HEAT 1.0 | 4.1 | 6.1 | 7.3 (45)<\/strong> GOALS:<\/strong> BEST:<\/strong> BOG:<\/strong> >> SCOUTING NOTES: <\/strong>NTFL Under 18 Futures Boys<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n TEAM HEAT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #2 <\/strong>Akia-Marie Lake<\/a> One of two multiple goalkickers for the Heat, Lake was electric with every touch. She attacked the loose ball at speed, showcasing great instincts and anticipation to part the seas inside forward 50. Lake\u2019s crumbing ability led to both majors, in the first and third quarters, as she broke towards goal with confidence and dare. Few could lay a hand on her throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #3 Taniesha John-Forrest<\/strong> John-Forrest was named best on ground for the Heat after a performance which included attacking and defensive highlights. Above all, her speed was a go-to weapon with and without the ball. Whether taking on opponents or hunting them down with terrific tackle pressure, John-Forrest played with plenty of vigour. She also bagged a goal in the second quarter, swooping on an errant set shot in the pocket before cutting inside to checkside the ball home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #7 <\/strong>Makenzy Smith<\/a> Smith had her magnet shuffled to both sides of midfield and up forward, and she proved up to the task. She produced the first clean centre break of the game and showed good strength over the loose ball. On the outside, Smith managed to find space around the ground as a marking option. Her lone goal for the game came during a one-on-one contest in the goalsquare, worrying her opponent as the ball bobbled before snatching it off the ground to convert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #10 Keira Pilkie<\/strong> Pilkie was under the pump from the get-go in Team Heat\u2019s defence, but stood up to a difficult task. She started out with a clean intercept mark and took on the kick-in duties for her side, looking to gain metres before utilising her favoured left foot. While it was difficult to break the Spears\u2019 wall at times, Pilkie kept trying to drive the ball forward and scrapped hard when it was in dispute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #14 <\/strong>Grace Anstess<\/a> Anstess had claims on being the Heat\u2019s best player on Saturday as she played a key hand both in midfield and defence. The co-captain played with great spirit, attacking the ball hard but making sure to celebrate both her teammates and the opposition. Her tackling and ability to prise the loose ball were terrific, along with the surge play she offered off half-back. There were times where she acted as a brick wall for the Heat, cutting off everything before slingshotting the ball forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #19 Miley Cunningham<\/strong> Cunningham produced some exciting passages in the ruck, especially during the first half. She showcased her athleticism in a well matched ruck battle, leaping high and keeping her feet to follow up at ground level. Her agility and willingness to surge the ball forward led to several forward 50 entries, and she ended up spending plenty of time in attack during the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #29 Chanelle Fejo<\/strong> Fejo was the Heat’s attacking centrepiece, booting two goals and having plenty of play flow through her. She presented up the ground effectively, acting as a link piece as her side moved the ball inside 50. Fejo\u2019s clean hands allowed her to mark from front position and she also finished well in open play. Her snap over the shoulder cut the margin to four points before half time, and she later stepped inside for another great finish in the third term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n TEAM SPEARS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n #4 Harmony Lacey<\/strong> Lacey dipped into her bag of tricks and sold plenty of candy on Saturday, baulking the opposition countless times as she showed off her rugby background. She couldn\u2019t quite finish off her good work to impact the scoreboard, but created plenty of forward 50 passages with great flair and dare. Lacey\u2019s ability to take the game on caused headaches for the Heat defenders all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #5 Amber Quinn<\/strong> Quinn was deservedly awarded Team Spears\u2019 best on ground medal for a true captain\u2019s performance. She set the standard in midfield and provided plenty of impetus on the way forward, running in waves to get the ball moving inside 50. Her repeat efforts kept her side on the front foot and she helped lock the ball in with good positioning behind the play. Quinn ran out the game strongly, popping up with several intercept marks to create repeat scoring opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n #8 <\/strong>Layla May<\/a> May was right up there with co-captain Quinn during the first half, putting in a dominant showing on both sides of midfield. Her burst running and agility made her a ball winner who could hurt the opposition, bringing the ball from in to out. May was also hard at it on the defensive end with some big bumps and rugged efforts to win the loose balls, proving all-action while at her best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
SPEARS 3.5 | 4.5 | 6.5 | 10.6 (66)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heat: <\/strong>C. Fejo 2, A. Lake 2, T. John-Forrest, R. Ryan, M. Smith
Spears: <\/strong>C. Johnston 5, A. Ward 2, A. Ah Fat, A. McGarvie, S. Rankine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heat: <\/strong>T. John-Forrest, G. Anstess, M. Smith, C. Fejo, D. Daly, K. Pilkie
Spears: <\/strong>A. Quinn, K. Ilett, C. Johnston, B. Akers, H. Lacey, A. Bucklar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Heat: <\/strong>Taniesha John-Forrest (Tiwi Bombers)
Spears: <\/strong>Amber Quinn (Nightcliff)<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/NTFL-Under-18-Futures-Girls-2026.jpg\")
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