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Dandenong Stingrays<\/h5>
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<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nDANDENONG STINGRAYS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
#1 <\/strong>Sophie White<\/a>
Ruck | 184cm | 18\/03\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 8 disposals, 2 marks, 3 tackles, 28 hitouts, 2 clearances, 4 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The National Academy member was influential through the ruck, showcasing her ruck craft against another usual high-volume hitout-winner in Lexie Whatley<\/strong>. White is still developing her contested marking, but worked well into space to be a target both on the wing and at half-forward, while pumping the ball inside 50 on a number of occasions to keep the pressure on the opposition defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#3 <\/strong>Scarlett Marsh<\/a>
Midfielder | 162cm | 03\/04\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 20 disposals, 3 marks, 2 tackles, 5 clearances, 7 inside 50s, 1 goal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Busy and industrious as ever, albeit more erratic than usual with the nicely skilled Marsh making some uncharacteristic errors by foot. She showed she could use both sides of her body, and even got creative with a mid-air soccer kick, though that and some of the former were intercepted or turned over. Still, she was the one that took it upon herself to get the Stingrays on the board, snapping home their first late in the second term from long-range and pressed well out of the middle to pump it forward. Never stopped running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#10<\/strong> Evi Irving<\/a>
Defender\/Midfielder | 167cm | 18\/12\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 17 disposals, 6 marks, 1 tackle, 1 clearance, 5 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Irving’s positioning was a particular highlight in the win, constantly finding herself in the right spots which spoke to both her reading of the play and footy IQ. She was strong overhead, positioned herself accordingly, and took some crucial intercept marks between the arcs, while also dropping back to release the pressure valve. Irving is really god at playing to her strengths and within her limitations, to have an impact on each game she plays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#11 <\/strong>Lily Brittain<\/a>
Midfielder\/Wing | 161cm | 26\/01\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 14 disposals, 1 mark, 4 tackles, 4 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Brittain started on-ball and then after skipper Marlee Black’<\/strong>s injury, rotated onto that wing and took off from there. She was lively throughout the contest, busy in close and able to flick off quick handballs. Her footy smarts stand out, and while that consistency in execution is still a work in progress, delivered a nice positioned ball, even if a touch wobbly, into Bailea Shipp <\/strong>on the lead in the fourth quarter. Set up a goal to Hannah Griffiths <\/strong>with some quick hands to keep the fast transition going during the second quarter as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#12<\/strong> Zoe Zach<\/a>
Midfielder | 165cm | 09\/12\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 18 disposals, 3 marks, 5 tackles, 4 clearances, 1 inside 50, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strong and contest around the coalface and always putting her body on the line, Zach applied immense pressure to the opposition, and worked to win the ball in space as wekll. She covered the ground well to do more than just inside the contest, and at one point in the last quarter, won a centre clearance by pumping it high to the wing, then followed up to win the ball for another touch, broke through a tackle and kicked to half-forward. Has the strength to stand up in tackles and can provide both offensive and defensive impact. Just that touch of extra pace is the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#19 <\/strong>Olive Henry<\/a>
Defender | 170cm | 11\/05\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 16 disposals, 4 marks, 6 tackles, 2 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 3 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The bottom-aged defender continues to play some really good footy out of the back half and mop up a lot of ball when under pressure. She is quick to dispose of it, and aside from once when she lost control of it in the heat of battle, recovered and was able to deliver off by hand again. Took a number of relieving marks and her pressure at ground level matched that of her aerial intent. Worked up the ground at times and showed she had that offensive flair to her game as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Olive Henry has built some nice form in the second half of the season. Image credit: Rookie Me Central<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n #25<\/strong> Jasmine Whitten<\/a>
Forward | 160cm | 16\/02\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 18 disposals, 2 marks, 5 tackles, 2 clearances, 3 inside 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The vice-captain had to step up in the absence of skipper Black, and showed she was up for the fight. Such as strong player in the air and at ground level, Whitten always provides 100 per cent, and boasts a penetrating kick to go with her powerful presence to break out of tackles. She had a number of half-chances but a high ball to the pocket set up Amelia Hamod<\/strong> in the third term, with her only major blemish spraying a set shot from close range early in the match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#45<\/strong> Amelia Hamod<\/a>
Key Forward | 186cm | 03\/09\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 7 disposals, 1 mark, 3 tackles, 8 hitouts, 3 goals<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After a quiet first half with limited chances, Hamod came alive in the secnd half, booting three goals, including two back-to-back in quick succession. She juggled a mark in the pocket and then snapped another early in the premiership quarter, before completing her treble in the sixth minute of the fourth quarter by running in and delivering from close range. Tough to outmark, even if Hamod doesn’t clunk it, she nearly always brings it to ground and competes down there as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
GEELONG FALCONS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
#5 <\/strong>Ava Bilyk<\/a>
Midfielder\/Forward | 169cm | 07\/07\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 35 disposals, 2 marks, 6 tackles, 12 clearances, 5 inside 50s, 7 rebound 50s, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What a season it has been from the brilliant Bilyk who could not have sent a stronger message to the National Academy selectors with her output in 2026. She has easily been the most consistent and dominant player across multiple levels of competition, despite her teams struggling at times. At stoppages she often had an opponent directly trying to nullify her impact, and she shrugged off the extra attention to rack up a dozen clearances, essentially thriving with the extra challenge. An out-and-out star who should be a top 10 lock with every club interested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#17 <\/strong>Greea McKeegan<\/a>
Forward\/Midfielder | 176cm | 15\/12\/2008<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 19 disposals, 5 marks, 8 tackles, 1 clearance, 4 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50, 1 behind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another player who is so good in the air, that if she doesn’t mark it, she will bring it to ground, McKeegan was busy throughout the match. The National Academy member was credited with a goal that was actually kicked by Avah Fursland<\/strong> at the death, and while technically she didn’t hit the scoreboard, always looked dangerous in the front half. A lovely ball user who has terrific athleticism and always draws a crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#19<\/strong> Jemma Andrews<\/a>
Midfielder | 181cm | 28\/09\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 12 disposals, 4 marks, 1 tackle, 3 clearances, 7 inside 50s, 1 rebound 50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The powerfully-built utility spent her time around the ball and complemented the on-ball groupd well, then became a target in transition. Tall and strong, Andrews is one who is difficult to match up on given her sheer size, and she has a booming kick that can penetrate defensive zones. Good in the air, she did not win a stack of the ball but continued to provide an impact for the Falcons throughout the four quarters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
#23 <\/strong>Holly Confoy<\/a>
Midfielder\/Defender | 172cm | 06\/04\/2009<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nStats:<\/strong> 18 disposals, 6 marks, 3 tackles, 2 clearances, 2 inside 50s, 2 rebound 50s<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Has stepped up into a midfield role in recent weeks and played her part, with the dual-positioned defensive talent taking on the extra challenge with aplomb. She can be a touch hit or miss with her disposal by foot, but she finds space well and can strike that inside-outside balance exceptionally well. A key contributor throughout the contest for the Falcons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n