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#22<\/strong> Darcie Prosser-Shaw<\/a>
Midfielder | 171cm | 02\/06\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 20 disposals, 3 marks, 2 tackles, 2 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Giants’ busiest ball-winner, Prosser-Shaw constantly sought the contest and moved the ball with intent from half-back through the midfield. Her clearance work was a highlight \u2014 winning first use at the centre bounce on multiple occasions and charging into attacking territory \u2014 while her clean release handball under pressure was a consistent feature. She had a crack at goal midway through the second term before being dragged down, showing a forward dimension to her game. Her lightning hands in traffic stood out, though she was occasionally susceptible in one-on-one marking contests overhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#23<\/strong> Sophia Gaukrodger<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 173cm | 16\/01\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 21 disposals, 4 marks, 6 tackles, 4 clearances, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The over-ager worked across multiple roles, laying six tackles to complement her disposal count and proving difficult to dispossess once she had the ball. A neat turn and hitup on the wing in the third term was her best moment with the ball, while her composure under pressure \u2014 throwing it on the boot to clear danger from defence on more than one occasion \u2014 underlined her work rate. Functional rather than electric, but a reliable presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#30<\/strong> Morgan Stevens<\/a>
Wing\/Defender | 177cm | 13\/08\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 9 disposals, 1 mark, 2 tackles, 1 inside 50, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Stevens did her best work quietly in the defensive half, providing clean options out of the back 50 throughout the day. Her kicking was a genuine asset \u2014 long, accurate, and well-weighted even under pressure \u2014 with a couple of particularly deft touches in the final term showing real footballing composure. Once again showed her value as a wing when not behind the ball as she covers the ground well and reads the play exceptionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Morgan Stevens made the most of her nine disposals. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n #31 <\/strong>Zoe Curry<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 172cm | 09\/10\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 10 disposals, 1 mark, 2 tackles, 6 clearances, 3 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Six clearances from 10 disposals tells you everything you need to know about Curry’s day \u2014 she was dominant at the coalface, winning the hard ball and releasing by hand with sharp instincts. Her second quarter was her best, with a strong contested mark at half-forward before playing on to thump it deep, then winning another clearance while being tackled to get boot to ball. Her release handball was a feature all day. The outside game can continue to develop, but Curry’s contested output is elite for the draft crop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#32<\/strong> Alana Fraser<\/a>
Tall Defender | 175cm | 27\/09\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 12 disposals, 2 marks, 1 tackle, 4 hitouts, 1 inside 50, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fraser provided steady defensive work, with a fantastic contested intercept mark inside defensive 50 the highlight \u2014 she read the ball well, positioned cleanly, and moved it efficiently. Her overlap runs and neat hands when venturing forward were a bonus. Her disposal by foot in particular really stood out as she pinpointed passes coming out of the back half at an elite efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#34<\/strong> Billie Hamilton<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 168cm | 14\/11\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 13 disposals, 1 mark, 2 tackles, 2 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bottom-ager was the Giants’ most impactful forward, kicking two goals – a booming long kick in the first half and a composed left-foot set shot from a tight angle in the final term. Her physicality was notable for a younger player, with strong body work at half-forward and a willingness to contest at ground level. The combination of power and forward instinct suggests plenty of upside as she matures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
LIONS ACADEMY:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
#1 <\/strong>Lily Quigley<\/a>
Wing | 160cm | 26\/11\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 21 disposals, 8 marks, 2 tackles, 3 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eight marks from a wing is a standout return, with Quigley’s reliability in the air for a small very good, and often thanks to her incredible work rate and speed-endurance mix. The over-ager’s goal in the first term was a moment of opportunism, pouncing on a loose ball near goal and dribbling home with composure. She was effective at both ends, with her two-way running and clean decision making the hallmarks of a polished performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#2<\/strong> Molly Ferguson<\/a>
Midfielder | 161cm | 20\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 20 disposals, 4 marks, 1 tackle, 4 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ferguson produced two moments of genuine brilliance alongside a sound all-round display. Her first goal \u2014 a shake and shrug of a tackle 30 metres out before turning and slotting it with real conviction – was a highlight-reel finish, while her second from a strong mark in the pocket showed composure on a tight-angle set shot. She stood up consistently in contested situations and her intercept mark in defence and bullet kick off half-back in the third term showed her influence extended well beyond the forward half. A class act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#3<\/strong> Ameleia Murray<\/a>
Defender\/Midfielder | 163cm | 13\/09\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 26 disposals, 2 marks, 2 tackles, 5 clearances, 7 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bottom-ager put in arguably the best performance on the ground, backing up a strong Round 1 with a 26-disposal effort that touched every phase of play. Murray’s ground-covering ability is her standout trait \u2014 she was in defensive positions mopping up, winning clearances through the middle, and pushing inside 50 in consecutive passages throughout. A smart piece of play in the third term, working in front of her opponent to bring a contested ball to ground and release to Petrides, summed up her football IQ. Seven inside 50s from a defender\/midfielder is a remarkable return. One of the competition’s most exciting young prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6<\/strong> Zoe Petrides<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 165cm | 28\/09\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 12 disposals, 3 marks, 3 tackles, 1 clearance, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Petrides was smart and dangerous whenever the ball came her way inside 50, with her ability to read the play ahead of opponents a defining quality. Her goal came from pure positional awareness \u2014 being in the right spot to soccer home after McIlwain kept the ball alive at the line. A strong lead and chest mark to open the third term, followed immediately by a pinpoint short pass into a scoring position, was her best passage of play. Busy and influential without dominating the stats sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9<\/strong> Edie Fraser<\/a>
Tall Forward | 174cm | 28\/08\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 12 disposals, 3 marks, 1 tackle, 1 clearance, 5 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bottom-ager was lively in the front half, presenting well on the lead and reading the play to put herself in dangerous positions consistently. Her goal came from a strong contested mark, and she was unlucky not to have more \u2014 twice denied by what appeared to be a touch on the line. A powerful kick to the goalsquare from 40 metres showed her physicality, and her willingness to accept the ball under pressure was evident throughout. Promising signs for one of the most naturally gifted bottom-age forwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#18<\/strong> Freya Ross<\/a>
Wing | 169cm | 04\/11\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 16 disposals, 4 marks, 2 tackles, 2 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ross had a great day out and really impacted on the scoreboard with a pair of majors. Both came from impeccable timing \u2014 reading the ball off hands and finishing with composure, first from 30 metres off a step, and then from a set shot at the same range in the second term. Ross was active across the wing and half-back in between, with her marking clean throughout. She finds the right position at the right moment with impressive regularity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#19<\/strong> Mia Geere<\/a>
Midfielder | 171cm | 08\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 21 disposals, 5 marks, 2 tackles, 2 clearance, 7 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Geere was composed and consistently excellent, doing much of her best work in the quieter moments of the game. Her ball use was the standout \u2014 every kick well-weighted and well-directed, whether finding a leading target inside 50 or switching the ball to Ross on the arc for a marking opportunity. She won the first centre clearance of the second term as well and though not a massive clearance player on the day, did her best work in transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n