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Queensland Girls<\/h5>
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#7<\/strong> Mikayla Nurse<\/a> (Southport\/Suns Academy)
Wing | 168cm | 19\/09\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 17 disposals, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 5 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The hard-running wing was again impressive, further justifying her draft potential by creating run and carry in tandem with Lappin. Her slick hands and ability to mop up behind the ball before going forward and setting up scoring chances stood out in the match, while her defensive pressure was also a highlight. She laid a brilliant run-down tackle in the first term to win a free kick, and then kept pumping the ball deep, setting up numerous scoring chances to Welsh in the last quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Mikayla Nurse handballs to Sunny Lappin. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n #12<\/strong> Sunny Lappin<\/a> (Southport\/Suns Academy)
Midfielder | 170cm | 28\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 28 disposals, 5 marks, 1 tackle, 7 clearances, 8 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best on ground in a loss, Lappin’s national carnival has been massive and she was once more prolific on both the inside and outside. Racking up the clearances, she loves to opt for the give-and-go where the Carlton and St Kilda eligible father-daughter took grass and looked to set up her teammates inside 50. Starting and finishing strong in particular, with time and space she can do a lot of damage, and Lappin also showed courage in the air going back with the flight on several occasions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#14<\/strong> Aiyana Pritchard<\/a> (University of Queensland\/Lions Academy)
Tall Forward | 175cm | 12\/12\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 10 disposals, 3 marks, 1 tackle, 1 inside 50, 2 goals, 3 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A high-upside forward who continues to show glimpses, Pritchard finished with two goals but very easily could have had a couple more. Incredibly both her goals were soccers on the goalline through the middle two quarters, but it was more about her staying alert and using quick thinking to inflict maximum damage. Had a couple of set shots that missed and ultimately that finishing is an area to work on, but Pritchard is an elite athlete with natural instincts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#15<\/strong> Mia Geere<\/a> (Wilston Grange\/Lions Academy)
Midfielder\/Forward | 170cm | 08\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 15 disposals, 4 marks, 5 tackles, 1 clearance, 3 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bottom-ager played a role around the ground and even though she only won the one clearance, still got into good spots to receive the ball. She had a shot on goal late in the match after taking a great mark while off balance, but the kick unfortunately just fell short and was rushed through. Set up a goal to Welsh earlier in the term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#21<\/strong> Alannah Welsh<\/a> (Southport\/Suns Academy)
Forward | 169cm | 23\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 15 disposals, 7 marks, 4 tackles, 3 inside 50s, 2 goals, 4 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Played higher up the ground to start the match then went deeper inside 50 in the second half, Welsh threatened to be the match-winner in the last term. Kicking 2.3 in the fourth term, Welsh looked unstoppable and even had an opponent change as she started to get the better of Taelah Smith <\/strong>after having a good battle for three quarters. She rushed a set shot she normally would nail with a snap that might have proved costly, but did put her side in with a sniff late by marking on the goalline and kicking truly in the last few minutes. Provides the X-factor up forward both in the air and at ground level with her aggression and speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Alannah Welsh was an enigma inside 50, particularly in the fourth quarter. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n #22 <\/strong>Harlee McIlwain<\/a> (Morningside\/Lions Academy)
Tall Forward | 176cm | 07\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 10 disposals, 4 marks, 5 tackles, 1 clearance, 3 inside 50s, 1 goal, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Able to return after her injury late in game one, McIlwain provided a key target early and looked threatening throughout the first term. In that time, the tall forward kicked a goal with some clever hands close to the goal post, hit the post and had another couple of chances that just drifted and fell short, with four shots on goal in that time. Other moments the Morningside prospect had included a couple of great kicks inside 50 to hit up Freya Ross <\/strong>and Welsh later in the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#25<\/strong> Monique Corrigan<\/a> (Aspley\/Lions Academy)<\/strong>
Ruck | 187cm | 06\/04\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 6 disposals, 9 tackles, 24 hitouts, 2 clearances, 1 inside 50, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Might not have had a lot of the ball, but the athletic ruck held her own against Quinn, and when her direct opponent was off, really took control at the stoppages. Her follow-up work – emphasised by her nine tackles – is a testament to her defensive work – while most of her disposals came close to the coalface. Still developing, but showed promising signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#26<\/strong> Georja Davies<\/a> (Southport\/Suns Academy)
Key Defender | 185cm | 17\/01\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 14 disposals, 5 marks, 3 tackles, 3 hitouts, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once again took up a post as a key defender and provided some resistance behind the ball. She pushed up the ground early to take a couple of marks on the wing and otherwise dropped behind the ball to be both a target and a clever player who could guide others. Had a couple of kickouts during the third term where the first turned over looking to go longer, before opting for a safer option with the second chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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ALLIES:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
#1 <\/strong>Mischa Barwin<\/a> (Lauderdale\/Tasmania)<\/strong>
Forward | 167cm | 04\/12\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 14 disposals, 3 marks, 10 tackles, 3 inside 50s, 1 goal, 2 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tenacious Tasmanian set the benchmark for her defensive pressure in the front half, looking dangerous around the goals but also being a key reason the Allies locked the ball around the forward 50. A crucial goal on the eve of half-time was her sole major for the game but it was her work rate and second and third efforts that underpinned her performance. Quick hands and reactions always worry the opposition defenders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6 <\/strong>Frances Walsh<\/a> (Sydney University\/Swans Academy\/NSW)
Wing | 173cm | 30\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 12 disposals, 3 marks, 2 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Walsh’s running capacity throughout the match allowed the Swans Academy member to again impact the game, providing transition from defence to attack. She got behind the ball often to be an outlet option, doing the team things well and happy to delay the release by hand to draw an opponent. After a 50m penalty a minute into the third term, Walsh went to the top of the goalsquare and made no mistake, giving the Allies a perfect start to the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Frances Walsh provided and run carry on the outside. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n #7 <\/strong>Kiera Yerbury<\/a> (North Shore Bombers\/Swans Academy\/NSW)
Midfielder\/Forward | 173cm | 24\/07\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 12 disposals, 2 marks, 2 tackles, 3 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adding a point of difference to the midfield amongst some heavy first-possession winning onballers, Yerbury creates her own space around the stoppages and in transition. Her knack for sidestepping and selling candy before bursting forward allows her to gain extra meterage and often gets the ball to space. Her finishing can still be tidied up, but her impact-per-possession is enormous as emphasised by half of her disposals being inside 50s, quite regularly beginning from the stoppage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#16 <\/strong>Priya Bowering<\/a> (Lauderdale\/Tasmania)<\/strong>
Midfielder\/Forward | 167cm | 02\/01\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 16 disposals, 1 mark, 4 tackles, 4 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50, 2 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another strong and consistent performance from Bowering who did not put a foot wrong all carnival for the Allies. She might not have had the numbers of last match, but she played her role and impacted around the stoppages and in transition as well. When given time and space, her footy IQ, vision and penetrating kick come to the fore, and she is willing to open up play with direct disposals into the corridor. Had a couple of chances on goal that missed, but remained active until the final siren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#23<\/strong> Majella Day<\/a> (Murray Bushrangers\/Giants Academy\/NSW)
Tall Forward | 175cm | 11\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 10 disposals, 2 marks, 1 tackle, 1 inside 50, 3 goals, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Kicked a couple of brilliant goals among three majors, with her first being a genius snap under pressure that went high and curled around the goalpost, before a quarter later producing a well-timed dribbler from deep inside 50 that bounced home. While her first two attempts resulted in both a goal and a behind, she was constantly putting the opposition on edge and showed she could kick off both sides of her body as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#25 <\/strong>Harriet Bingley<\/a> (Old Scotch Collegians\/Tasmania)<\/strong>
Forward | 172cm | 23\/03\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 13 disposals, 1 mark, 2 clearances, 1 inside 50, 2 goals, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bingley is one who has dug deep all carnival but got more reward for her efforts in the hard-fought win. She kicked her side’s first goal with a clever snap six minutes into the first term, then nailed the sealer by getting boot to ball in the last six minutes of the match while under pressure. She had another couple of chances that went begging including out out on the full from a set shot. Still, her presence inside 50 complemented the likes of Day and Curry well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Harriet Bingley lines up for goal. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n #28 <\/strong>Isla Wiencke<\/a> (Belconnen Magpies\/Giants Academy\/ACT)<\/strong>
Midfielder\/Forward | 175cm | 30\/03\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 16 disposals, 1 mark, 6 tackles, 4 clearances, 1 inside 50, 2 rebound 50s, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As has so often been the case, Wiencke got going from the second term onwards after not having a touch in the first term, using her clean hands in close to record seven disposals by half-time. Wiencke is known for her extraction abilities and she certainly did that when on-ball, but she had a couple of brilliant run-down tackles on opponents to win holding the ball free kicks. Really stood tall when the pressure gauge was right up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n