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Geelong Falcons<\/h5>
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#16<\/strong> Ksenia Dear<\/a>
Midfielder | 167cm | 05\/08\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 40 disposals, 11 tackles, 8 clearances, 4 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dear had a ridiculous stat-stuffing game that was focused around some fierce inside ball-winning and defensive pressure. She got on the end of the pill 40 times, usually winning it in close and standing strong in tackles, while being just as good without the ball. Her final execution can be refined under pressure but she has a powerful kick when able to get into space, and she won a jaw-dropping 13 hardballs – six more than anyone on the field alongside her 26 contested possessions. Thrives around the contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#19<\/strong> Jemma Andrews<\/a>
Midfielder | 181cm | 28\/09\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 15 disposals, 2 marks, 10 tackles, 2 clearances, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Returned from Vic Country where she acted as a tall defender to play on-ball again and apply some much-needed pressure in close. She had a few ‘almost’ chances when run-down trying to exit congestion or break through a tackle. A touch fumbly under pressure, Andrews’ ability to get the ball free once she had it was very good, and while it was a frustrating day for her side, still kept battling on. Had a shot on goal in the second term that bounced the wrong side of the post, but kept at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#23 <\/strong>Holly Confoy<\/a>
Defender | 172cm | 06\/04\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 23 disposals, 5 marks, 8 tackles, 3 inside 50s, 7 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Looked composed with ball in hand behind the play, taking a number of key marks both as a switch option to distribute out of defence and as an interceptor, while also mopping up behind the ball. She pushed up to the wing to be a hard-running offensive defender, and provided some run and carry out of the back half. Has some promising signs as she develops in her bottom-age season and is one to keep note of for 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#24 <\/strong>Lexie Whatley<\/a>
Ruck | 187cm | 24\/08\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 11 disposals, 7 tackles, 45 hitouts, 2 clearances, 3 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The towering ruck completely dominated the hitouts as expected as she collected 45 of her team’s 58 hitouts compared to Gippsland Power’s 15. She has the extra height on her opponents, and she can direct the ball well out of the stoppages, though Gippsland adapted to shark quite a few of her taps. The hitout dominance was expected, but the big tick was her work outside the contest, where she followed up well with fierce tackles and also tried to get involve around the ground with quick hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GIPPSLAND POWER:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
#3 <\/strong>Hannah Fitzgerald<\/a>
Wing | 166cm | 09\/09\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 15 disposals, 2 marks, 4 tackles, 2 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Had one of those games that suggested with another 12 months could become a really damaging player, using her speed on the outside and quick hands to distribute to teammates in transition. She’s only a lighter bodied player compared to some of her opponents so could get bumped off it, but if she had any space, her burst into open grass would leave most in her wake. Can work on her composure and disposal at speed, but has the athletic traits and the natural flair which helps immensely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#7<\/strong> Brooke Kelly<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 166cm | 17\/08\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 17 disposals, 2 marks, 3 clearances, 2 goals, 2 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Rotated between attack and midfield and continued her incredibly versatile work having spent time across all three lines. Her kicking at times can let her down, but when she can get the right connection, she sets up some impressive players. Her first goal was a lovely finish off balance that curled around the post, and her second was a similarly nice finish off a step that sailed home. Had some gettable chances she missed and sometimes can only be a metre off perfection, but is very good overhead and a really powerful player. Behind Holmes in the bottom-ager to watch for the Power in 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#14<\/strong> Taylah Mizzi<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 169cm | 12\/06\/2010<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 14 disposals, 2 marks, 14 tackles, 3 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
An ultra-exciting player who can roll out in a variety of positions, Mizzi impressed at the Under 16 Championships this year and has not looked overawed for Gippsland in the Talent League Girls either. She brings the two-way run that enables her to pressure opponents, then once she has the ball runs in waves to set up scoring opportunities. Her hard running earned her sole goal, getting to the goalsquare all alone to receive a bounce pass which she slammed home. Can be a touch rushed at times, but that will come with more experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n