{"id":196322,"date":"2025-07-25T16:29:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T06:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/?p=196322"},"modified":"2025-07-25T16:29:22","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T06:29:22","slug":"2025-ctlg-preview-top-three-contest-awaits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2025\/07\/25\/2025-ctlg-preview-top-three-contest-awaits\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 CTLG Preview | Top three contest awaits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A TOP three battle between Oakleigh Chargers and Dandenong Stingrays is the match of the round in the Coates Talent League Girls as Round 15 gets underway tomorrow. The Chargers and Stingrays face-off on Sunday, with the Victorian representatives back available across the six matches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"t7_match_result match-result-comparison rmc-block is-match-preview\">\n<div class='match-result_legend'><ul><li>Team<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Oakleigh Chargers<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/oakleigh-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Dandenong Stingrays<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dandenong-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>NEED TO KNOW<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Venue: <\/strong>Belvedere Reserve, Seaford<br><strong>Date: <\/strong>Sunday, July 27<br><strong>Time:<\/strong> 11:00am<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FORM<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two heavyweights of the Coates Talent League Girls competition, Oakleigh Chargers are coming off a rare couple of losses heading into their &#8220;home&#8221; match against Dandenong Stingrays at Seaford. The Chargers had depleted sides in defeat to Tasmania and Geelong, but regain their Vic Metro representatives for a highly anticipated contest with the Stingrays. Dandenong is coming off a couple of massive wins since losing to Geelong back in Round 12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TEAMS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Oakleigh Chargers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B:<\/strong> #16 Charlee Johnson &#8211; #4 Zara Neuwirth &#8211; #14 Chloe Potts<br><strong>HB: <\/strong>#59 Lily Parker &#8211; #7 Emily Rundle &#8211; #34 Tatyana Perry<br><strong>C: <\/strong>#5 Isabelle Godfrey &#8211; #9 Chloe Bown &#8211; #6 Leni Lockyer<br><strong>HF:<\/strong> #19 Skye Emery &#8211; #30 Grace Sharkie &#8211; #1 Grace To<br><strong>F: <\/strong>#18 Bailee Martin &#8211; #32 Scarlett Bown &#8211; #36 Jade Gundry<br><strong>R:<\/strong> #40 Jessica Owen &#8211; #11 Isabella Mazzei  &#8211; #2 Chloe Thorn<br><strong>INT: <\/strong> #35 Annabelle Mackintosh &#8211; #50 Cleo Barbakas &#8211; #23 Ava Philpin &#8211; #26 Teagan Murtic &#8211; #2 Isabella Teoh<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dandenong Stingrays:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>B:<\/strong> #18 Bridget Koczek &#8211; #28 Gabrielle Mehrmann &#8211; #25 Charlotte Hewitson<br><strong>HB: <\/strong>#40 Zoe Zach &#8211; #32 Jayde Pudney &#8211; #5 Mizuki Brothwell<br><strong>C: <\/strong>#2 Molly Reimers &#8211; #3 Nikita Harris &#8211; #13 Indi Sherritt<br><strong>HF:<\/strong> #12 Alice Cunnington &#8211; #9 Nalu Brothwell &#8211; #7 Lillian Snow<br><strong>F:<\/strong> #30 Kiara Triep &#8211; #1 Evelyn Connolly &#8211; #27 Marlee Black<br><strong>R:<\/strong> #17 Sophie White &#8211; #15 Charlotte Gilmore &#8211; #10 Matilda Argus<br><strong>INT: <\/strong>#29 Charlotte Litchfield &#8211; #31 Jasmine Stephenson &#8211; #11 Scarlett Marsh &#8211; #36 Jasmine Whitten &#8211; #24 Hannah Griffiths<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>KEY PLAYERS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Oakleigh Chargers<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Oakleigh boasted both the MVP and leading goalkicker from Vic Metro in the form of <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"134168\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/chloe-bown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chloe Bown<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"151924\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/bailee-martin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bailee Martin<\/a> respectively. They will be outstanding inclusions for the Chargers, alongside key defender <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"139554\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/zara-neuwirth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Zara Neuwirth<\/a> and the hard-running <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"139552\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/chloe-thorn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chloe Thorn<\/a> who has been named to start on-ball. Bottom-ager <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"185404\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/scarlett-bown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scarlett Bown<\/a> will benefit from the return of Martin and her sister, while Allies representative <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"184700\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jessica-owen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jessica Owen<\/a> also comes back into the team, as does midfielder <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"151962\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/teagan-murtic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Teagan Murtic<\/a> who spent time down back and on a wing for Metro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Dandenong Stingrays<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Stingrays are one of the deepest sides in the competition, headlined by twins <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"151659\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/mizuki-brothwell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mizuki<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"141875\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/nalu-brothwell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nalu Brothwell<\/a> who have been named up respective ends. Behind Martin, <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"130739\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/evelyn-connolly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Evelyn Connolly<\/a> has been one of the most prolific goalkickers this season and will look to add more to the tally, while <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"156120\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/alice-cunnington\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alice Cunnington<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"159122\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/lillian-snow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lillian Snow<\/a> return from Vic Country duties to be named up forward. <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"141865\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/matilda-argus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Matilda Argus<\/a> and <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"128705\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/charlotte-gilmore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charlotte Gilmore<\/a> can play a variety of roles but have slotted on-ball with ruck <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"156127\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/sophie-white\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sophie White<\/a> in what is a wonderfully balanced side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PREDICTION<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either side could win this game, but given the form of Bown and Martin alone of late for Vic Metro, it would be tough to pick against a team with them in it. If Dandenong can find a way to limit their influence, then the Stingrays would be right up there, with no one individual starring. Both sides have a stack of quality players, and expect it to be an entertaining battle for four quarters.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ROUND 15 FIXTURE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday, July 26:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gippsland Power vs. Northern Knights | Morwell Recreation Reserve @ 11:00am<br>Western Jets vs. Murray Bushrangers | DSV Stadium @ 11:00am<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sunday, July 27:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calder Cannons vs. Bendigo Pioneers | Highgate Recreation Reserve @ 11:00am<br>Oakleigh Chargers vs. Dandenong Stingrays | Belvedere Reserve @ 11:30am<br>GWV Rebels vs. Tasmania Devils | Mars Stadium @ 1:00pm<br>Eastern Ranges vs. Sandringham Dragons | Box Hill City Oval @ 1:00pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-dc-block-dc-mention _dc_mention\"><div class=\"section-heading_wrap\"><span class=\"section-heading is-small\">Mentions<\/span><span class=\"hor-border\"><\/span><\/div><ul class=\"js-overflow-list overflow-list\"><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/chloe-bown\/\">Chloe Bown<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/bailee-martin\/\">Bailee Martin<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/zara-neuwirth\/\">Zara Neuwirth<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/chloe-thorn\/\">Chloe Thorn<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/scarlett-bown\/\">Scarlett Bown<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/jessica-owen\/\">Jessica Owen<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/teagan-murtic\/\">Teagan Murtic<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/mizuki-brothwell\/\">Mizuki Brothwell<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/nalu-brothwell\/\">Nalu Brothwell<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/evelyn-connolly\/\">Evelyn Connolly<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/alice-cunnington\/\">Alice Cunnington<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/lillian-snow\/\">Lillian Snow<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/matilda-argus\/\">Matilda Argus<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/charlotte-gilmore\/\">Charlotte Gilmore<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/player\/sophie-white\/\">Sophie White<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_e\" href=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/event\/oakleigh-chargers-vs-dandenong-stingrays-7\/\">Oakleigh Chargers vs Dandenong Stingrays<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"js-dropdown dropdown overflowed\"><button class=\"btn btn-icon-only\"><span class=\"icon btn-icon\">\n                    <!-- icon - 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