{"id":215788,"date":"2026-05-29T17:20:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T07:20:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/?p=215788"},"modified":"2026-05-29T17:22:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T07:22:51","slug":"tlg-r9-top-4-fancies-battle-it-out-in-early-finals-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/afl\/2026\/05\/29\/tlg-r9-top-4-fancies-battle-it-out-in-early-finals-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"TLG R9: Top 4 fancies battle it out in early finals preview"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>AS THE Northern Academies have now wrapped up their stints in the Talent League Girls competition, the 13 full-time teams recommence in a series of smaller rounds leading up to and through the national carnival as part of an extended regular season. Returning for Round 9 are the top four teams from those sides, with a grand final rematch between the unbeaten Dandenong Stingrays and reigning premiers Eastern Ranges, while Oakleigh Chargers and Murray Bushrangers loom as the best of the rest thus far in third and fourth respectively.<\/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'>Eastern Ranges<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Eastern-Ranges-logo-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday, May 30 @ Kinetic Stadium, Frankston, 4:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TALE OF THE TAPE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dandenong Stingrays:<\/strong> 1st (4-1-0, 197.5%) | WWWWD<br><strong>Eastern Ranges: <\/strong>2nd (3-2, 135.8%) | WWWLL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PLAYERS TO WATCH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Dandenong Stingrays:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"156102\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/scarlett-marsh\/\" target=\"_blank\">Scarlett Marsh<\/a> (Midfielder\/Defender) &#8211; 18.2 disposals, 2.6 marks, 4.4 tackles, 4.4 clearances, 4.0 inside 50s, 1.4 rebound 50s<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"186441\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/lily-brittain\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lily Brittain<\/a> (Utility) &#8211; 16.6 disposals, 1.0 marks, 3.6 tackles, 1.4 clearances, 2.8 inside 50s, 3 goals<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"156127\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/sophie-white\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sophie White<\/a> (Ruck) &#8211; 6.0 disposals, 23.7 hitouts, 1.3 tackles, 2.0 inside 50s, 1.0 rebound 50s<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"187226\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/annie-clish\/\" target=\"_blank\">Annie Clish<\/a> (Forward) &#8211; 10.4 disposals, 3.4 marks, 2.2 tackles, 1.2 inside 50s, 12 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Eastern Ranges:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"151891\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/emily-rankin\/\" target=\"_blank\">Emily Rankin<\/a> (Midfielder\/Forward) &#8211; 27.0 disposals, 3.0 marks, 7.4 tackles, 5.6 clearances, 4.4 inside 50s, 1.8 rebound 50s, 3 goals<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"151889\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/brylee-anderson\/\" target=\"_blank\">Brylee Anderson<\/a> (Midfielder) &#8211; 26.0 disposals, 4.5 marks, 6.8 tackles, 3.3 clearances, 3.8 inside 50s, 1.5 rebound 50s, 1 goal<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"151920\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/scout-semple\/\" target=\"_blank\">Scout Semple<\/a> (Midfielder\/Forward) &#8211; 18.5 disposals, 2.5 marks, 2.8 inside 50s, 3.5 clearances, 2.3 inside 50s, 1 goal<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"155930\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/lara-williams\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lara Williams<\/a> (Utility) &#8211; 16.8 disposals, 2.8 marks, 3.4 tackles, 1.2 clearances, 3.2 inside 50s, 2.6 rebound 50s, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An absolute blockbuster of a match and it has been a while since Eastern Ranges lost back-to-back matches, going down to a couple of quality Northern Academy outfits. They&#8217;ll be hungry to bounce back and realistically at full strength should get the win, but it&#8217;s hard to deny how well the Stingrays are playing as such an even squad at the moment.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\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'>Oakleigh Chargers<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/oakleigh-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Murray Bushrangers<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/murray-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday, May 30 @ Wangaratta Showgrounds, 12pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TALE OF THE TAPE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Murray Bushrangers:<\/strong> 4th (3-3, 92.8%) | WLLWL<br><strong>Oakleigh Chargers:<\/strong> 3rd (3-3, 109.6%) | WLLWW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PLAYERS TO WATCH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Murray Bushrangers:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"151842\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/carmela-perri\/\" target=\"_blank\">Carmela Perri<\/a> (Midfielder\/Forward) &#8211; 29.6 disposals, 2.6 marks, 9.0 tackles, 3.8 clearances, 4.0 inside 50s, 1.0 rebound 50s, 2 goals<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"151843\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/eliza-roche\/\" target=\"_blank\">Eliza Roche<\/a> (Forward\/Midfielder) &#8211; 15.8 disposals, 2.2 marks, 5.2 tackles, 2.6 clearances, 3.4 inside 50s, 7 goals<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"151883\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/skylah-mcpherson\/\" target=\"_blank\">Skylah McPherson<\/a> (Midfielder\/Forward) &#8211; 22.0 disposals, 2.6 marks, 8.6 tackles, 3.8 clearances, 4.2 inside 50s, 4 goals<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"199125\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ebony-chapman\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ebony Chapman<\/a> (Forward) &#8211; 9.0 disposals, 2.0 marks, 2.6 tackles, 5 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Oakleigh Chargers:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"169248\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/isabella-mazzei\/\" target=\"_blank\">Isabella Mazzei<\/a> (Midfielder) &#8211; 23.4 disposals, 7.4 tackles, 6.0 clearances, 4.2 inside 50s, 2.8 rebound 50s, 1 goal<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"185404\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/scarlett-bown\/\" target=\"_blank\">Scarlett Bown<\/a> (Forward) &#8211; 14.2 disposals, 3.2 marks, 3.0 tackles, 2.2 inside 50s, 6 goals<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"151953\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/leni-lockyer\/\" target=\"_blank\">Leni Lockyer<\/a> (Utility) &#8211; 12.6 disposals, 5.0 tackles, 2.0 clearances, 1.2 inside 50s, 1.0 rebound 50s<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"168925\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/isabelle-godfrey\/\" target=\"_blank\">Isabelle Godfrey<\/a> (Wing) &#8211; 15.0 disposals, 2.8 marks, 3.4 tackles, 2.0 inside 50s, 3.4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A blockbuster match up between two sides that should be there at the pointy end and were last year&#8217;s losing preliminary finalists. While both have been understrength to start the season and are still missing some key names, there is enough depth to make it an entertaining contest.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\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'>Bendigo Pioneers<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Bendigo_Pioneers_logo-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Calder Cannons<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/FB_IMG_1728076435556-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday, May 30 @ Queen Elizabeth Oval, 11:00am<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TALE OF THE TAPE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bendigo Pioneers:<\/strong> 13th (1-5, 38.3%) | LLWLL<br><strong>Calder Cannons:<\/strong> 7th (2-3, 95.0%) | LWLWL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PLAYERS TO WATCH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Bendigo Pioneers:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"128776\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/lacey-nihill\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lacey Nihill<\/a> (Utility) &#8211; 28.8 disposals, 4.6 marks, 8.0 tackles, 2.4 clearances, 4.6 inside 50s, 3.2 rebound 50s<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"156122\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/georgia-garlick\/\" target=\"_blank\">Georgia Garlick<\/a> (Defender) &#8211; 22.0 disposals, 3.2 marks, 5.6 tackles, 2.4 clearances, 1.0 inside 50s, 5.6 rebound 50s<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"139518\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/issy-boulton\/\" target=\"_blank\">Issy Boulton<\/a> (Utility) &#8211; 22.8 disposals, 2.7 marks, 8.7 tackles, 4.2 clearances, 4.2 inside 50s, 1.0 rebound 50s, 8 goals<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"185140\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/sage-dennis\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sage Dennis<\/a> (Forward\/Midfielder) &#8211; 17.8 disposals, 3.0 marks, 6.3 tackles, 2.3 clearances, 1.8 inside 50s, 1.8 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Calder Cannons:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"188901\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/renee-ford\/\" target=\"_blank\">Renee Ford<\/a> (Midfielder) &#8211; 24.0 disposals, 10.3 tackles, 5.0 clearances, 1.0 inside 50s, 2.3 rebound 50s, 2 goals<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"155940\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/sienna-colgan\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sienna Colgan<\/a> (Midfielder) &#8211; 19.3 disposals, 2.8 marks, 4.5 tackles, 2.3 clearances, 2.0 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s, 2 goals<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"196688\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/lily-frangoulis\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lily Frangoulis<\/a> (Midfielder\/Forward) &#8211; 17.0 disposals, 8.0 tackles, 3.4 clearances, 2.6 inside 50s<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"187209\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/elebertina-schuliga\/\" target=\"_blank\">Elebertina Schuliga<\/a> (Wing\/Midfielder) &#8211; 17.0 disposals, 2.3 marks, 9.0 tackles, 2.0 clearances, 4.7 inside 50s, 1.7 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calder has shown to be that step above when at full strength, and though coming off a loss to the Northern Territory &#8211; the team that the Pioneers managed to beat easily in the Top End &#8211; expect the Cannons to have a host of big names returning. If all the Pios big guns can fire, they can give it a shake, though.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\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'>Western Jets<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/western-150x150.png' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Geelong Falcons<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/geelong-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday, May 30 @ DSV Stadium, 11:00am<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TALE OF THE TAPE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Western Jets: <\/strong>6th (2-3, 110.2%) | WLWLL<br><strong>Geelong Falcons: <\/strong>12th (1-4, 38.8%) | LWLLL<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PLAYERS TO WATCH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Western Jets:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"169354\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/addison-west\/\" target=\"_blank\">Addison West<\/a> (Midfielder) 23.4 disposals, 2.8 marks, 5.6 tackles, 4.4 clearances, 3.6 inside 50s, 2.0 rebound 50s, 3 goals<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"169365\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/nartasha-elbayeh\/\" target=\"_blank\">Nartasha Elbayeh<\/a> (Forward) &#8211; <br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"151796\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/tayla-olivieri-2\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tayla Olivieri<\/a> (Midfielder\/Forward) 16.3 disposals, 1.5 marks, 8.0 tackles, 1.5 clearances, 3.3 inside 50s, 3 goals<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"151793\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/ruby-jones\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ruby Jones<\/a> (Midfielder) 18.2 disposals, 3.8 marks, 6.2 tackles, 2.6 clearances, 2.4 inside 50s, 1.4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Geelong Falcons:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"188919\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/marlie-collett\/\" target=\"_blank\">Marlie Collett<\/a> (Wing\/Midfielder) &#8211; 11.2 disposals, 2.8 tackles, 1.0 clearances, 1.8 inside 50s<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"156128\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/jayme-lasky\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jayme Lasky<\/a> (Tall Defender) &#8211; Vic Country hub member, First game in 2026<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"187537\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/holly-confoy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Holly Confoy<\/a> (Defender\/Wing) &#8211; 9.5 disposals, 1.0 marks, 1.5 tackles, 2.5 inside 50s, 1.0 rebound 50s<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"185274\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/lua-payne\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lua Payne<\/a> (Utility) &#8211; 13.8 disposals, 1.0 marks, 3.2 tackles, 1.2 clearances, 1.0 inside 50s, 1.8 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of the Falcons&#8217; success relies on how the top-end talent performs with a relatively young squad still learning to gel and build for the future. The Western Jets have some serious match-winners when up and about, and as a whole look like a real mid-table team that can do damage on its day so would be favourite in this contest and with the Falcons minus key stars, expect Western to win.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\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'>Gippsland Power<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/gippsland-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class='match-result_team'><ul><li class='column-head'><h5 class='heading title h5'>Tasmania Devils<\/h5><img src='https:\/\/central.rookieme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Tasmania-Devils-150x150.jpg' \/><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>DETAILS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sunday, May 31 @ Shepley Oval, 10:45am<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TALE OF THE TAPE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gippsland Power: <\/strong>10th (1-5, 58.5%) | LLLLL<br><strong>Tasmania Devils: <\/strong>8th (2-3, 67.7%) | WLLLW<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>PLAYERS TO WATCH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Gippsland Power:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"156103\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/lily-milner\/\" target=\"_blank\">Lily Milner<\/a> (Midfielder\/Forward) 21.2 disposals, 2.3 marks, 6.8 tackles, 4.8 clearances, 4.2 inside 50s, 3.0 rebound 50s, 5 goals<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"142691\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/grace-dillow\/\" target=\"_blank\">Grace Dillow<\/a> (Midfielder\/Forward) 19.2 disposals, 2.3 marks, 4.5 tackles, 4.0 clearances, 2.2 inside 50s, 3 goals<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"193764\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/olivia-holmes\/\" target=\"_blank\">Olivia Holmes<\/a> (Forward\/Midfielder) 16.8 disposals, 2.5 marks, 5.5 tackles, 1.7 clearances, 3.5 inside 50s, 1 goal<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"212596\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/elizabeth-sowden\/\" target=\"_blank\">Elizabeth Sowden<\/a> (Defender) 12.5 disposals, 1.8 marks, 7.3 tackles, 1.2 inside 50s, 4.0 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Tasmania Devils:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"165634\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/matilda-lange\/\" target=\"_blank\">Matilda Lange<\/a> (Midfielder) 29.2 disposals, 1.6 marks, 5.6 tackles, 7.6 clearances, 5.0 inside 50s, 2.6 rebound 50s, 6 goals<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"169317\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/evie-ward\/\" target=\"_blank\">Evie Ward<\/a> (Midfielder\/Forward) 23.3 disposals, 1.8 marks, 4.0 tackles, 5.0 clearances, 4.0 inside 50s, 2.0 rebound 50s<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"151514\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/evie-bingham\/\" target=\"_blank\">Evie Bingham<\/a> (Midfielder\/Forward) 20.3 disposals, 2.3 marks, 5.0 tackles, 3.8 clearances, 3.0 inside 50s, 1.0 rebound 50s, 1 goal<br><a data-type=\"player\" data-id=\"178836\" class=\"_dc_spo\" href=\"\/afl\/player\/olivia-lyons\/\" target=\"_blank\">Olivia Lyons<\/a> (Defender) 15.0 disposals, 2.6 marks, 1.8 tackles, 5.8 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both these sides have some serious top-end talent and the likely winner of the midfield battle will get the upper hand. With Lange leading the way and Tasmania capable of a massive performance, the Devils will be favourite, though Milner and Dillow always pose issues for the opposition and in defeats, the Power have been competitive throughout matches.<\/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\/scarlett-marsh\/\">Scarlett Marsh<\/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\/lily-brittain\/\">Lily Brittain<\/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\/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\/annie-clish\/\">Annie Clish<\/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\/emily-rankin\/\">Emily Rankin<\/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\/brylee-anderson\/\">Brylee Anderson<\/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\/scout-semple\/\">Scout Semple<\/a><\/div><\/li><li 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