{"id":215013,"date":"2026-05-19T15:34:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T05:34:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/?p=215013"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:34:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T05:34:43","slug":"2026-talent-league-girls-r7-notes-dandenong-stingrays-vs-giants-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2026\/05\/19\/2026-talent-league-girls-r7-notes-dandenong-stingrays-vs-giants-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Talent League Girls R7 notes: Dandenong Stingrays vs. Giants Academy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>DANDENONG Stingrays came back from a 23-point quarter time deficit to GWS Giants Academy and kicked six goals to three to finish the game and tie the contest in a thrilling end. The Stingrays actually lead by seven points with seven minutes to play before<strong> Majella Day<\/strong> took advantage of a 50m penalty call to deliver from long-range and then draw the scores level in the final two minutes. Despite the ball ending up in Dandenong&#8217;s forward 50 as the siren sounded, the Stingrays settled for the two points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In what was an even contest, there were plenty of players who caught the eye with valuable contributions.<\/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'>Dandenong Stingrays<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/dandenong-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>GIANTS Academy<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/gws-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>DANDENONG STINGRAYS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#1<\/strong> <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"156127\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/sophie-white\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sophie White<\/a><br><strong>Ruck\/Defender | 184cm | 18\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 10 disposals, 1 mark, 3 tackles, 24 hitouts, 1 clearance, 3 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply dominated from start to finish when in the ruck with her leap &#8211; and extra centimetres &#8211; over her opponents, leading to getting first hands to it nearly each and every time. She has the raw athleticism and ruck craft that naturally catches the eye, and while her fundamentals are still building, showed she has the ability to roll back into defence when required and be an intercepting target when the Giants Academy had the wind. Combined with Zach all day, and had a textbook tap to Whitten for the Stingrays&#8217; first goal of the day three minutes into the second term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#2<\/strong> <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"139521\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/molly-reimers\/\" target=\"_blank\">Molly Reimers<\/a><br><strong>Utility | 169cm | 25\/07\/2007<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 19 disposals, 2 marks, 9 tackles, 4 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50, 1 goal, 2 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reimers has truly become a &#8216;fix it&#8217; player, with the natural forward moving on-ball and then also spending time in the back half when the Stingrays were under the pump. She only took the two marks, but is known for her aerial presence, even winning a couple of clearances when she went into the middle to start the third term. Her goal came from long-range late in the second term, and her defensive pressure in particular was very strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#3 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"156102\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/scarlett-marsh\/\" target=\"_blank\">Scarlett Marsh<\/a><br><strong>Midfielder\/Defender | 162cm | 03\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 16 disposals, 1 mark, 3 tackles, 5 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though Marsh has had better games this season, she still played her role and had some nice touches forward of centre and then late in the game where the Stingrays needed her composure. She worked well on-ball to feed it out to her teammates, whilst reading the play effectively in transition to help the defence. Marsh&#8217;s best play came in the third term when she spun out of two tacklers dished off, won it back then put it on a platter for Clish who duly saluted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#5<\/strong> <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"156125\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/gabrielle-mehrmann\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gabrielle Mehrmann<\/a><br><strong>Key Defender | 180cm | 11\/09\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 9 disposals, 4 marks, 1 tackle, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mehrmann does not shy away from the big jobs, and few come bigger than Day, whom the Stingrays tall did not start on, but after the tall had kicked an early one and looked dangerous, moved onto her. While Day has her once in front on the lead, Mehrmann was often spotted hanging off her, not willing to give her an inch. She took a terrific one-on-one mark in the first term using her body well, and was enormous in the fourth term, clunking several intercept marks and defending bravely. Made a few errors by foot in the breeze, but overall was tireless in working the ball from danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#10<\/strong> <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"156107\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/evi-irving\/\" target=\"_blank\">Evi Irving<\/a><br><strong>Midfielder | 167cm | 18\/12\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 15 disposals, 2 marks, 5 tackles, 1 clearance, 5 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Irving had some neat highlights throughout the game, including a potential goal-saving tackle on the much bigger <strong>Annabelle McHale<\/strong> in the second term, and winning the first centre clearance of the third quarter. Though not a huge clearance player when inside, Irving provides some nice dash downfield, and is a highly offensive-running player while still having defensive instincts which come from her time as a two-way running winger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#11 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"186441\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/lily-brittain\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lily Brittain<\/a><br><strong>Forward\/Wing | 161cm | 26\/01\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 15 disposals, 7 tackles, 1 clearance, 3 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While she did not get the midfield minutes she has in past weeks, Brittain applied the same amount of pressure in a forward\/wing role working up and down the ground and using her athletic gifts to break lines and attack ferociously. Her defensive pressure was elite, and she is quick to dispose of the ball the bulk of the time, usually looking to kick long and direct downfield. Her balance is terrific, and while still light, she packs a punch and is almost always used in link-up plays between the arcs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#12<\/strong> <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"156101\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/zoe-zach\/\" target=\"_blank\">Zoe Zach<\/a><br><strong>Midfielder | 165cm | 09\/12\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 20 disposals, 1 mark, 3 tackles, 7 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A coming of age for Zach after a busy game the week before, as the former defender is now a bonafide midfielder. Her centre clearance work in particular caught the eye, often getting first hands to it and feeding it out to teammates, or roaming around the back, connecting off White&#8217;s palmdown and clearing the ball to space. That composure under pressure can still develop, but her hands are clean, even when tackled or under immense heat, and she can quickly dish off well. Thrives on the contested nature of footy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DS-Marlee-Black-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-215031\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DS-Marlee-Black-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DS-Marlee-Black-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DS-Marlee-Black-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DS-Marlee-Black-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DS-Marlee-Black-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DS-Marlee-Black-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/DS-Marlee-Black.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Marlee Black celebrates her goal. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#13 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"156104\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/marlee-black\/\" target=\"_blank\">Marlee Black<\/a><br><strong>Wing\/Forward | 165cm | 09\/12\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 13 disposals, 6 tackles, 2 clearances, 1 inside 50, 1 goal, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dandenong skipper popped up throughout the match, earning free kicks for going in hard, and played an unselfish brand of football. In a competition where players lean towards showing off their own traits, Black is a team-first player, always eyeing off teammates in better positions, or dishing off to the runner if she does not think she can execute effectively from her position. Kicked a brilliant snap goal to put her team in front to start the fourth term, and had two more chances from long-range after that in the final five minutes, but both just fell short.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#14 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"187226\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/annie-clish\/\" target=\"_blank\">Annie Clish<\/a><br><strong>Forward | 170cm | 25\/05\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 8 disposals, 3 marks, 2 tackles, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With her forward craft at an 11\/10, Clish has the potential to provide plenty of sleepless nights for opponents anytime she goes near the pill. While not having a stack of opportunities, the bottom-ager only needs a split second, with her goal midway through the third term a perfect play. She gathered on the boundary, looked to be corralled and then pulled off a ridiculous sidestep in the blink of an eye before nailing the checkside from the tightest of angles. That was her second major after a straightforward close-range goal, and aside from one shot that just fell short, constantly looked dangerous inside 50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#25<\/strong> <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"185206\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jasmine-whitten\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jasmine Whitten<\/a><br><strong>Forward | 160cm | 16\/02\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 18 disposals, 5 tackles, 1 clearance, 3 inside 50s, 1 goal, 2 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The top-ager&#8217;s performance was worth a mention because she played a key role linking up between midfield and attack, often coming out to win the ball and feeding it out to teammates or kicking into dangerous spots. While not completely polished all the time, Whitten showed class reading the tap from White inside 50 early in the second term to rove the ball and slam home a goal to get her team up and about. Had a couple more chances that just missed, while setting up <strong>Hannah Griffiths <\/strong>with a key goal in the third term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#26<\/strong> <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"186439\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ella-bologa\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ella Bologa<\/a><br><strong>Defender | 161cm | 10\/09\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 14 disposals, 2 marks, 4 tackles, 2 inside 50s, 6 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Boasting composure and smarts beyond her years, Bologa fills the role left by Marsh&#8217;s move into the midfield. While the latter has spent most late games beside her, the bottom-ager has stepped up to be that relieving option out of the back half, using the ball efficiently &#8211; and even potently at times &#8211; to find targets downfield. Bologa looks safe with ball in hand, and is not afraid to bite off the corridor kick if it&#8217;s there, and she competes strongly in the air for her size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#45 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"188936\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/amelia-hamod\/\" target=\"_blank\">Amelia Hamod<\/a><br><strong>Forward\/Ruck | 186cm | 03\/09\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 12 disposals, 6 marks, 2 tackles, 14 hitouts, 1 clearnace, 5i nside 50s, 1 rebound 50, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A towering presence around the ground, as soon as Hamod got front position, it was all over for the Giants Academy who had to hope she dropped the ball or the umpire did not pick up the incoming infringement. She played predominantly forward but also rotated into the ruck, with a nice leap, and good hands that were reliable more than anything. A left-footer, Hamod is still ironing out some fundamentals, but looks a high-upside, long-term prospect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>GIANTS ACADEMY:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#1 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"178814\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/isla-judd\/\" target=\"_blank\">Isla Judd<\/a><br><strong>Wing\/Defender | 166cm | 12\/10\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 14 disposals, 1 mark, 6 tackles, 2 inside 50s, 5 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Judd has strung together a couple of good weeks with the Giants Academy and finished off her Talent League Girls campaign with a great defensive performance as well as some nice touches forward of centre. The top-ager&#8217;s tackling and work rate were on display, saving a likely goal from <strong>Lily Brittain<\/strong> in the defensive 50. Judd does have some tricks up her sleeve as well, selling some candy and effectively dishing off at half-back in the third term, then hitting a nice pass inside 50 in the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#12<\/strong> <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"178797\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ariella-paterson\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ariella Paterson<\/a><br><strong>Wing | 170cm | 22\/11\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 16 disposals, 2 marks, 4 tackles, 1 inside 50, 1 rebound 50, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting it done at both ends, Paterson is not always a high-possession winner, but she can have some serious impact with ball in hand. Her first notable touch was a goal, getting deep inside 50 to the right spot where she slammed home an early major thanks to her work rate. She applied pressure in the defensive half, covering the ground well, then set up Day with a couple of brilliant passes inside 50. Has the low bullet kicks in her arsenal as well which helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#25 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"134922\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/majella-day\/\" target=\"_blank\">Majella Day<\/a><br><strong>Tall Forward | 173cm | 11\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 15 disposals, 9 marks, 3 tackles, 3 inside 50s, 4 goals, 2 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An unstoppable force who just continued to present against a quality defence, booting two first quarter goals &#8211; and should have been a third &#8211; then kicked the last goal of the game to tie the match. That latter goal came with some crafty smarts when O&#8217;Sullivan won a 50m penalty and should have been the recipient of the kick for goal, but instead Day raced over and picked up the ball, waving off her teammate. She went back and delivered from long-range to cut the deficit to just one point, then marked on the tightest of angles in the dying minutes to take a shot from the boundary. Her attempt hit the post, which made it 4.2 for the day, but meant the Giants came away with the draw. So strong in the air, and moved well around inside 50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GWS-Majella-Day-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-215033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GWS-Majella-Day-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GWS-Majella-Day-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GWS-Majella-Day-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GWS-Majella-Day-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GWS-Majella-Day-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GWS-Majella-Day-32x21.jpg 32w, https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GWS-Majella-Day.jpg 1944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Majella Day slotted another four goals in the draw. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#28<\/strong> <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"159196\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/evie-henley\/\" target=\"_blank\">Evie Henley<\/a><br><strong>Midfielder\/Defender | 173cm | 13\/07\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 20 disposals, 7 marks, 8 tackles, 2 clearances, 1 inside 50, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Henley was able to rotate between midfield and defence again, with her size and strength a key feature in the contest. She competes so well overhead &#8211; usually clunking the mark or bringing the ball to ground &#8211; before following up with fierce tackles. She can sometimes turn the ball over when going long, but her short passing is effective and she intercepts from the defensive half on the regular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#29 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"178817\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/addison-hickey\/\" target=\"_blank\">Addison Hickey<\/a><br><strong>Defender | 172cm | 09\/06\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 19 disposals, 2 marks, 4 tackles, 3 clearances, 6 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Provided some nice run and carry down the ground, often mopping up in the back half and pumping it forward, or peeling off to be an option between the arcs. She impacted defensively with her attack on the footy and opponent, and was willing to take risks with her disposals in order to put the ball into dangerous positions in transition. Her hands ovehead were strong when needed and she was constantly involved in the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#30<\/strong> <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"159212\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/morgan-stevens\/\" target=\"_blank\">Morgan Stevens<\/a><br><strong>Defender\/Ruck | 177cm | 13\/08\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 11 disposals, 2 tackles, 7 hitouts, 1 clearance, 1 inside 50, 8 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing predominantly in her deep defensive role, Stevens started the fourth quarter in the ruck, and while she is not going to be able to quell the likes of White at the centre ball-ups, did better around the ground. She is most influential in her running defensive role, where she has a booming kick that clears the ball long down the line. Another consistent outing to round out a strong top-age Talent League campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#31<\/strong> <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"213992\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/evana-butler\/\" target=\"_blank\">Evana Butler<\/a><br><strong>Defender\/Midfielder | 178cm | 12\/01\/2010<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 15 disposals, 5 tackles, 2 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The double bottom-ager had her moments in the game, getting some on-ball minutes after a successful Under 16s carnival last month. She towered over her opponents in the middle, and applied pressure in the back half to force turnovers or keep herself in the contest. Her sidestep in traffic for a tall was very good, and while rushed at times, has a booming kick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#32 <\/strong><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"178818\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/alana-fraser\/\" target=\"_blank\">Alana Fraser<\/a><br><strong>Tall Defender | 175cm | 29\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 17 disposals, 4 marks, 4 tackles, 6 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another rock solid performance from the skilful and strong Fraser, who was an intercepting force in the back half of the ground. She picked off repeat forward forays time and time again, and even took the odd kickout. When able to seize the moment, she has the potential for pinpoint passes into the corridor, and generally makes good decisions with ball in hand to match her execution. She gave away a few free kicks late in the game in rare lapses of concentration, but as a whole, put up a strong performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#33<\/strong> <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"178821\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/zara-neil\/\" target=\"_blank\">Zara Neil<\/a><br><strong>Midfielder\/Forward | 169cm | 09\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 14 disposals, 1 mark, 7 tackles, 5 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strong midfielder started on-ball most of the time then rotated forward where she could be a target. While not having a stack of it, her inside work is where she shines, feeding the ball out to teammates with clean hands, and using her strength to lay some bone-crunching tackles. Though she can throw it on the boot at times, Neil does have a nice sidestep in traffic which adds to her overall profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#34<\/strong> <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"186919\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/billie-hamilton\/\" target=\"_blank\">Billie Hamilton<\/a><br><strong>Forward | 168cm | 14\/11\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 12 disposals, 2 marks, 7 tackles, 3 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The powerful Hamilton was a secondary target to Day inside 50 and uses her strong frame and fierce competitive attitude to hunt the ball and the ball carrier. The younger sister of AFLW players Lexi and Cynthia, Hamilton bears some similar traits, and never takes a backwards step. The left-footer kicked a nice goal in the second term off a step and constantly remained alert in the front half of the ground. Competes in the air without any fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>#37<\/strong> <a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"178820\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/lauren-osullivan\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lauren O&#8217;Sullivan<\/a><br><strong>Ruck\/Defender | 171cm | 17\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stats:<\/strong> 13 disposals, 4 marks, 3 tackles, 5 hitouts, 1 clearance, 4 inside 50s, 6 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>O&#8217;Sullivan started in the ruck and then rotated into defence, and while she had her work cut out for her in the former, did well in the latter. She reads the ball exceptionally well and has a booming kick, and though she can be prone to turnovers by clearing the danger, she is usually the one to win it straight back. Strong in the air and fierce at ground level. O&#8217;Sullivan occasionally infringed with her tackling, but never wavered in her attack and want to drive the ball downfield.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\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\/sophie-white\/\">Sophie White<\/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\/molly-reimers\/\">Molly Reimers<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"object-mention_single\"><div class=\"tag tag--is-clickable\"><a class=\"tag-text _dc_mention_p\" 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