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Western Jets<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>GIANTS Academy<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nWestern Jets 2.2 (14) def. by GWS Giants Academy 10.11 (71)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#1 <\/strong>Jazmine Dalli<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 160cm | 05\/03\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 13 disposals, 5 tackles, 2 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dalli\u2019s impact came through her work rate and clean skills around the contest. She was often positioned well to receive on the spread and consistently made herself available for handballs to relieve pressure. Her own pressure acts and tackling in the second quarter were a highlight, frequently cutting off GWS\u2019s exits and helping lock the ball forward. She showed strong awareness of space, timing her runs well and delivering accurately by foot when setting up forward entries. While not always in the thick of the contest, her consistency and reliability around the play elevated her influence throughout the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#30<\/strong> Alex McBride-Loane<\/a>
Defender | 174cm | 03\/04\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 12 disposals, 3 marks, 3 tackles, 1 inside 50, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
McBride-Loane was a standout across all four quarters, setting the tone with her relentless pressure and clever positioning in the back half. From the first bounce, her chase-down tackles and ground-level pressure disrupted GWS\u2019 ball movement repeatedly. She showed tremendous effort inside the contest and as a link-up player, often popping up in dangerous positions to support teammates and reset play. Her intercept work was elite, most notably in the third and fourth quarters where she took several timely grabs to turn defence into offence. One particularly impressive moment came late in the game when she took an intercept mark on the wing and delivered a precise switch kick to a teammate, opening the game right up. Her combination of smarts, intensity, and composure made her one of the most influential players on the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Alex McBride-Loane clears the ball from danger in the wet. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n GIANTS Academy<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#5<\/strong> Amelie Prosser-Shaw<\/a>
Midfielder | 175cm | 14\/11\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 23 disposals, 2 marks, 2 tackles, 5 clearances, 7 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prosser-Shaw had a multiple defining moments of brilliance, including an incredible first quarter goal where she chased down an opponent, won the ball cleanly, and ran into space before slotting it through. Her ability to break away from congestion and use her speed to gain ground made her a dangerous presence throughout. She consistently found space and was composed under pressure, both when marking and when delivering the ball inside 50. Her vision and run-and-carry moments helped GWS build momentum and transition smoothly through the midfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#19<\/strong> Ellie Hall<\/a>
Defender\/Midfielder | 174cm | 07\/07\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 22 disposals, 5 marks, 4 tackles, 1 clearance, 3 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hall was consistently clean with her hands and made strong decisions around the contest. She played a valuable support role, particularly with her positioning, often right in the pocket ready to receive a quick handball or to prevent an opponent\u2019s clearance. She had multiple efforts to set up GWS\u2019s inside 50s through calm and collected handballs. Her second quarter touch on the goal line to prevent a Jets score was a clear demonstration of her defensive awareness and commitment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#23 <\/strong>Sophia Gaukrodger<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 173cm | 16\/01\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 20 disposals, 2 marks, 5 tackles, 1 clearance, 7 inside 50s, 1 goal, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gaukrodger had a strong all-around performance, consistently involved in crucial chains of play. Her ability to position herself well around the contest meant she was often the one linking up handballs or getting the ball to teammates under pressure. Her repeat efforts, tackling pressure, and smart running patterns allowed her to cover ground and play both defensively and offensively. Her mark and subsequent delivery inside 50 to a dangerous attacking position in the third quarter was one of many moments that showcased her impact on the match\u2019s tempo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#25<\/strong> Majella Day<\/a>
Tall Forward | 176cm | 11\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 10 disposals, 3 marks, 1 tackle, 1 clearance, 1 inside 50, 3 goals, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Day was strong aerially and played a key role across half-forward and the wings. Her marking ability gave GWS an important outlet, especially in the second and third quarters, where she presented well just outside defensive 50 and delivered effectively by foot. She capitalised on a free kick in the third with a composed goal, and continually provided a solid option through her clean hands and ability to move into space. Her follow-up work after contests was impressive, helping her side maintain territory and structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#36<\/strong> Isla Wiencke<\/a>
Midfielder | 174cm | 30\/03\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 24 disposals, 2 marks, 5 tackles, 11 clearances, 7 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Wiencke delivered a solid performance built on pressure, endurance, and clean disposals. Her repeat efforts in the contest stood out across all quarters, especially her chase-down tackles and smart use of her body in congestion. She was also clever in choosing when to stay outside the contest, offering herself as a reliable handball option to reset or link-up plays. In the fourth, she had a particularly classy pickup in traffic followed by a quick handball out, helping GWS maintain possession under duress. Her balance between inside grit and outside smarts gave her team valuable structure around the ball.<\/p>\n
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Eastern Ranges<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Swans Academy<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nEastern Ranges 8.10 (58) def. Sydney Swans Academy 3.1 (19)<\/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> 22 disposals, 2 marks, 4 tackles, 3 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Started forward and got her usual midfield time around the ball, Semple was able to find plenty of it throughout the contest and always looked to put speed on the ball. At times she can be rushed with her disposal going inside 50, but has that forward craft to impact on the scoreboard. Semple kicked a great goal four minutes into the final term that bounced home, and she was quick by hand or foot when she had it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6 <\/strong>Tayla McMillan<\/a>
Midfielder | 161cm | 25\/05\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 23 disposals, 7 tackles, 3 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Influential through the middle once again, McMillan was strong at the coalface and just kept bobbing up when her side needed her. She found her way into gaps of space that few others could, and even had a couple of chances going forward. Her release by hand and her ability to hit those short, sharp passes really stands out in her game, and for a smaller player, punches well above her weight in tackles to force her arms free to dispose of the ball well. Not as dominant around the clearances, but more around the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#10<\/strong> Jordyn Allen<\/a>
Defender | 165cm | 12\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 18 disposals, 1 mark, 3 tackles, 1 clearance, 4 inside 50s, 5 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Her move to a more permanent half-back role again has reminded everyone how well she plays that position. Though more than capable on both the inside and outside of midfield, she is a two-way runner who takes risks and breaks lines going route one down the middle. Allen’s speed allows her to draw opponents to open up teammates on the overlap and realistically should have had a goal to her name but Zoe Wilkinson<\/strong> played it safe in the dying moments of the match to mark on the goalline. Impressive outing once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#12<\/strong> Emily Rankin<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 166cm | 11\/05\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 27 disposals, 1 mark, 5 tackles, 4 clearances, 5 insdie 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most consistent Ranges across the four quarters, Rankin was balanced between the inside and outside, starting on-ball each quarter then going forward to try and get some momentum building for her side. She can throw it on the boot a little more when inside than when having more time and space, but she is quick between hand and foot, and showed even when run down early in the second term timed her kick to perfection in order to get it to its desired target. Looks ready to do damage each time she explodes down the middle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#35 <\/strong>Brylee Anderson<\/a>
Midfielder\/Defender | 172cm | 25\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 28 disposals, 2 marks, 9 tackles, 7 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Started in defence and rotated into the middle to be that point of difference given her height compared to a lot of the other midfielders, Anderson assisted in minimising early scoreboard damage when the Swans did have the momentum, and then was able to start it going the other way when attacking. Laid a fantastic run-down tackle on the wing late in the first term, and that defensive element of her game was red hot. Always a high accumulator when the game is on her terms, Anderson showed she can influence defensively just as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#37 <\/strong>Josephine Bamford<\/a>
Ruck\/Forward | 182cm | 03\/06\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 20 disposals, 1 mark, 5 tackles, 28 hitouts, 3 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Going head-to-head with the National Academy ruck Madeleine Quinn <\/strong>from the start, Bamford held her own and did well when competing one-on-one. She broke even across the ruck stoppages, but definitely had the upper hand in getting involved around the ground, and when Quinn was rotated to full-forward, Bamford really maximised her control over the other Swans rucks. Finished with another 20 touches and 28 hitouts, and has been in great form to start the Coates Talent League Girls season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#1 <\/strong>Charlotte Tidemann<\/a>
Defender I 169cm I 08\/08\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 12 disposals, 1 mark, 5 tackles, 6 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While her numbers may not jump off the page, Tidemann is such an impactful player with her metres gained per disposal so high. At times she can get run-down due to trying desperately to break lines, but you take those few errors with the massive positives she offers. It is clear the talented bottom-ager is viewed as a facilitator out of defence by her teammates and she uses the ball efficiently through both angles and distance. Looming as an exciting prospect in next year’s draft, Tidemann was settled in the back half and looked for those lateral passes to her in order to run and gun down the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#12 <\/strong>Emma Juneja<\/a>
Wing | 169cm | 08\/05\/2006<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 19 disposals, 4 marks, 6 tackles, 3 clearances, 3 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Juneja remains one of the more unlucky players to miss out on last year’s draft, and while not doing anything too different to 2024, is still highly influential with her two-way running and overhead marking. She is one of the best aerialists for a wing, and is not just an accumulator, but a team-first defence-focused prospect. She is one who takes a lot of grass with each disposal as well, and is a player who teammates look to for transitioning the ball from half-back to the forwardline. Definitely has the credentials to earn a spot at the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#16 <\/strong>Kiera Yerbury<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward I 173cm I 24\/07\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 16 disposals, 2 marks, 9 tackles, 1 clearance, 1 inside 50, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not as influential around the stoppage from an offensive standpoint, but Yerbury showed she will dig in even with the tide against her. The taller midfielder laid nine tackles and made life more difficult for her opposing midfielders, and when she won it under immense pressure showed she had the knack to raise the arms mid-tackle and fire off a handball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#24 <\/strong>Alex Neyland<\/a>
Tall Forward I 178cm I 04\/09\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 13 disposals, 3 marks, 7 tackles, 3 clearances, 1 inside 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another player who did not have it all her own way in the game, but worked incredibly hard up the field. A tall forward who pressures is an incredible sight, and Neyland does that in spades. She had an early chance on goal that went wide and did not have too many more looks, but did a lot of her best work further up the field. Has the ability to roam up and down the ground and get into ball-winning positions, with a nice point of difference to her profile as that marking forward.<\/p>\n
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Tasmania Devils<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Geelong Falcons<\/h5>
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#1<\/strong> Mischa Barwin<\/a>
Forward | 167cm | 04\/12\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 12 disposals, 1 mark, 9 tackles, 3 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has settled back into life as a more permanent forward in the past two weeks and adds something different inside 50. Her pressure game is elite and she plays with a nice aggression at ground level. When she has time and space, her finishing is all class, with just her occasionally blazing away that can see her spray the odd shot on goal. Does a lot right and is a headache at ground level for any defender, with her knack or working up the ground then sprinting back to be a ground level option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#15<\/strong> Priya Bowering<\/a>
Midfielder | 169cm | 02\/01\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 20 disposals, 9 tackles, 6 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Worked in tandem with Lange through the middle against a quality opposition and always provides that defensive pressure we have become accustomed to seeing over the last few years. She can throw it on the boot under pressure at the coalface but knows where to put it with great stoppage IQ and unquestionable team values. Laid a great smother and forced an out on the full through her pressure when the game was at its hottest. A natural inside midfielder who is not only has the strength, but the speed to breakaway down the field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#22<\/strong> Matilda Lange<\/a>
Midfielder | 170cm | 30\/01\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 23 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 8 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The apprentice to Bowering being the master in this scenario, Tasmania’s two-time Under 16s MVP and All-Australian is already picking up big numbers just a couple of games into her career. Playing mostly full-time midfield aside from rests, Lange was the most influential Devil at the stoppages, and her outstandingly clean hands at ground level make her such a valuable player. At one stage she won a hardball and in an instant flicked a handball up to the running to Bowering, it was a blast from the past for Bowering, having always been that younger player feeding it out to older teammates. Genuine star of the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#9 <\/strong>Georgia Tyrrell<\/a>
Midfielder | 168cm | 04\/08\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 41 disposals, 1 mark, 18 tackles, 12 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stuffed the stats sheet something silly and the Geelong Falcons skipper willed her team to victory at North Hobart. As is evident from those numbers, Tyrrell is such as strong inside midfielder, and she is quick by hand or foot to clear it, and able to stand up in tackles and still dispose of the ball well. Working as a one-two punch with Huxtable most of the time, Tyrrell had career-best numbers and deservedly earned our Player of the Week, having won it in all thirds of the ground. A fantastic exponent on the long handball, aided by her great vision around the stoppage. Is just that touch of pace away from being a well-rounded inside midfielder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Georgia Tyrrell had an enormous day out for the Falcons. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n #26<\/strong> Ava Bilyk<\/a>
Defender\/Midfielder | 167cm | 07\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 29 disposals, 4 marks, 6 tackles, 7 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the conversation for the best players next year and certainly from a Vic Country perspective, last year’s Under 16s MVP has really adapted to a fluid role where she can start in defence, move on-ball, or to a wing or even up forward, and still have an impact. She is the most deadly kick in the side and her use by hand is just as delightful. Even when having to throw the ball on the boot, Bilyk has assessed the situation and put the ball into an advantageous situation down the field. Most weeks her numbers would be best on ground by a mile, but she still enjoyed the freedom that came with her older two teammates racking the ball up and feeding it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#38<\/strong> Stella Huxtable<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 172cm | 22\/12\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 31 disposals, 2 marks, 7 tackles, 6 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50, 3 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Huxtable’s ability to go forward and do serious damage on the scoreboard is testament to both her overhead marking and her work rate. She can start quarters inside 50, but often rotates forward when the side needs a goal, and she was able to convert three of her side’s four goals in the match. She only needs a split second to find the big sticks, and once she positions herself inside 50, Huxtable is so hard to move and beat in a marking contest without infringing. The left-footer has a raking kick and was switched on until the dying moments, refusing to lose concentration with a great tackle on Bowering in the final 30 seconds to kill the clock and stop an inside 50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#52 <\/strong>Ella Condon<\/a>
Forward\/Ruck | 182cm | 23\/04\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 13 disposals, 5 marks, 1 tackle, 33 hitouts, 1 clearance, 2 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Under 16s Vic Country MVP might have made her name as a defender\/ruck but is rotating between the ruck and inside 50 for the Falcons, providing a target not just forward of centre, but around the ground as well. Granted she had the significant height advantage over any opponent she went up against, but Condon still had to have the nous to get first hands to it and direct it to a teammate. Took a nice contested mark from her five grabs, and generally was alright by foot, being one of the most impressive outside the above three.<\/p>\n
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Bendigo Pioneers<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>GWV Rebels<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nBendigo Pioneers 4.4 (28) def. by GWV Rebels 14.9 (93)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#1 <\/strong>Georgia Garlick<\/a>
Midfielder\/Defender | 169cm | 01\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 19 disposals, 2 marks, 7 tackles, 1 clearance, 1 inside 50, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bottom-ager started on-ball and though not able to have a massive influence in close, found some nice touches behind the ball. Defensively, Garlick applied plenty of pressure and used her left side to pick out targets down the ground. Though due to the Rebels’ defensive set up a fair few of her quick kicks were returned back, Garlick showed nice strength in tackles to stand up and still feed the ball out, as well as being quick to get the ball to boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#12 <\/strong>Issy Boulton<\/a>
Defender\/Midfielder | 162cm | 21\/05\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 19 disposals, 2 marks, 4 tackles, 4 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 5 rebound 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the face of absences and other injuries, Boulton has been a reliable force this year for the Pioneers, capable of playing across all three lines. A tough competitor who applies great defensive pressure and can rack up touches from behind the ball, Boulton is more than capable of showing her class forward of centre with a nice finish on goal midway through the third term. One of Bendigo’s best once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#23<\/strong> Ella Jeffrey<\/a>
Midfielder | 167cm | 08\/08\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 21 disposals, 3 marks, 4 tackles, 5 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Played her best game of the season with a predominant on-ball role in the match, Jeffrey always brings pressure around the stoppage using her stronger frame to win the hardball. She possesses nice vision and was prolific at ground level, and while she did give away a few free kicks either trying to break free or with her defensive intent, Jeffrey was a prime mover for the Pioneers in the loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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#1 <\/strong>Isabella Davies<\/a>
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