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Tasmania Devils<\/h5>
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#1<\/strong> Mischa Barwin<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 167cm | 04\/12\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 23 disposals, 8 marks, 3 tackles, 2 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The smooth-moving National Academy member was again prominent across the ground, working well in tandem with Bowering to try and get the upper hand for the Tasmanians. She started on-ball then spent time forward with plenty of midfield rotating options, and showed her typical scrap at ground level. Always a comfortable mark, she highlighted her overhead strength and ability to get into space by clunking and equal game-high eight grabs, while displaying an aggressive brand of football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#4 <\/strong>Ava Read<\/a>
Tall Defender\/Forward | 179cm | 21\/06\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 15 disposals, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 1 hitout, 1 clearance, 1 inside 50, 4 rebound 50s, 3 goals, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the second successive week Read found herself starting in defence before being thrown forward, though the trigger was pulled earlier in the game this time during the third quarter. Once forward, she again caused havoc for the opposition defence, slotting three goals in the last 30 minutes and set up one to Amber Bumford<\/strong> as well that was on target till it bounced on the line. Read has added a real element of versatility to her game in her over-age season thus far, without losing any of her outstanding forward craft. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
#15<\/strong> Priya Bowering<\/a>
Utility | 169cm | 02\/01\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 22 disposals, 4 marks, 5 tackles, 4 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Thought she was Tasmania’s best on the day and responded after a quieter Round 1 performance, albeit mostly due to her role as a predominant forward. In Round 4, Bowering started on-ball and impacted through there, while pushing forward at times, then even rotating with Read to be an intercept defender. There is little doubt on-ball is where she is best suited, and one just needs to. look at the first centre bounce of quarter three where she won the contested ball and her release handball to Lange under pressure on the move was simply elite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#22<\/strong> Matilda Lange<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 170cm | 30\/01\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 15 disposals, 1 mark, 1 tackle, 3 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 1 goal, 2 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally came in for her debut after her initial debut as a triple bottom-ager last season was called off along with the game itself due to flight complications for the visiting side. Instead she won an Under 16s MVP and All-Australian honours again in the time that has passed and after 39 disposals in the senior women’s competition down on the Apple Isle, earned her shot. Lange did not look out of place up forward and rotating on-ball, having a couple of misses before nailing a classy goal on the run midway through the fourth term off a handball receive. Will be plenty more of those in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#8<\/strong> Molly Ferguson<\/a>
Midfielder | 165cm | 20\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 26 disposals, 8 marks, 3 tackles, 8 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Really took control of the game through the midfield and went to another level in Round 4, starting on-ball and winning the first clearance. She went on to accumulate a game-high eight clearances for the match, and spread well to the outside as well as winning it on the inside. A slight improvement is her composure under pressure where she can tend to throw it on the boot, as with time and space, Ferguson is a lovely user. Her follow-up work was a big tick and she showed clean hands at the coalface as well. Suited as a second possession winner due to her traits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#13<\/strong> Jemma Foley<\/a>
Defender | 166cm | 28\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 18 disposals, 2 marks, 2 tackles, 1 inside 50, 10 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Touted as ‘one to watch’ by coach Emma Zielke<\/em><\/strong> in the preseason, Foley looked comfortable in that deep defensive role, often taking kickouts or being the first receiver from the kickout. Her desperation on the last line was very good and she showed clean hands in traffic further afield and did not panic with the ball. Generally used it pretty well and got more confident and forward running as the game went one. Will be a player to keep tabs on from a top-age Lions perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#19<\/strong> Mia Geere<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 170cm | 08\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 21 disposals, 4 marks, 1 tackle, 2 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enjoyed the extra midfield minutes throughout the contest compared to the previous week and seemed to impact both through the middle and up forward. Kicking her first goal after dropping into space inside 50 early in the match, then converting her second from another set shot moments before the three quarter time siren. Held her own against quality opponents on the inside and is one of the more promising players in the 2026 AFLW Draft given her well-balanced profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#24 <\/strong>Edie Fraser<\/a>
Forward | 174cm | 28\/08\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 9 disposals, 4 marks, 2 tackles, 3 inside 50s, 4 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the smartest forwards going around, Fraser barely needs a split second to find the big sticks. If as a defender you give her any space, it is over because as she showed in the opening minute of the match, she tapped the ball in front of her and despite the pressure threw it on the boot off balance and it bounced home easily. Twice more she kicked goals getting into the right spots running hard, while another was a classy snap and just made the most of her opportunities. Outmarked Read too which is very hard to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#25<\/strong> Harlee McIlwain<\/a>
Tall Forward | 176cm | 07\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 15 disposals, 3 marks, 4 tackles, 1 hitout, 1 clearance, 5 inside 50s, 3 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Presented well for a second straight week and was among the best Lions yet again, converting three goals and looking a serious threat all around the 50. McIlwain had two by the midway stage of the second term, both of which were essentially point-blank range though she had earned it through hard running and smarts. Her third was also from close range, but as she showed last week distance is rarely an issue, and her overhead marking and athleticism for a tall ticks a lot of boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#26<\/strong> Aiyana Pritchard<\/a>
Tall Forward | 175cm | 21\/12\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 17 disposals, 3 marks, 2 tackles, 1 clearance, 3 inside 50s, 2 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pritchard continues to exude upside for the future, and while still very raw in terms of her final execution, she has some elite speed and just natural instincts rather than by-the-book planning. An example is when she was confronted by an opponent handballed just to space so she could burst past her and pick it up. A natural speedster she loves to run and take multiple bounces, putting pressure on the opposition defenders when able to draw others to her. Set up goals to Zoe<\/strong> Petrides<\/strong> and McIlwain as well in the match.<\/p>\n
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Calder Cannons<\/h5>
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#3 <\/strong>Chloe Baker-West<\/a>
Midfielder\/Defender | 165cm | 02\/02\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 24 disposals, 2 marks, 8 tackles, 7 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Baker-West has had much bigger numbers in the past, it was her leadership that really stood out in the game. Up against a deep Oakleigh midfield and rising scoreline, Baker-West never gave up and was the first player to be cracking in trying to win the ball back or doing all the team things right for her side. Baker-West seemed to get better as the game went on, with her second and fourth quarters in particular a couple of standouts as she tried to clear the coalface and get it into space. Kicked a behind off the outside of the boot relying on that right side late in the game, but had done everything she could for four quarters and was clearly Calder’s best player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#30<\/strong> Coco Balmain<\/a>
Tall Defender | 175cm | 01\/01\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 13 disposals, 2 marks, 4 tackles, 1 clearance, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coming off a successful Under 16s campaign, it was always going to be a tough ask to go up against Martin who did dominate with her speed off the mark and understanding of the ball drop inside 50. Though props have to go to Balmain who stuck to the task, had a crack and tried really hard defensively. She even put in a smother to save a goal – though ended in one off the next touch – and while beaten in her matchup, could not have got a better lesson for the future as it is hard to imagine she will face tougher opponents than the red-hot Martin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#9<\/strong> Chloe Bown<\/a>
Midfielder | 173cm | 20\/12\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 31 disposals, 7 marks, 4 tackles, 2 clearances, 10 inside 50s, 2 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Continuing on her rich vein of form, Bown had the ball on a string for the most part, particularly after quarter time. She seemed to get the confidence up even more as the game went on, played more aggressively and was able to position herself just outside the forward 50 to keep the pressure up on the Calder defender. Her double-digit inside 50s count showed just how much impact she had, and though her two shots on goal missed or were touched, Bown was once again the standout midfielder with her inside and outside ability off both sides of her body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#11<\/strong> Isabella Mazzei<\/a>
Midfielder | 170cm | 06\/06\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 16 disposals, 2 marks, 9 tackles, 6 clearances, 8 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mazzei’s inside presence does not go unnoticed with the bottom-ager’s first-possession winning knack enabling her teammates to be better. She thrives in close, but can get away as well when being a second-possession winner and pump the ball deep inside 50. Mazzei knows how to lower the eyes going inside 50 and has nice strength under pressure to shrug tackles when needed, while laying plenty herself to stop the opposition in their tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Can anyone stop Bailee Martin this season? Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n #18<\/strong> Bailee Martin<\/a>
Forward | 176cm | 06\/06\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 20 disposals, 13 marks, 4 tackles, 1 clearance, 7 goals, 4 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Martin is on track to break all sorts of goalkicking season records this year with another seven goals to take her tally to 20 in three games. It is almost funny to think she should have close to 30 with several very gettable misses and even a few sprays. Martin is all class though and her speed off the mark is superb, and combined with her understanding of the ball in flight and kindred communication with her teammates streaming forward, the bottom-ager always gets to the right spots for plenty of opportunities. Is among the top prospects in next year’s draft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#32<\/strong> Scarlett Bown<\/a>
Tall Forward | 178cm | 22\/09\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 19 disposals, 6 marks, 4 tackles, 4 hitouts, 4 clearances, 7 inside 50s, 3 goals, 3 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If one Bown did not give opposition coaches enough headaches, having two is a serious migraine. The debutant showed she can impact just as much as her older sister, slotting 3.3 from 19 touches and clunking six marks. She benefited from the attention turning to Martin and was able to slot finish off some nice majors, with her movement and style eerily similar to Chloe. She is a bit taller which in many ways might be scarier for opposition coaches, but on point, her debut was a big success and she is destined for big things too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#46<\/strong> Molly Phillips<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 166cm | 01\/10\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 23 disposals, 1 mark, 4 tackles, 3 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 1 goal, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Really like the transitional running that Phillips creates and she does have the smarts going inside 50 to hit targets via lowering the eyes. Also able to hit the scoreboard, Philips finished off a goal from hard running 10 minutes into the second term which was well deserved. Though she missed a chance early in the third, did set up a couple of goals and was a nice handball receive operator on the outside. In saying that, she won more than her fair share of groundballs too, so was not afraid to crack in and get her hands dirty.<\/p>\n
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Eastern Ranges<\/h5>
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<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nEastern Ranges 6.9 (45) def. Gold Coast Suns Academy 4.4 (28)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#3<\/strong> Scout Semple<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 163cm | 03\/10\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 23 disposals, 4 marks, 3 tackles, 4 clearances, 5 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is thriving with more midfield opportunities this season and Semple again was lively in transitioning the ball down the field. Able to win it on the inside or outside, Semple makes things happen with her burst speed and natural footy smarts. She had a few wayward chances on goal, but was largely able to set up her teammates. Semple’s stoppage work stacked up against the best and will be a key part of the Ranges on-ball group over the next 18 months, allowing the top-agers to roll into a varieety of positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#4<\/strong> Asher Fearn-Wannan<\/a>
Utility | 177cm | 14\/12\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIt is incredible to think just how versatile Fearn-Wannan is, having come from a multi-sport background and adapting to life as a utility. From playing on the wing, to ruck, off half-back or down forward, Fearn-Wannan can do it all. She seemed to predominantly play off a wing in this one in the absence of Zoe Vozzo<\/strong>, with her highlight being a long-range goal. Speak to anyone and ‘upside’ is the key word with the athletic tall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6 <\/strong>Tayla McMillan<\/a>
Midfielder\/Defender | 161cm | 25\/05\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 28 disposals, 5 marks, 9 tackles, 6 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
McMillan was back to her impressive best on the weekend, arguably best on ground and definitely one of the best with her balance of offensive and defensive traits. Not as much time in the defensive half of the ground and more through the middle allowed her to get her fair share of clearances and hit targets inside 50 with precision. She loves to run and gain serious meterage which she did and had a brilliant moment just before half-time where instead of blazing away sidestepped an opponent and hit up Ellie Busch in the pocket. Still rotated through the back half of the ground and was able to provide some resistance for the home team as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#10<\/strong> Jordyn Allen<\/a>
Defender\/Midfielder | 165cm | 12\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 18 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 1 clearance, 1 inside 50, 5 rebound 50s, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was Allen’s turn to start behind the ball and then later in the game pushed up the ground, though she was able to have an influence in both roles. While Allen was surprisingly run-down at one stage – a very rare feat to see – there was not much else she did wrong with some nice intercept marks and driving the ball forward both through her running and her kicking. Is suited to that outside half-back running role given her smarts and skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#12<\/strong> Emily Rankin<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 166cm | 11\/05\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 15 disposals, 1 mark, 7 tackles, 6 clearances, 1 inside 50, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While not a stack of the ball compared to some others, Rankin had plenty of impact with her touches, racking up six clearances from 15 disposals, She set the tone early in the match with a terrific run-down tackle on the wing, and though her kicking was a little hit and miss on the day, she showed clean hands and did exceptionally well around the coalface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#35 <\/strong>Brylee Anderson<\/a>
Midfielder\/Defender | 172cm | 25\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 18 disposals, 1 mark, 14 tackles, 2 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another one who while not having the same numbers she has had in the season, was elite defensively and laid a match-high 14 tackles on the day. She had the task up against Davies which is a nightmare for most players, though the bottom-ager held her own at the stoppages and was focused on ensuring the ball stayed in close or with Ranges players. She got on the end of a goal midway through the fourth term with a lucky bounce aiding her rather than her opponent, though that gut-running earned her the major.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Josie Bamford looks to pounce on the ball while Brylee Anderson tackles Georja Davies. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n #37 <\/strong>Josephine Bamford<\/a>
Ruck\/Forward | 182cm | 03\/06\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 14 disposals, 3 tackles, 37 hitouts, 2 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has been building some great form this year and was again terrific through the ruck, notching up 37 hitouts for the game and almost always able to get first hands to it. Her athleticism and height allows her to leap high, and even around the ground when not marking it she palms it down to a teammate if unable to take it cleanly. Produced a couple of really good spoils in the match, and won the first centre clearances of the fourth quarter with a nice follow-up and bomb inside 50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#54 <\/strong>Zoe Wilkinson<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 170cm | 17\/05\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 12 disposals, 2 marks, 5 tackles, 3 clearances, 4 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wilkinson is another player who just shows signs throughout matches and does not need a stack of possessions to have an influence. She often went head-to-head with Bronte Parker in midfield, then went forward and was able to look dangerous. Strong overhead and at ground level, she competes first and foremost, and it showed when late in the match she battled against two opponents and was able to lock it up without the Suns running away with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#4<\/strong> Aleah Stringer<\/a>
Forward | 165cm | 30\/01\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 14 disposals, 4 marks, 4 tackles, 2 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Liked her performance throughout the game and another who maximised her chances from less touches than some others. Has that burst speed everyone loves to see and can get the ball forward into dangerous spots. Can be a little fumbly at ground level, though is lively and dangerous in the front half of the ground and linked up well in that high-forward role with Lappin and Nurse also providing great outside run to complement in the inside players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6<\/strong> Sunny Lappin<\/a>
Forward | 170cm | 28\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 24 disposals, 5 marks, 2 tackles, 3 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 5 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It is evident her teammates love getting it to her to use her run and carry, with Lappin a target around the ground both through uncontested marks and handball receives. She is a natural outside player and can be a little rushed under pressure, though has great vision and really slick hands. When she can find those pockets of space to go forward, Lappin does her best work and she competes well in the air and is key in the Suns’ transitional running game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#11 <\/strong>Annabelle Foat<\/a>
Midfielder | 164cm | 23\/04\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 21 disposals, 4 marks, 4 tackles, 3 clearances, 1 inside 50, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Foat is one of those players you know exactly what you’re going to get each and every week. Contested and competitive, Foat will put her body on the line consistently, and if she is not winning it first, she is making sure her opponent earns each touch. While known for her contested ball-winning work, Foat’s outside run was also a feature of her game in match, and provided the link between the inside and outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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