{"id":209723,"date":"2026-03-13T07:14:55","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T21:14:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/?p=209723"},"modified":"2026-03-13T07:14:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T21:14:57","slug":"2026-aflw-draft-qa-beth-morris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2026\/03\/13\/2026-aflw-draft-qa-beth-morris\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 AFLW Draft Q&A: Beth Morris"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

BENDIGO Pioneers midfielder Beth Morris<\/a> is a tough inside ball-winner who earned a spot in the Vic Country hub off the back of some consistent Talent League Girls football. Set to play a number of roles in 2026, Morris will look to take her game to another level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We spoke to Morris at the recent Talent League Girls Preseason Testing event about her footy journey, game, inspirations and goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q: Beth, tell us a little bit about your footy journey?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BM:<\/strong> “I grew up playing with the boys. I started with Auskick and worked my way up for the Echuca Football Club. Then after 14s there’s the rule that you can’t play with the boys anymore, so I transferred over the bridge to Moama footy club and played with the girls so have been there for the last five years.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: In terms of that rise from local up to the Pios?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BM:<\/strong> “I started Pios my first game when I was 15. It was definitely a speed shock more so, but it’s put us in good stead.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Do you see yourself playing midfield again or a couple of different roles?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BM:<\/strong> “I’ll probably play a couple of different roles to show my outside game a bit more this year, but I’m most reliable in that inside role.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What do you see as some of the strengths in your game?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BM:<\/strong> “My aerobic capacity along with my quick hands out of the stoppage, and my clearance craft also.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: What about the improvements you’re looking to make?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BM:<\/strong> “Just my long-range kicking really that I’m working on at the minute.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Who’s had the most influence on your career?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BM:<\/strong> “My parents have definitely had the most influence on me. They’ve just supported me all the way and do everything for me.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Which AFLW club do you support?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BM:<\/strong> “I support Richmond Tigers.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Is there a reason? Family?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BM:<\/strong> “My whole family supported them growing up so I haven’t just jumped on the bandwagon after all those premierships.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Who’s a player you look up to or model your game on at the top level?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BM:<\/strong> “I look up to Ellie McKenzie<\/strong>, she’s just a gun and can play all positions. Really versatile for the Tiges”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q: Finally, what goals do you set for yourself this year?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

BM:<\/strong> “Consistent footy along with showing my leadership aspect, and at the end of the day get drafted.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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