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Queensland Girls<\/h5>
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#2<\/strong> Molly Ferguson<\/a> (Lions Academy)<\/strong>
Midfielder | 161cm | 20\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 26 disposals, 2 marks, 4 tackles, 3 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The talented ball-winner continued her incredible top-age season to rack up the most disposals on the ground working hard between the midfield and attack. She does all the hard stuff you look for in a onballer, but what adds to her game is her ability to finish at speed, such as her brilliant checkside goal in the second term. A real all-round prospect with plenty of traits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#3<\/strong> Zoe Petrides<\/a> (Lions Academy)<\/strong>
Forward\/Midfielder | 165cm | 28\/09\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 14 disposals, 8 tackles, 1 clearance, 1 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Petrides didn’t have her biggest game on the stats sheet or hit the scoreboard, what she offers is a great two-way ability. Her defensive pressure was elite and she was a key reason the Queenslanders were able to keep the ball in the front half and reset when required. The Morningside product has shown her capacity to get up the ground as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6<\/strong> Kya Wills-Rawlings<\/a> (Lions Academy)<\/strong>
Defender\/Wing | 164cm | 04\/01\/2010<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 22 disposals, 4 marks, 6 tackles, 2 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was no surprise to see the double bottom-ager come into the team and have a massive impact with her run and carry. She was a star at the AFLW Under 16 Championships, and between her Lions Academy and now Queensland duties, it is evident she is well ahead of her age in terms of development. She backs herself with confidence, breaks lines and uses the ball well, but it is her defensive attributes that come with that – such as her run-down tackles – that show she can be a two-way outside runner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#7<\/strong> Ameleia Murray<\/a> (Lions Academy)<\/strong>
Midfielder\/Defender | 163cm | 13\/09\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 20 disposals, 1 mark, 3 tackles, 4 clearances, 1 inside 50, 2 rebound 50s, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A vital inclusion to the team, Murray is one of the top prospects for next year, combining skill and toughness with a wide array of athletic advantages. She can weave in and out of traffic, has a terrific release by hand and uses it effectively by foot consistently. It was a promising return for Murray, who backed up her dominant game for Maroochydore the week before. A real classy operator whenever she goes near the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#10<\/strong> Harriet Howe<\/a> (Suns Academy)<\/strong>
Utility | 163cm | 11\/01\/2010<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 13 disposals, 6 tackles, 2 clearances, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Howe was another double bottom-ager who had some nice moments in the game, the biggest of which was a terrific finish on the run in the second term. She is capable of playing across multiple positions, and snuck forward to receive the ball and then finish nicely, handing Queensland a double-digit lead. Like many of her teammates, Howe’s defensive pressure to go with her run and carry was important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#21<\/strong> Freya Ross<\/a> (Lions Academy)<\/strong>
Utility | 169cm | 04\/11\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 20 disposals, 6 tackles, 4 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ross is a player who can sometimes fly under the radar and has shown a knack for not only playing her predominant wing, but going inside and winning her own ball, as well as being a forward option too. She missed a chance late in the game off the back of hard running, but her natural defensive instincts and ability to do whatever it takes to get the ball in her team”s hands, was again a feature in the match. Ticking along nicely in her top-age season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Steph Aguinaldo provided plenty of run out of defence. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n #23 <\/strong>Stephanie Aguinaldo<\/a> (Suns Academy)<\/strong>
Defender | 170cm | 04\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 14 disposals, 3 marks, 6 tackles, 1 clearance, 3 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has had a couple of promising games to start the national carnival and certainly would be the one that the Suns are keeping close tabs on. She creates run and carry from defence looking for the give-and-go’s but also well bite off those riskier corridor kicks when they are there. Strong in the air, Aguinaldo can play on a range of opponents, though does her best work when she can peel off and hit targets further afield. Strong defensively once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#24 <\/strong>Harlee McIlwain<\/a> (Lions Academy)<\/strong>
Tall Forward | 174cm | 07\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 13 disposals, 5 marks, 5 tackles, 1 inside 50, 1 goal, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After being limited for opportunities in the loss to Vic Metro, McIlwain provided a bigger presence in attack, working well with Scheffler as the Lions’ two main key forwards. She plays taller than her 174cm height, with her reach and contested marking ability among the best in the draft crop. She was able to get on the end of a few marks, and while she could have had a couple more majors than her one goal, continued to present consistently. Once again, showed off her fantastic defensive pressure for her role and size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#31<\/strong> Jade Brazier<\/a> (Lions Academy)<\/strong>
Tall Defender | 179cm | 13\/05\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 14 disposals, 1 mark, 1 tackle, 2 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a stacked Lions Academy draft crop, Brazier is another player who might fly under the radar but continues to get the job done. She was one of the best against Vic Metro when under siege, and looked comfortable competing in the air and bringing the ball to ground. She is a reliable user and a great size at 179cm, capable of playing on tall and medium forwards, while being an accountable defender who can run off and assist with transition without her side losing defensive structure behind the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sienna Clinch had a great battle all day with Sophie White. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n #32<\/strong> Sienna Clinch<\/a> (Suns Academy)<\/strong>
Ruck | 182cm | 15\/06\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 9 disposals, 1 mark, 22 hitouts, 3 clearances, 1 inside 50, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Had a great battle with White throughout the course of the match, and had her moments where she would almost clunk a grab or try to break through multiple tackles. She gave away a few free kicks such as when she was a split second away from being free, but her real go is in her tap work and then follow-up efforts. She does more than just tap and stand, and is building greater volume into her game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#34<\/strong> Indiana Scheffler<\/a> (Lions Academy)<\/strong>
Key Forward | 181cm | 28\/10\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 9 disposals, 2 marks, 1 tackle, 3 hitouts, 2 goals, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Presented well in attack and combined nicely with McIlwain, having far more opportunities than in the Vic Metro defeat. She booted two goals, but like her partner in crime could have had a few more, but at least posed a real threat to the Country defender. She is primarily a lead-mark forward, but uses her body effectively to assist teammates as well and can bring a spark inside 50 with her celebrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Scarlett Marsh delivers out of defence. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n VIC COUNTRY:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
#3 <\/strong>Scarlett Marsh<\/a> (Dandenong Stingrays)<\/strong>
Defender | 162cm | 03\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 16 disposals, 3 marks, 5 tackles, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is little doubt Marsh is one of the best ball users in the draft crop, and that continued on the weekend where she was tasked with the kickouts alongside Garlick, and the pair usually combined one way or another. She ran at 81 per cent disposal efficiency for the game, and was always looking for the handball receive to take grass and drive the ball down the ground. Though only slight in stature, Marsh is not afraid to lay some strong tackles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#5 <\/strong>Ava Bilyk<\/a> (Geelong Falcons)<\/strong>
Midfielder\/Forward | 169cm | 07\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 16 disposals, 3 tackles, 4 clearances, 3 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While not afforded the space she had in game one against the Allies and often forced into handballing rather than kicking which is usually her go-to weapon, Bilyk was still among the better Country players with ball in hand. She is always clean with the ball and as a first-possession winner, picks the right option for a teammate to extract it further afield. Most of her touches in the game came under immense heat, but she was still ultra effective. The only blemish was a shot on goal from a forward stoppage she would normally nail but uncharacteristically missed it on the run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#7 <\/strong>Lily Milner<\/a> (Gippsland Power)<\/strong>
Midfielder\/Forward | 172cm | 25\/01\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 15 disposals, 4 tackles, 4 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 4 rebound 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was a promising display from Milner who just continues to crack in and win the hardball against stronger bodies, applying plenty of defensive pressure along the way. Boasting great vision and an ability to hit targets with time and space, she made a few more errors by foot in the game. While her efficiency might have been down, her smarts to win the ball in a variety of ways was on display, and her goal – a crafty snap around her body just when Vic Country needed it in the second term to retake the lead – was a highlight for her team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Lily Milner kicks clear for Vic Country. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n #14<\/strong> Lacey Nihill<\/a> (Bendigo Pioneers)<\/strong>
Wing | 172cm | 01\/05\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 12 disposals, 5 marks, 3 tackles<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Capable of playing any role on the field, the Bendigo Pioneers top-ager did nicely in stretching the ground and being an option between the arcs. She is strong overhead, taking five marks of which one was contested, while also being a running option to then deliver into the corridor. Nihill plays her role regardless of where that might be, and while she has largely ended up in that wing position, has a knack for finding her own ball and covering the ground exceptionally well with a high endurance base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#16 <\/strong>Ella Bologa<\/a> (Dandenong Stingrays)<\/strong>
Defender | 161cm | 10\/09\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 12 disposals, 3 marks, 1 tackle, 1 clearance, 4 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was great to see the silky smart defender get her chance for Vic Country, adding to her state’s strength of having exceptional ball users out of the back half. While the step up in class meant she was not as effective by foot, she showed she could still hold her own, driving the ball from the back 50 and getting proactive with her run and carry, even spending time up on a wing to be the distributor going inside 50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#17 <\/strong>Greea McKeegan<\/a> (Geelong Falcons)<\/strong>
Forward\/Wing | 176cm | 15\/12\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 13 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 1 clearance, 3 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It was a different look for the National Academy member whose aerial ability it usually her strength, but she was more forced to scrap at ground level to find her touches. Nine of her possessions came off the deck and she took two marks, but while her contested-heavy game was a little bit different to what would suit her in that forward\/wing role, she made it work. Has had bigger performances, but showed she could get her hands dirty when it was going her way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#18<\/strong> Georgia Garlick<\/a> (Bendigo Pioneers)<\/strong>
Defender | 170cm | 01\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 23 disposals, 5 marks, 5 tackles, 2 clearances, 1 inside 50, 7 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best on ground for Vic Country in the loss, Garlick was the number one kick-in player in the game, sharing with Marsh as the distributors from the last line. She provided run and carry, worked hard to win multiple touches in a chain and often cleared the danger zone time and time again. While Garlick is left-foot dominant and can run into trouble when corralled, if she has a split second to deliver, her long kick that pierces through an opposition defensive zone can really open the game up. Competed in the air and was fierce at ground level as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#19 <\/strong>Carmela Perri<\/a> (Murray Bushrangers)<\/strong>
Midfielder | 168cm | 15\/10\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 19 disposals, 7 tackles, 3 clearances, 3 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Murray Bushrangers midfielder is one of the more predictable players for the coaches which is always a positive. She brings the non-negotiable heat, will put her body on the line and exftract the ball at all costs, squeezing into areas where very few will dare to enter. A contested beast, Perri has the strength and speed that indicates improvement to come, and when the kicking efficiency can match that, watch out. Very good at being first to the ball and if given any space will take the game on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#20 <\/strong>Claudia Collins<\/a> (Geelong Falcons)<\/strong>
Tall Forward | 176cm | 26\/05\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 7 disposals, 2 marks, 2 tackles, 2 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the Geelong Falcons bottom-ager didn’t get a lot of looks, she did capitalise when she had her chances in the third term to make the game really interesting. Just as Queensland had built a 20-point lead and looked like running away easily, Collins booted back-to-back majors and in the blink of an eye it was back to eight points. She kicked her first from a crafty snap off her left, before taking a good mark and kicking her second less than three minutes later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#33 <\/strong>Gabrielle Mehrmann<\/a> (Dandenong Stingrays)<\/strong>
Key Defender | 180cm | 11\/09\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 10 disposals, 4 marks, 2 tackles, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a long layoff and only the one Stingrays game back since then, Merhmann looked at home in defence where her bodywork and one-on-one ability was very good. She plants herself well in marking contests which usually leads to infringements as she is hard to move, with a strong aerial ability and then willingness to compete once the ball hits the deck. She is a defence-first player, but is comfortable with the ball in her hands, and has a long kick that can clear the danger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n