5 (41) def. Northern Knights 5.4 (34)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
By: Michael Alvaro<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#6 <\/strong>Tayla McMillan<\/a>
Midfielder | 161cm | 25\/05\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 25 disposals, 6 tackles, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For a bottom-ager to stand up with the game on the line as McMillan did on Saturday was outstanding. The classy midfielder looked sharp around stoppages all day, displaying a clean set of hands and showing her opponents a clean set of cleats as she drove her legs to the outside. Deceptively strong, she was also combative defensively and punched above her weight as usual. To cap off a terrific performance, she bagged two final quarter goals to both spark and seal the Ranges’ comeback victory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#7 <\/strong>Stasia Stevenson<\/a>
Midfielder | 164cm | 02\/10\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 28 disposals, 8 tackles, 8 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Leading all comers with 28 disposals, Stevenson was everywhere at times. She started like a house on fire, utilising her speed to charge through the corridor and out of congestion. She surged into attack with eight forward 50 entries and also did the dirty work defensively, including with a rundown tackle in term three. The top-ager\u2019s two goal assists during the final quarter were among her most pivotal moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#10 <\/strong>Jordyn Allen<\/a>
Defender | 166cm | 12\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 22 disposals, 5 tackles, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another star bottom-ager in the Ranges\u2019 ranks, Allen was her speedy self down back. She constantly looked to take the game on by skipping past opponents, carrying the ball into dangerous areas and testing Northern\u2019s defence. She positioned on a high line behind the ball and cut off several attacks before launching into transition, displaying great confidence in her athletic ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#11 <\/strong>Grace Belloni<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 174cm | 09\/09\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 19 disposals, 6 tackles, 4 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Playing her first Coates Talent League game for the season, Belloni started up forward before getting a run in midfield. Her size and power have always been strengths, but the top-ager looks to have added some polish to her work and showed ample class with ball in hand. She stepped around opponents and brushed them off in equal measures, proving difficult to contain on the move. She was another who applied herself defensively but a goal for her efforts was the only thing missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#13 <\/strong>Georgie Brisbane<\/a>
Forward | 175cm | 13\/12\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 8 disposals, 6 tackles, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brisbane found the going tough on Saturday, though not for a lack of effort. Clean looks at the ball were hard to come by for the tall forward as Eastern only managed four scoring shots to three-quarter time, but she did her best to have an impact by crashing in at the contest and applying tackle pressure. Her final quarter goal proved the fire starter in Eastern\u2019s late comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#17 <\/strong>Grace Baba<\/a>
Defender | 176cm | 17\/09\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 19 disposals, 3 marks, 2 tackles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was somewhat of an indifferent day for Baba, who showed glimpses of her usual flair without taking complete hold of the game. She was utilised in her usual defensive post and produced some great rebounding passages, breaking away at speed and using her teammates to chain possessions up the field. She covers ground beautifully, but that kind of trait was somewhat smothered as she was thrown into the clinches of midfield. Reverting back to defence in term four, her spring-heeled leap was on show with a couple of hitout wins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#24 <\/strong>Evie Parker<\/a>
Wing | 179cm | 06\/07\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 24 disposals, 5 marks, 6 tackles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parker has serious upside as a 179cm winger and got to showcase her range in Round 2. She swept back behind the ball to clunk a couple of intercept marks, taking the ball cleanly overhead. On top of supporting the defence, Parker also moved smoothly on the outside and was a handy outlet as Eastern looked to transition from end to end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#3 <\/strong>Marlo Graham<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 163cm | 15\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 13 disposals, 7 tackles, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A diminutive bottom-ager with good agility, Graham had her moments rotating between midfield and the forward line. She was quick and evasive with ball in hand, often stepping into pockets of space or wheeling onto the outside. She also applied good defensive pressure as any small should, but her best play was a goal in the third quarter which she snapped home around the corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#4 <\/strong>Holly Ridewood<\/a>
Midfielder | 174cm | 27\/12\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 24 disposals, 11 tackles, 6 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ridewood stuffed the stats sheet as a mainstay in Northern\u2019s midfield, stepping up in the moments where Hargreaves shifted to defence. The Knights captain got stuck in defensively and showed intent with ball in hand, often blasting it long by foot. While her execution could have been better at times, Ridewood\u2019s size and application helped her make a mark in the clinches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#5 <\/strong>Zoe Hargreaves<\/a>
Midfielder\/Defender | 172cm | 03\/06\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 24 disposals, 10 marks, 7 tackles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With claims on being best afield in the losing side, Hargreaves continued to prove her class on Saturday. The powerful midfielder was Northern\u2019s main clearance winner but also spent time behind the ball, where she adapted to be her side\u2019s best interceptor. She read the play superbly and was clean overhead, expanding her impact beyond the stoppages. Hargreaves also hit the scoreboard with a well struck set shot in the third quarter. Top marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#7 <\/strong>Scarlett Johnson<\/a>
Forward | 174cm | 26\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 14 disposals, 3 marks, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another talented bottom-ager at the Knights\u2019 disposal, Johnson was among the most prominent forwards afield. Her three marks don\u2019t do justice to her aptitude as an aerial target, as she took the ball well at full stretch and worked into dangerous positions. Her highlight for the day was a terrific snap goal from the boundary in term three which pushed Northern\u2019s lead out to 24 points.<\/p>\n
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Gippsland Power<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Murray Bushrangers<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nGippsland Power 12.15 (87) defeated Murray Bushrangers 0.0 (0)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
By: Peter Williams<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#3 <\/strong>Zali Gallagher<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 162cm | 08\/07\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 20 disposals, 3 marks, 2 tackles, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The smart small looked dangerous in the front half of the ground and looms as a playmaker between midfield and attack. She showed some lovely kicking skills going into attack, and even nailed a nice running goal in the third term with a clinical finish. She showed a great second effort midway through the fourth when her first tackle did not stick so she lunged forward for a second effort and dragged her opponent down to win a free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#15<\/strong> Jasmine Sowden<\/a>
Midfielder | 164cm | 17\/12\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 24 disposals, 3 marks, 8 tackles, 7 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The second best behind Centra in midfield, Sowden had a nice balance between offensive and defensive plays. She is renowned for her tackling, and that was definitely on display, but she was also able to distribute inside 50 off both sides of her body. She could have been a touch cleaner at times, but is a natural first possession winner and is not afraid to throw herself at contests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#16<\/strong> Ash Centra<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 174cm | 02\/06\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 47 disposals, 11 marks, 4 tackles, 7 inside 50s, 4 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The stats say it all. It was the Ash Centra show from start to finish in a remarkable performance, and arguably the best of all-time in the Coates Talent League Girls competition. She was her phenomenally clean self, provided stacks of tricks, continued to get into ball-winning positions, and even went forward and slotted four goals. In what was a near-perfect performance, the only element that could have capped it off and made it an even bigger day out was her set shot goalkicking which is a work in progress. But her kicking and decision making is just elite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#29<\/strong> Rebecca Fitzpatrick<\/a>
Midfielder | 170cm | 31\/01\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 21 disposals, 2 marks, 2 tackles, 4 inside 50s, 2 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Building on a strong debut season last year, Fitzpatrick showed she can step up to be that full-time midfielder if required. She is strong around the ball, can find it inside or outside and works her way into space well. Generally making good decisions by hand or foot, Fitzpatrick will benefit being beside Centra and Sowden this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#30<\/strong> Addison Howe<\/a>
Forward | 174cm | 15\/08\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 14 disposals, 7 marks, 3 tackles, 2 goals, 2 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An impressive target inside 50, Howe provided a strong set of hands and continually clunked some grabs. She would finish with two goals for the game, also missing a couple, but her leading patterns looked good as she led into the right spots to present for the kicker down the field. Howe also lokoed comfortable below her knees for her size, and is mobile outside the marking contest as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#32 <\/strong>Abby Hobson<\/a>
Forward | 174cm | 11\/09\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 18 disposals, 5 marks, 2 goals, 2 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another forward who converted two goals from four scoring chances, Hobson kept presenting for her midfielders and took a numbers of strong marks. She could have converted more chances on goal, but uses her strong frame well both in marking contests and at ground level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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