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GWV Rebels<\/h5>
<\/li><\/ul><\/div>Bendigo Pioneers<\/h5>
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#6 <\/strong>Peggy Rock<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 166cm | 20\/07\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 21 disposals, 2 marks, 11 tackles, 7 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The top Northern Territory prospect for next year brought her usual aggression and defensive intent to the match, and was a standout around the ball for the losing side. Her knack for using both sides of her body and squeezing out kicks in tight spaces is such an asset, even if at times she can tend to bomb it on the boot just to clear the area. With any time or space she does so much damage, and her combined sidestep and power make her a difficult player to stop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#10 <\/strong>Sarah Burton<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 11\/02\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 15 disposals, 2 marks, 9 tackles, 2 inside 50s, 4 goals, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bottom-ager Burton has played some pretty impressive football of late, and it culminated in a standout four-goal game against the Pioneers. She is capable of playing across all three lines, but her work in front of the big sticks really stood out. She booted two goals in the second term and two in the fourth, utilising the Mars Stadium breeze perfectly, including her quick snap out of nothing just seconds before the final siren. Three of her four goals were snaps, and the other was a classy finish on the run, always getting into good positions, while applying the required pressure without the ball as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#17<\/strong> Milly Shortal<\/a>
Midfielder\/Defender | 175cm | 24\/06\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 13 disposals, 1 mark, 7 tackles, 6 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Spending the bulk of her time in the midfield aside from when Bendigo had the breeze in the third quarter, the Vic Country tall defender was able to use her bigger frame around the stoppages to break clear of smaller opponents and thump it long. She takes grass and will gain serious meterage on anything she gets her boot too, and showed a similar level of aggression in her tackles to Rock. Converted a set shot goal after intercepting a dump kick in the forward 50 to add her name to the goalkickers’ list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#32<\/strong> Tessa Wilson<\/a>
Defender | 160cm | 10\/06\/2010<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 13 disposals, 3 tackles, 4 clearances, 1 inside 50, 4 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Only in her debut Talent League Girls season, Wilson showed some promising signs under heat in the defensive 50, including a terrific run-down tackle on Mia Clark<\/strong> in the second term that was a goal-saver. She was clean at ground level and brought much needed pressure at ground level, and overall played her role in transitioning out of the back 50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#33<\/strong> Tilly McErlain<\/a>
Utility | 166cm | 11\/05\/2010<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 15 disposals, 1 mark, 4 tackles, 4 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The talented Under 16s Vic Country representative did not necessarily have a lot of looks when forward, but is developing into one of those players who has the licence to roam up and down the ground and get into the right spots to intercept and use her pace. Her defensive pressure is fantastic, and what stands out is her one-on-one ability. Not tall like a key position player, McErlain is well versed in using her strength to nudge her opponent under the ball or out of the way to then create space where the ball will drop and she can then take it away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BENDIGO PIONEERS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
#6<\/strong> Sage Dennis<\/a>
Utility | 161cm | 22\/08\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 20 disposals, 4 marks, 4 tackles, 4 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Always a fierce competitor, Dennis started each quarter on-ball as her top-age teammates rotated from midfield to defence, while she herself spent time deeper in attack, as well as aiding in the backline, depending on the quarter and situation. The bottom-ager has nice strength for her size, always brings tackling pressure and has some natural footy smarts, getting to the right spot inside 50 to capitalise on a looseball in the goalsquare during the first term. Under pressure she can rush her disposals, but with time and space can hit those nice 45s and get the transitional game happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#8\/13<\/strong> Georgia Garlick<\/a>
Forward\/Defender | 270cm | 01\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 24 disposals, 1 mark, 9 tackles, 1 clearance, 4 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s, 1 goal, 3 behinds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Garlick worked incredibly hard playing forward – before being thrown down to her more familiar role down back – by covering plenty of ground outside the forward 50. She had a number change later in the match, was able to soccer home a nice goal from a metre out after she read the kick in exceptionally well, and had another couple of shots at the big sticks throughout the match. The Pioneers need her down back with that trusty left foot, but she does bring the forward pressure and scoreboard looks, just needs a touch more luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#9<\/strong> Beth Morris<\/a>
Midfielder\/Defender | 167cm | 04\/09\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 21 disposals, 6 marks, 4 tackles, 3 clearances, 1 inside 50, 1 rebound 50, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While Morris predominantly played on-ball for the match, the top-ager’s venture as a defender for a secondary position continued with some valuable minutes in quarter two. She found plenty of the ball in that role, and got into the right positions to intercept, taking a number of strong marks and then sending the ball back down the field. Might not have the polish of others and a couple of times the ball spilt from her hands when on the move, but keeps cracking in, applies defensive pressure and is ultra-comfortable in congestion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n