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GWV Rebels<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Swans Academy<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nSydney Swans Academy triumphed at Craigieburn with a 42-point victory over GWV Rebels at an unusually pleasant and sun-scorched Highgate Recreation Reserve. The Calder Cannons’ home ground which is best known for its wind and quite often rain was found to host perfect conditions for the travelling sides. It made for a genuine football contest without too many obstacles – such as excessive behinds – and the Swans were able to salute with 16 scoring shots to nine in the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There were not much between the sides in the opening term as it took a while for either team to score, feeling each other out in the clash. It was athletic tall forward Alex Neyland<\/a> who broke the drought, getting the Swans on top, before the Rebels peppered the goals and eventually answered through Macy Irvin<\/a>. However it would be a long time between drinks for the Rebels as the Swans piled on four unanswered goals in the second term and kicked 10 of the next 11 majors to blow the margin out to 47 points midway through the last term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To the Rebels’ credit they kept fighting to the end with speedster Scarlett O’Donnell<\/a> and ruck\/forward Nikki Clover<\/a> both adding their names to the scoresheet late, in between an Emma Juneja<\/a> major. Earlier, Taylor Smith<\/a> had kicked three second half goals – after her first game 14 minutes into the second term – with the undersized lead-up forward being a strong target on the lead and making the most of her 11 disposals and four marks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Swans had plenty of winners all across the park with high-upside midfielder Kiera Yerbury<\/a> (26 disposals, three marks, four tackles, six clearances, four inside 50s and one goal, though also got on the wrong side of the umpires with five frees against. Neyland (22 disposals, six marks, eight tackles, four inside 50s and two goals) stood tall up forward after partner in crime Grace Parsons<\/a> came off with a sprained ankle midway through the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bottom-age star Charlotte Tidemann<\/a> did as she pleased from the back half with 25 disposals and seven rebound 50s, while the inclusion of the over-age prospects such as Smith, Juneja, Lauren Bull<\/a> and Ellie Veerhuis<\/a> were important to getting the win. Left-footed midfielder Molly Thomas<\/a>, ruck Madeleine Quinn<\/a> and hard-running Frances Walsh<\/a> also caught the eye in what was a team effort, as Lucinda Watson<\/a> also ran both ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the Rebels, Isabella Davies<\/a> was a clear standout, racking up 32 disposals, three marks, seven tackles, four clearances, three inside 50s and seven rebound 50s to provide plenty of resistance both around the ball and behind it. Maggie Johnstone<\/a> used her strength out of the middle well, while Jovie Skewes-Clinton<\/a> almost kicked the Goal of the Year under pressure from the boundary but it was only just touched on the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
O’Donnell’s run across the field culminated in her nice goal, while Elsie Conroy<\/a> was a rock in an often undersiege defence, finishing with 10 rebound 50s from 15 disposals and four marks. Clover and Lila Evans<\/a> were also among the most productive Rebels on the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sydney Swans Academy takes on its biggest challenge yet in Round 6 when it tackles Eastern Ranges at Box Hill City Oval on Saturday, while the GWV Rebels head to Swan Hill to face western neighbours, Bendigo Pioneers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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GWV REBELS 1.3 | 1.4 | 2.5 | 4.5 (29)
SWANS ACADEMY 1.0 | 5.1 | 8.3 | 11.5 (71)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nGOALS:
GWV Rebels:<\/strong> S. Burton, N. Clover, M. Irvin, S. O’Donnell
Swans Academy:<\/strong> T. Smith 4, A. Neyland 2, K. Yerbury, E. Juneja, L. Micheletti, E. Haley, A. Wain<\/p>\n\n\n\nRMC BEST:
GWV Rebels:<\/strong> I. Davies, S. O’Donnell, J. Skewes-Clinton, M. Johnstone, E. Conroy
Swans Academy:<\/strong> K. Yerbury, A. Neyland, T. Smith, C. Tidemann, F. Walsh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Maggie Johnstone bursts away with ball in hand for the Rebels. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Tasmania Devils<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>GIANTS Academy<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nTASMANIA DEVILS 1.1 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 5.6 (36)
GIANTS ACADEMY 3.1 | 4.3 | 7.5 | 10.8 (68)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winning all four quarters, the Giants Academy came away with the 32-point win down on the Apple Isle, overcoming a Tasmania Devils side that again got caught out by a slow start before finding more rhythm in the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tasmania Devils<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Priya Bowering<\/a> – 22 disposals, 4 marks, 5 tackles, 7 clearances, 4 inside 50s
Matilda Lange<\/a> – 21 disposals, 3 tackles, 8 clearances, 2 inside 50s
Ava Read<\/a> – 16 disposals, 5 marks, 2 tackles, 3 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\nGiants Academy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Majella Day<\/a> – 11 disposals, 7 marks, 4 tackles, 6 goals
Ellie Hall<\/a> – 24 disposals, 8 marks, 5tackles, 2 inside 50s, 5 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Darcie Prosser-Shaw<\/a> – 22 disposals, 2 marks, 5 tackles, 4 clearances, 9 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\nNEXT ROUND<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Giants Academy vs. Western Jets | Sat May 17, 10:30am @ Windy Hill
Tasmania Devils vs. Geelong Falcons | Sun May 18, 10:00am @ North Hobart<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Tasmania Devils and GWS Giants players competing in a marking contest. Image credit: via Tasmania Devils<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Bendigo Pioneers<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Calder Cannons<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nBENDIGO PIONEERS 2.2 | 3.3 | 4.4 | 5.4 (34)
CALDER CANNONS 5.3 | 8.6 | 8.12 | 10.17 (77)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calder Cannons scored a big 43-point win over Bendigo Pioneers up at Queen Elizabeth Oval thanks to an eight goals to three opening half before inaccuracy set in that reduced the final margin in what had been an inside 50s domination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bendigo Pioneers<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ava Bibby<\/a> – 21 disposals, 11 marks, 23 hitouts, 3 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Lacey Nihill<\/a> – 21 disposals, 8 marks, 4 tackles, 6 rebound 50s
Sage Dennis<\/a> – 17 disposals, 7 marks, 2 tackles, 2 clearances, 5 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\nCalder Cannons<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chloe Baker-West<\/a> – 38 disposals, 14 marks, 4 tackles, 10 clearances, 7 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s
Jasmina Curtis<\/a> – 20 disposals, 2 marks, 2 tackles, 2 inside 50s, 3 goals
Shauna McElligott<\/a> – 19 disposals, 5 tackles, 8 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\nNEXT ROUND<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calder Cannons vs. Gippsland Power | Sun May 18, 11:00am @ Shepley Oval
Bendigo Pioneers vs. GWV Rebels | Sun May 18, 10:00am @ Swan Hill Showgrounds<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Lions Academy<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Eastern Ranges<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nLIONS ACADEMY 1.2 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.6 (24)
EASTERN RANGES 2.3 | 2.5 | 3.6 | 6.8 (44)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eastern Ranges finally shook off Brisbane Lions Academy in the final term with a three goals to one last term that secured a 20-point win in what had been a nail-biting contest up at Sandgate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lions Academy:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kaiya Hides<\/a> – 20 disposals, 2 marks, 5 tackles, 2 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s
Jemma Foley<\/a> – 16 disposals, 4 marks, 7 tackles, 6 rebound 50s
Edie Fraser<\/a> – 16 disposals, 3 marks, 3 tackles, 3 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\nEastern Ranges:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jordyn Allen<\/a> – 26 disposals, 4 marks, 4 tackles, 2 inside 50s, 10 rebound 50s
Tayla McMillan<\/a> – 24 disposals, 6 tackles, 8 clearances, 2 inside 50s
Brylee Anderson<\/a> – 21 disposals, 7 tackles, 4 clearances, 7 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\nNEXT ROUND<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eastern Ranges vs. Swans Academy | Sat May 17, 10:45am @ Box Hill City Oval
Lions Academy vs. Oakleigh Chargers | Sun May 18, 1:00pm @ Windy Hill<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Dandenong Stingrays<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Sandringham Dragons<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nDANDENONG STINGRAYS 2.2 | 5.3 | 6.7 | 8.9 (57)
SANDRINGHAM DRAGONS 0.4 | 4.7 | 5.10 | 7.11 (53)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the match of the round, Dandenong Stingrays kept ahead of, but could never quite shake off a spirited Sandringham Dragons who dominated the inside 50s count (48-28), but still remained undefeated in season 2025 thanks to a narrow four-point win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dandenong Stingrays<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Lillian Snow<\/a> – 23 disposals, 6 marks, 6 tackles, 10 clearances, 7 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s
Alice Cunnington<\/a> – 17 disposals, 3 marks, 3 tackles, 3 goals, 2 behinds
Scarlett Marsh<\/a> – 16 disposals, 3 marks, 3 tackles, 7 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\nSandringham Dragons<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Macy Watkins<\/a> – 23 disposals, 7 marks, 9 tackles, 5 clearances, 8 inside 50s
Chloe Williams<\/a> – 17 disposals, 2 marks, 5 tackles, 6 inside 50s, 1 goal
Sienna Sharp<\/a> – 17 disposals, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 3 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\nNEXT ROUND<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dandenong Stingrays vs. Tasmania Devils | Sat May 31, 1:30pm @ Shepley Oval
Sandringham Dragons vs. Murray Bushrangers | Sun May 18, 1:00pm @ Deakin Reserve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Lily Snow was enormous through midfield for the Stingrays. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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SUNS Academy<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Oakleigh Chargers<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nSUNS ACADEMY 1.2 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 5.5 (35)
OAKLEIGH CHARGERS 2.4 | 6.6 | 7.6 | 8.8 (56)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reigning back-to-back Talent League Girls premiers Oakleigh Chargers took advantage in the first half booting six goals to two, including four majors to one in the second term which set up the 21-point victory at People First Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Suns Academy<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sunny Lappin<\/a> – 26 disposals, 4 marks, 6 clearances, 4 rebound 50s, 1 goal
Rhianna Ingram<\/a> – 23 disposals, 5 marks, 2 tackles, 2 clearances, 4 rebound 50s
Alannah Welsh<\/a> – 22 disposals, 3 marks, 4 tackles, 2 inside 50s, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\nOakleigh Chargers<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chloe Bown<\/a> – 24 disposals, 5 marks, 10 tackles, 7 clearances, 7 inside 50s
Bailee Martin<\/a> – 13 disposals, 4 marks, 5 tackles, 4 goals, 3 behinds
Zoe Curry<\/a> – 16 disposals, 2 marks, 6 tackles, 5 clearances, 7 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\nNEXT ROUND<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oakleigh Chargers vs. Lions Academy | Sun May 18, 1:00pm @ Windy Hill
Suns Academy vs. Northern Knights | Sun May 18, 10:30am @ Genis Steel Oval<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Northern Knights<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Murray Bushrangers<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nNORTHERN KNIGHTS 2.2 | 6.4 | 9.5 | 10.6 (66)
MURRAY BUSHRANGERS 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 2.2 (14)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
After Murray kicked the first goal of the game, Northern slammed home 10 on the trot to come away with the comprehensive 52-point win at Preston City Oval on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northern Knights<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Marlo Graham<\/a> – 33 disposals, 2 marks, 5 tackles, 5 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s
Katelyn Busuttil<\/a> – 28 disposals, 5 marks, 6 tackles, 5 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 1 goal
Olivia Gorman<\/a> – 22 disposals, 5 marks, 10 tackles, 9 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\nMurray Bushrangers<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nikhita Spiteri<\/a> – 22 disposals, 4 marks, 5 tackles, 5 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s
Sophia Green<\/a> – 22 disposals, 8 tackles, 2 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s
Skylah McPherson<\/a> – 21 disposals, 8 tackles, 3 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\nNEXT ROUND<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Northern Knights vs. Suns Academy | Sun May 18, 10:30am @ Genis Steel Oval
Murray Bushrangers vs. Sandringham Dragons | Sun May 18, 1:00pm @ Deakin Reserve<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Marlo Graham was impressive once again for the Knights. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Geelong Falcons<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Gippsland Power<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nGEELONG FALCONS 0.1 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 4.10 (34)
GIPPSLAND POWER 1.1 | 3.2 | 7.3 | 8.3 (51)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIN A NUTSHELL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
A four goals to one third term was the difference between Gippsland and Geelong as the Power made it two wins on the trot with a 17-point victory down at Werribee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gippsland Power<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Chelsea Sutton<\/a> – 20 disposals, 3 marks, 5 tackles, 6 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 1 goal
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