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Swans Academy<\/h5>
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<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nSydney Swans Academy 11.8 (74) defeated Tasmania Devils 5.3 (33)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#1<\/strong> Charlotte Tidemann<\/a>
Defender | 169cm | 08\/08\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 23 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 3 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The talented bottom-ager was a standout coming from defence, taking the game on and looking to burst forward at every opportunity. She could be a little cleaner at ground level particularly at speed, but once she has the ball in her possession is clean and has the valuable trait of being able to lower the eyes rather than blaze away – for someone who possesses speed as explosive as hers – and use the ball well in transition. A standout Swans prospect for next year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#7 <\/strong>Molly Thomas<\/a>
Midfielder | 169cm | 22\/04\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 18 disposals, 1 mark, 8 tackles, 4 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The left-footed midfielder won the opening clearance out of the middle and found her way around the stoppages well. Her defensive pressure is great and she loves to wheel onto her trusty left when exiting a stoppage. Thomas has a nice first few steps which can create distance between her and her opponent, and if given any time and space can do a lot of damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#8<\/strong> Grace Parsons<\/a>
Key Forward | 180cm | 10\/12\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 8 disposals, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 5 hitouts, 5 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If there was a ‘kick for your life’ in the competition, a safe choice might be Parsons who launched five majors from various distances and angles within the forward 50 and not only put them through, but the goal umpire would not have burnt many calories deliberating other than watching it go straight over their head. Her presence inside 50 and marking ability was great, and though she played on a smaller opponent, did exactly what you would hope for from a key forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9 <\/strong>Lucinda Watson<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 161cm | 25\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 14 disposals, 5 marks, 5 tackles, 1 clearance, 5 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Watson is one of those players who does not need a lot of the ball to do damage forward of centre and is a facilitator between midfield and attack. Her vision and willingness to run and keep speed on the ball in transition was an eye-catching element of her performance. Her strength when tackled for a smaller player was a big tick, and she took a number of intercept marks as well, working into the defensive half to help out there too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#16 <\/strong>Kiera Yerbury<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 173cm | 24\/07\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 22 disposals, 4 marks, 6 tackles, 2 clearances, 5 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An athletic tall midfielder with great upside for the future, Yerbury adds a point of difference to a Swans Academy midfield. She can win her own ball and has outstanding competitiveness, but her traits lend themselves to Yerbury being a second-possession winner who can burst forward and compete both in the air and at ground level. She is still developing the precision with her kicking under pressure, but can put it to the right spots and her strength in any situation is key, as is her follow-up work and second and third efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#24<\/strong> Alex Neyland<\/a>
Tall Forward | 178cm | 04\/09\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 20 disposals, 5 marks, 6 tackles, 1 hitout, 7 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It’s a big call, but Neyland might have the most upside in the AFLW Draft considering her lack of exposure at the level compared to others. She has not put a foot wrong in the last six months and her traits – elite athleticism and competitiveness – make her an ideal centre half-forward. She will fly for marks, but equally lay some big tackles at ground level, move like a smaller player and has great footy IQ to get into ball-winning spots. Neyland is the type of forward who could play centre half-forward and kick a bag from 25 or 30 touches at her best, but on this occasion was dishing it off to everyone else. Had a few ‘almost’ marks as well to go with her five.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#32<\/strong> Madeleine Quinn<\/a>
Ruck\/Forward | 185cm | 10\/02\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 16 disposals, 4 marks, 4 tackles, 25 hitouts, 1 clearance, 4 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Academy member was simply too tall and experienced through the ruck and dominated that position to get first hands to it most of the time. Her 25 hitouts were more than the Devils’ total of 18, and she even spent time forward where she kicked a goal after using her height against fellow Academy member Bowering. Defensively she was strong and worked more into the game to get involved in transition through the second half after focusing on the initial contest in the first half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#1<\/strong> Mischa Barwin<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 167cm | 04\/12\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 22 disposals, 4 marks, 6 tackles, 5 clearances, 1 inside 50, 3 rebound 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The most influential Devil with her work going forward, Barwin reads the play exceptionally well and has slick hands to dish off quickly and get involved in one-twos or into space for the switch. She has an aggressive edge to her gamestyle and rotated forward when Bowering went back into the middle, clunking a good grab 13 minutes into the first term. She made no mistake from the set shot nearly had a second on the edge of three quarter time but was deemed to have played on as the siren sounded. An all-round strong first game for the National Academy member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#4 <\/strong>Ava Read<\/a>
Tall Defender\/Forward | 179cm | 21\/06\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 22 disposals, 5 marks, 5 tackles, 6 clearances, 1 inside 50, 5 rebound 50s, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was a somewhat jarring experience at first to see a player so accustomed to booting bags of goals at the other end to playing deep in defence. However Read did show she has that untapped versatility, and then won a number of clearances at defensive stoppages. She often just cleared for distance coming out of the back half, but was strong in the air and played the percentages. In the final term, Read was thrown forward where she kicked two and passed one off unselfishly to Lucy<\/strong> Thompson<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9 <\/strong>Mia Anderson<\/a>
Midfielder | 171cm | 14\/02\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 30 disposals, 3 marks, 4 tackles, 3 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A quintessential inside midfielder, Anderson had the ball on a string and cracked in to every contest. She uses her frame around the coalface well and can impact both offensively and defensively. Her kicking efficiency is an area of improvement, but the top-ager is winning the bulk of her touches under immense pressure with a ridiculous 10 hardball gets – six more than the next player on her team – and her work rate is enormous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#11<\/strong> Lucah Conkie<\/a>
Defender | 167cm | 06\/09\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 12 disposals, 1 mark, 4 tackles, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The top-age defender just continues to show signs here and there, taking a strong intercept mark early and continued to drive the ball from the back 50 and add some speed in transition. She is composed with ball in hand and is not afraid to switch it, with her short kicking particularly precise. Does her best work when she can get-and-go from half-back down the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#15<\/strong> Priya Bowering<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 169cm | 02\/01\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 11 disposals, 4 tackles, 4 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The decorated inside midfielder tried out a secondary role up forward, which is an area she has spent time in at different points. On the day she was more of a forward who pinch-hit in midfield, and when doing the latter, almost immediately won the centre clearance. Hard to beat in the air, it was unfortunate Bowering kept coming up against Quinn, some 16cm taller than her, but she always acquitted herself well. Her last play was early in the fourth when she timed a spoil from a nice leap but landed awkwardly and limped off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#26<\/strong> Harriet Bingley<\/a>
Midfielder | 174cm | 23\/03\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 17 disposals, 1 mark, 5 tackles, 1 clearance, 1 inside 50, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gained valuable midfield time with Bowering up forward, and Bingley was able to team up with Anderson as a bigger body around the coalface. She would often flick off a handball under pressure and when given any time or space can hit her kicks down the ground. A thumping roost of the ball, Bingley was handy without being outstanding, but played what was expected of her role. <\/p>\n
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SUNS Academy<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Dandenong Stingrays<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nGold Coast Suns Academy 4.5 (29) defeated by Dandenong Stingrays 5.6 (36)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#6<\/strong> Sunny Lappin<\/a>
Forward | 170cm | 28\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>23 disposals, 4 marks, 6 tackles, 1 clearance, 7 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s, 1 goal, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With the Suns missing some of the classy movers either pre-game (Ava Usher<\/strong>) or early in the match (Alannah<\/strong> Welsh<\/strong>), Lappin got the opportunity to stand up and play a key role. She started the season with Southport in fine form, and carried that into the Talent League as that high half-forward. She kicked a great goal in the third term with a terrific finish, and set up a few other scoring opportunities. The Carlton and St Kilda father-daughter prospect has lightning clean hands and great footy smarts that enable her to get into ball-winning positions. A predominant outside player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#13 <\/strong>Rhianna Ingram<\/a>
Defender | 167cm | 20\/10\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>27 disposals, 3 marks, 4 tackles, 2 inside 50s, 12 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Defended bravely across four quarters, Ingram had about 10 of her rebound 50s in the second half with the Stingrays getting firmly on top of the contest. She provided drive from the back half and was tasked with some of the kickouts, while being a switch option for her fellow defenders to drive the ball down the ground. Did her chances of making the Queensland squad no harm with a game-high 27 disposals and 12 rebound 50s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#17<\/strong> Bronte Parker<\/a>
Midfielder | 171cm | 19\/01\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>19 disposals, 1 mark, 7 tackles, 7 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The standout inside midfielder from the Suns, Parker crashed and bashed her way to seven clearances, almost half of her side’s total. She played the way that many have come to expect from the tough onballer, providing vital extraction work from the inside, but also getting into space when required to be another option going forward. Has the capacity to be a target inside 50 with great strength overhead too. Refining her precision kicking further, but has a long kick and is clean with her hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#23<\/strong> Mikayla Nurse<\/a>
Wing | 168cm | 19\/09\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>17 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 1 clearance, 3 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Will likely fly under the radar a touch in 2025 given the strength and top-end quality of the Suns Academy, but Nurse has claims in her own right with some eye-catching traits. Her long, looping handballs from congestion to a teammate on the move are so well timed and she competes in the air against bigger opponents when required. Played a hard-running role on the outside and won the ball in each third of the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#31 <\/strong>Georja Davies<\/a>
Midfielder\/Ruck | 185cm | 17\/01\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 17 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 5 hitouts, 4 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It would have been a somewhat frustrating day for Davies who tried her heart out playing on-ball, but the Stingrays midfielders were centrally focused on her and not giving the towering utility an inch. She conceded seven free kicks for the match – often through being caught as she tried to burst away – but still managed to influence the game. She ran hard, showed some of her evasive sidestep and the moment she got any space, broke away down the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dandenong Stingrays<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#1 <\/strong>Evelyn Connolly<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 169cm | 26\/05\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>14 disposals, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 3 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50, 2 goals, 3 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continued her early season form to kick a couple of goals in the second half which were just rewards for hard running not only inside 50, but further afield as well. Connolly used the ball going inside 50 with precision and missed an opportunity early int he second term, before being spotted in defence where she danced through traffic. Could have added to her two majors with another quick snap around her body late in the match, but her forward craft and footy IQ shone against quality opponents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#4<\/strong> Tahlia Sanger<\/a>
Midfielder | 167cm | 18\/08\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>26 disposals, 4 marks, 7 tackles, 8 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Returning from a standout performance for Collingwood’s VFLW side, Sanger got back to business in Stingrays’ colours and was the most influential inside midfielder for the winners. She applied pressure, won the ball in a variety of ways and transitioned from the inside to outside seamlessly. Sanger laid a goal-saving tackle in the second term with a brilliant run-down as a Suns Academy member streamed into goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#5 <\/strong>Mizuki Brothwell<\/a>
Defender\/Midfielder | 175cm | 22\/10\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>17 disposals, 3 marks, 8 tackles, 7 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is evident that a midfield role in the future beckons for Brothwell who has been gaining more minutes through there the last two rounds. A natural intercepting defender, the National Academy member plays high and holds a strong line, but can go into the middle and hold her own against more experienced onballers. She also had a fantastic run-down tackle on the wing and she lowers the eyes going inside 50 with her kicking a major improvement over the last 18 months to be somewhat of a real weapon for her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9 <\/strong>Nalu Brothwell<\/a>
Forward | 174cm | 22\/10\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>19 disposals, 7 marks, 5 tackles, 1 hitout, 1 clearance, 4 inside 50s, 2 goals, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the best Stingrays on the day, Brothwell’s form this season shows she is right up there alongside her sister as some of the most talented players with upside. She works hard inside 50, is not afraid to get her hands dirty at ground level, but is such a strong mark in the air. She kicked a goal from spotting an open goalsquare in the first term, and then kicked another from long-range after marking on the lead. Brothwell finds space and her leading patterns are crucial to aiding her game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#11<\/strong> Scarlett Marsh<\/a>
Defender | 162cm | 03\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats: <\/strong>11 disposals, 1 mark, 2 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marsh was worth a mention despite less touches than the others, because of her composure and ball use in defence. She has a lovely pinpoint short pass and can weight her kicks so well. Having impressed as an Under 16s talent last year, she is continuing that development in 2025 as a bottom-ager and her vision and execution also stands out. Not a massive ball-winner but rarely wastes it.<\/p>\n
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GWV Rebels<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Calder Cannons<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nGWV Rebels 9.11 (65) defeated Calder Cannons 1.1 (7)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
By: Erin Piez<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#7 <\/strong>Maggie Johnstone<\/a>
Midfielder | 171cm | 06\/06\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 29 disposals, 7 marks, 3 tackles, 2 clearances, 7 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Johnstone was consistently involved through the middle, displaying impressive footy IQ and work rate. Early in the game, she created a goal from an excellent intercept, smooth handball, and smart positioning, immediately impacting the contest. Her ability to stay active around stoppages and present as an option made her a key transition link. Johnstone\u2019s contested work stood out, with multiple intercept marks and clearances through heavy traffic, showing strength and balance under pressure. Her defensive efforts were equally strong, applying chasing pressure and clearing kicks under physical threat. She capped her performance with a composed mark inside 50 and slotted a goal, showcasing her ability to push forward effectively. Johnstone was consistently one of GWV\u2019s best, influencing both offensively and defensively with smart ball use and relentless effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9 <\/strong>Jovie Skewes-Clinton<\/a>
Forward\/Defender | 176cm | 15\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 24 disposals, 4 marks, 4 tackles, 2 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50, 5 goals, 2 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Skewes-Clinton was a constant threat on field, combining excellent positioning with fierce follow-up work. She consistently got herself into smart spots around the contest, with early plays showing her ability to collect under pressure and clear the ball to advantage. Her first-half performance in defence was one to watch as she moved the ball expertly out of her defensive 50 and continuously laid great tackles. In the second half, she applied outstanding forward pressure, chasing down loose balls and opponents to create scoring opportunities. Her highlight reel included a hard-fought snap goal after beating her opponent to the ball and maintaining composure under pressure. Skewes-Clinton showed elite second efforts, pressuring opponents, gathering loose balls, and driving forward. Her relentless running, physicality around stoppages, and ability to shine defensively and in the forward half made her a standout performer for GWV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#17 <\/strong>Milly Shortal<\/a>
Midfielder | 175cm | 24\/06\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 18 disposals, 2 marks, 6 tackles, 8 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50, 1 goal, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shortal had an energetic game, working hard both ways. She won the ball cleanly from stoppages and made strong attacking runs. She cemented her performance by delivering a standout goal on the run after slicing through traffic with composure and speed. A classy left-footer who did a lot of the grunt work out of the middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#35 <\/strong>Alexandra Oldaker<\/a>
Defender | 165cm | 08\/11\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 13 disposals, 4 marks, 3 tackles, 1 inside 50, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oldaker impressed with several strong intercept marks and clean pickups under pressure. She used the ball well when clearing and showed great composure to steady defensive plays when her side needed it most. Has a booming kick and can play either half-back or the wing which showcases her versatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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