AFL YOUTH GIRLS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2014 · 2014. 4. 23. · Aboriginal youth girls in 2013....

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EvEnt OfficialsAFL Championship Managers: Libby Sadler (AFL NSWACT) Steven Mahar, (AFL Canberra)

Game day manager: Cameron James (AFL Canberra)

Umpires coaches/managers: Adam Davis (AFL)

AFL Manager Female Football Development: Jan Cooper

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Shepparton community supported the Youth Girls Nationals providing a vocal audience of around 2000 to watch the Grand Final. WA will look at the replay of the 2013 Championships and weep. They lead Victoria at the first two breaks and went into the third quarter with a solid 2 – 3 goal breeze at their backs. But instead of going further ahead, they frittered away their shots for goal kicking 4 points to the VIcs 3 straight goals. And that proved the difference between the two teams.

In the first stanza WA dominated the midfield off the back of good work from Sabrina Frederick-Traub and eventual best on ground, Kellie Gibson. Smarting from missing two matches, Gibson threw herself into the contest marking everything that came her way and running hard between 50s to curb numerous Vic forward moves.

The Vic forward line gained the upper hand in the third quarter by opening up their forward space. Rebecca Privitelli slotted four goals for the grand final with some long superbly accurate kicks and reliable marking. She was

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well supported by Louise Stephenson and Ellie Blackburn who again proved what a great forward player she is reading the ball off hands and finished superbly finding targets accurately by foot.

Meanwhile Kira Phillips (the Champs leading goal scorer) was being well held and displayed some frustration at this. Phillips broke a Champs record Day 2 for most individual goals scored in a match (8) but couldn’t break away from her opponent in the final game.

WA squandered several shots at goal that either dribbled towards the goal line and were scooped up by the Vic defence, or landed out on the full. Though they had plenty of the play with defender Belinda Smith stoic in defence, and Hayley Miller working tirelessly, they were unable to take advantage of the breeze and overcome a stingy Victorian defence line.

After WA threw everything they could at the Vics, the latter ran out eventual 15 point winners in what was a skilled and entertaining contest.

2013 FINALS3RD AND 4TH Q 3.7 (25) Def. VC/Tas 3.2 (20)

5TH AND 6TH SA 6.6 (42) Def. NSWACT 1.1 (7)

2013 MATCH RESULTSVM 8.5 (53) Def. Q 1.1 (7)WA 13.21 (99) Def. SA 1.1 (7)VC/Tas 10.12 (72) Def. NSW/ACT 2.1 (13)Q 5.4 (34) Def. VC/Tas 0.2 (2)WA 11.9 (75) Def. NSWACT 0.0 (0)VM 10.14 (74) Def. SA 0.0 (0)VM 11.14 (80) Def. NSW/ACT 0.0 (0)WA 6.5 (41) Def. QLD 3.4.22

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Grand Final Best on Ground Kellie Gibson (WA)

GRAND FINAL RESULTScore: VIC 6.4 (40) d WA 3.7 (25)Goals: VIC – Privitelli (4), E Smith, A Quigley (1). WA – Phillips, Frederick – Traub, A Price (1)Best: VIC – Katherine Smith, Blackburn, Privitelli, Stephenson, Maddy Keryk, Deanna Berry WA – Gibson, Smith, Miller, Belinda Green, Phillips, Ashley Sharp

Female Football continues to flourish with a 29% participation increase in 2013 off the back of strong growth over the last decade. This is the 5th Youth Girls National Championships and it is great to be back in Canberra after the nation’s capital hosted the Women’s Championships back in 2007.

For the first time teams from the Northern Territory and Tasmania will combine for the carnival and be known as the Thunder Devils. This is a reflection of the growth in the local youth girls competitions with this alignment providing a suitable pathway for their most talented players to aspire to. I also warmly welcome the Woomeras to the Championships for the first time with these girls being selected from the inaugural female Kickstart carnival for Aboriginal youth girls in 2013. Similar to their male counterparts, their participation provides the selected girls with an extra challenge with an additional focus on gaining leadership and life skills through the program.

In 2013 almost 167,000 women and girls were involved in our game at all levels. The majority participated in school competitions, providing an opportunity to focus our efforts towards welcoming these players into community clubs in the future. As hosts, AFL Canberra are keen to utilize the Championships to raise awareness of the opportunities for female players and in particular youth girls. As Game Development staff and community volunteers work to establish new competitions across the


WElcOME fROM tHE aflcountry, our hope is that these Championships will inspire the next generation of players to continue to challenge themselves to be the best players they can.

These Championships represent another opportunity for young players to challenge themselves against the best, for coaches to test their skills and for the umpires to experience the highest standard of the female football. I welcome Adam Davis (recently appointed AFL Manager Umpire Development) and his team and acknowledge for the first time that the Umpires Live in Program has been included in the Umpires’ Talent Pathway.

Gungahlin Community Oval is a brand new facility. Not only will these Championships be the first games to be conducted here but team recovery at the adjacent Aquatic complex will also be the first use of that facility. To have access to such high quality facilities will be beneficial for the teams and a unique experience for many of the girls who come from rural Australia.

The games will be live-streamed so that supporters throughout Australia and globally can enjoy the contests. On behalf of the AFL, I wish all teams the best of luck for the Championships and hope you thoroughly enjoy all that our Nation’s capital has to offer.

Josh Vanderloo AFL National Development Manager

On behalf of AFL NSW/ACT, I am very pleased to welcome you to the 2014 AFL Youth Girls Championships. Held in the ACT for the first time, we are proud to be able to host the best young footballers from around the country and, in their first year of the competition, the Woomeras – a combined team from the 2013 KickStart Championships.

The Youth Girls Championships have gone from strength to strength in the four years they have been running, and in their fifth year we will be seeing the strongest line up of talented young women yet. It is a credit to Jan Cooper and her team of dedicated and passionate female football managers in each state that we are seeing not only these championships, but all female football, grow and develop to the level of quality we see today.

The women and girls that I have met through my role with AFL NSW/ACT truly embody the best principles and ideals of Australian football – they are passionate, enthusiastic, committed and always striving to achieve more. I think it is significant to note that the players, coaches, umpires and volunteers maintain these qualities without much fanfare, and with exceptional resilience to the rigours of community football.

I would like to particularly recognise these volunteers, many of whom will be here this

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WElcOME fROM tHE HOst statEweek assisting the teams. Their work, along with the thousands of others in the football community, is the lifeblood of our support. There isn’t a football game in the country that is put on without the efforts of volunteers, and everyone who has contributed their time this week is greatly appreciated.

Thank you also to the parents who have supported their daughters who are here this week. Giving them the opportunity to participate in a team sport environment is invaluable, and they will learn as much this week about teamwork and cooperation as they have in the many preceding it.

The support of the ACT Government for allowing these championships to played at the new Gungahlin Town Centre Facility. To have such a high-quality facility available to these teams will greatly enhance their experience on the national stage. Thank you also to Gungahlin College and the University of Canberra for their support in providing volunteers for the Championships.

I would like to wish all the teams and participants the very best of luck this week, enjoy the experience and play your best. You have the support of many behind you.

Craig Bolton General Manager AFL NSW/ACT

Welcome to Canberra for the 2014 AFL Youth Girls National Championships.

The ACT has a long and proud history in Australian Football, having produced a number of the greatest players to have played the game such as Alex Jesaulenko and James Hird. As a city and a community that embraces sport and physical activity, AFL remains one of our most popular sports.

Over the last 15 years it has been women’s football that has truly exploded in the ACT and region as an increasing number of women began to experience the excitement, skills and physical demands of playing AFL. It is pleasing that the great success of senior women’s AFL in the ACT, with 10 teams across two divisions in 2014, is now underpinned by a quality Youth Girls competition to ensure that we have a female participation pathway from NAB AFL Auskick to the senior levels.

As our local Youth Girls competition continues to develop it is a wonderful opportunity for


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the ACT to host the 2014 AFL Youth Girls Championships, displaying some great talent and showcasing the sport for young women. We welcome teams, officials and supporters from all over the country for this event, including for the first time an Indigenous team and a combined entry from Tasmania and the Northern Territory.

This year’s Championship includes 16 games over four great days of competition. I am pleased that matches will be played at the new Gungahlin Enclosed Oval. This multi-sport venue developed by the ACT Government provides a great surface for AFL and quality amenities to support players, officials and spectators.

Enjoy the competition and challenges on-field and during your stay and be sure to experience a little of your nation’s capital when away from the field.

Andrew Barr MLAMinister for Sport and Recreation

A POOL: Victoria Metro, Western Australia, Queensland, Victoria Country

B POOL: NSWACT, South Australia, Thunder Devils, Woomeras

START END MATCH # HOME AWAY

10.00am 11.24am 1 Vic Country Q

11.40am 1.04pm 2 NSWACT SA

1.20pm 1.54pm All Stars NSW ACT

2.20pm 3.44pm 3 Thunder Devils Woomeras

4.00pm 5.24pm 4 Vic Metro WA

Day 2 – SunDay 4 May • GunGahlin


12.30pm 1.54pm 5 WA Vic Country

2.10pm 3.34pm 6 Woomeras SA

3.50pm 5.14pm 7 Q Vic Metro

5.30pm 6.54pm 8 Thunder Devils NSWACT

DAy 3 – MONDAy 5 MAy

DAy 4 – TUESDAy 6 MAy

REST DAY- GAME DEVELOPMENT CLINICS (ALL STATES)

Schoolgirls Breakfast


12.30pm 1.54pm 9 Vic Metro Vic Country

2.10pm 3.34pm 10 SA Thunder Devils

3.50pm 5.14pm 11 WA Q

5.30pm 6.54pm 12 Woomeras NSWACT

Day 5 – WeDneSDay 7 May • GunGahlin


12.30pm 1.54pm 3 v 4 B 3B 4B

2.10pm 3.34pm 3 v 4 A 3A 4A

3.50pm 5.14pm 1 v 2 B 1B 2B

5.30pm 6.54pm 1 v 2 A 1A 2A

Day 6 – ThurSDay 8 May • GranD FinalS • GunGahlin

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Day 1 – SaTurDay 3 May • Manuka Oval

Welcome Parade of all teams and umpires prior to the AFL match between GWS and Port

Adelaide FC at Manuka Oval at approximately 1.15pm

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Championships Fairest and Best Ellie Blackburn (VM)

Ellie Blackburn won her second individual Championship Fairest and Best as well as leading Vic Metro to victory. Ellie was drafted at number 13 for Melbourne Football Club in the 2013 Women’s Exhibition Game booting the first goal of the historic match.

leading goal scorer: kira Phillips (WA) 16 goals including 8 in one game (a record)

Kira Phillips followed her Youth Girls success with a lively display for Western Bulldogs Football Club in the Exhibition Game. She was the only multiple goal scorer in the match.

yEAR TEAM FAIREST AND BEST LEADING GOAL SCORER

2010 Victoria Katie Brennan (Q) Sarah Noga (WA) 13 goals2011 Victoria Ellie Blackburn (V) Ellie Blackburn 7 goals2012 Victoria Metro Cailtin Williams (SA) Jasmine Garner (VM)11 goals

2013 aFl yOuTh GirlS naTiOnal ChaMPiOnShiPS • all-auSTralian TeaM

FB: Lily Mithen (VC/Tas) Shannon Campbell (Qld) Belinda Smith (WA)B: Emily Bates (Qld) Hayley Miller (WA) Ellie Blackburn (VM)C: Isabel Huntington (VM) Jenna Bruton (VC/Tas) Brianna Green (WA)HF: Rebecca Privitelli (VM) Kira Phillips (WA) Alexandra Price (SA/NT)FF: Brittany Bonnici (VM) Alexandra Quigley (VM) Ashley Sharpe (WA)Rucks: Tayla Harris (Qld) Emma Swanson (WA) Jordan Zanchetta (Qld)Inter: Maddison Smith (VC/TAS) Maddy Collier (NSW/ACT) Caitlyn Edwards (WA) Emily Smith (VM)

YELLOW = 2012 – 2013 AA members


Fairest and Best: Ellie Blackburn (VM)

Leading goal scorer Kira Philips (WA)

aWaRds 2013

Lily Mithen (VC) – participated in the AFL 9s game as pre AFL Grand Final entertainment in 2013. Won the Shannon McFerran Medal at the AFL Academy14 for the most outstanding contributor and well rounded footballer.

Kira Phillips (WA) – multiple goals scorer in Women’s Exhibition Game as a Western Bulldogs player. Played in Women’s Nationals and was one of WA’s most consistent players. Gives back to the game as a development coach for WA’s 18s.

Emily Bates (Q) – an AFL Female Ambassador for Queensland, drafted Western Bulldogs player and represented Q at senior womens Champs.

Ellie Blackburn (VM) – drafted Melbourne FC player, made Youth Girls and Womens All Australian teams in 2013.

Lucinda Lopes (V) – Lucy was the AA Umpire from 2012 and has made history in being the first female field umpire to make the Victorian Football League’s Umpire Squad. We wish Lucy the best and hope she gets a League game during 2014.

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Lily Mithen (VC)

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The Umpires have the best view in the house of the Championships seeing first hand the effort and emotion that the players put in to each game. In previous Nationals States selected an aspiring female to participate in the Umpires Live in Program and it was these field umpires who formed the basis of the officiating panels.

For the first time, the National Youth Girls Championships has been elevated to the AFL’s National Umpire Pathway. This is acknowledgement of the value placed by the AFL’s Umpiring Department of these championships as a development tool for talented umpires.

“Umpiring is focused on building umpiring numbers nationally to service the growth of the game,” said (AFL Umpire Development Manager) Adam Davis. “ We have an added focus in building diversity in our ranks. Currently the AFL Elite Panel contains two female goal umpires, Chelsea Roffey (2012 AFL Grand Final Umpire) and Canberra’s own Rose O’Dea (Debuted 2014), however women, the Indigenous and people from multi-cultural backgrounds are disappointingly under-represented in umpiring at community and elite levels,” Davis added.

At this year’s championships, three female field umpires including Cecilia Gore-Birch Gault (an Indigenous woman from Kununurra) and Lucinda Lopes (recently promoted VFL

Participating Field Umpires

Cecilia Gore-Birch Gault (WA)

Courtney Hardstaff (TAS)

Aden Kittel (NSW)

Justin Lillecrap (QLD)

Lucinda Lopes (VIC)

Lachlan McDonald (NSW)

Hugh Merrett (SA)

Rhys Mola (WA)

Samuel Nippress (NT)


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umpire and daughter of Maltese and Portugese immigrants) will be joined by six male field umpires to complete the umpiring team. The umpires will receive specialised coaching from the team of Jock Hillgrove (NEAFL Umpires Coach), Eliza Broadbent (AFL Victoria Youth Girls Umpires Assistant Coach) and Adam Davis.

Davis also acknowledges and thanks the participation of AFL Canberra boundary and goal umpires during the championships. He concluded his remarks on the officials by saying, “the umpires are proud to be part of this year’s National Youth Girls Championships and look forward to ensuring all matches are played in a fair manner and are safe for all participants”.

If you are interested in becoming an umpire, please visit www.umpireafl.com.au.

As the female pathway continues to develop across Australia other opportunities arise in the talent area. Kickstart (the female version) was contested for the first time in 2013 in Melbourne. A vibrant nine a side carnival for Aboriginal girls not yet in mainstream State teams proved an exciting addition to the female pathway.

Narelle Long (AFL Indigenous Programs Manager) assisted with that successful event and now finds herself the Team Manager for team Woomeras. “The best forty girls from Kickstart formed the squad for the Woomeras,” Long said. “Several of the original squad joined clubs in their local area and now find themselves in their State team. Whilst this is an objective of the Kickstart program (to get girls playing mainstream competitions) we have had to source other players for the Woomeras.”

Northern Territory and Tasmania are still developing their youth girls competitions so they join forces as the Thunder Devils. “This provides

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Kickstart Fairest and Best Caitlin Armstrong (NT)

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our girls an incentive to develop their skills whilst we grow a critical mass of participants at home,” said Tasmania’s Talent Manager, Nick Probert. The team will be coached by AFL Academy 14 mentee coach and victorious AFLNT Kickstart coach, Natasha Bennett.

Both teams have been given some dispensation to include 18 year olds in their team to assist with leadership. The crowd should enjoy the ‘run and stun’ style of play that the Woomeras will bring to the Nationals.

NSWACT can’t wait to put on the best show for the Youth Girls Nationals. As the hosts of the Championships for the first time they are also keen to extend this to the way they play their 2014 matches. As the rapid growth of the game continues in the region, so does the depth of talent for representative opportunities.

With former AFL star Setanta O’Hailpin leading the coaching team, the style of play should be vastly different from the NSWACT girls than in previous years. O’Hailpin has built a strong network of assistant coaches with a variety of experience to ensure the talents of the team are maximised.


tHE HOsts

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Alexandra Tegg – plays as a forward or in defence as reads the play well In her second Champs ‘Teggsy’ toured NZ with the Youth Girls in 2013 and keeps improving with every game played.

Jodie Hicks – having played since Auskick Hicks takes on the game similar to NSW’s Courtney Gum. Relentless, strong overhead mark, Hicks should delight the local supporters.

tEaM list

COLOURS: Sky blue, navy and gold

COACH: Setanta O’Hailpin TEAM MANAGER: Ros McMahon-Bostick

NO. FAMILy NAME GIVEN NAME D.O.B LOCAL CLUB

2 O’Brien Eloise 17/06/1996 Ainslie Saints

3 McKinnon Erin 15/12/1998 Mosman Swans

4 Duncan Madeleine 12/05/1996 Queenwood Stars

6 Donohue Claire 26/10/1996 Riverina Lions

7 Laidlaw Matlilda 17/02/1998 Queenwood Stars

8 Barr Nicola 03/06/1996 Queenwood Stars

10 Hicks Jodie 19/01/1997 Hay Lions

11 Bailey Skye 11/01/1997 Bateau Bay Blues

12 Stonier Greta 15/05/1998 Maroubra Saints

13 Dobing Kaitlin 30/09/1998 Ainslie Saints

15 Devlin Zoe 30/10/1998 Maroubra Saints

17 Beeson Rebecca 20/02/1997 Macquarie Uni Warriors

18 Gaynor Sophie 03/08/1997 Riverina Lions

23 Priftis Angela 19/01/2000 Maroubra Saints

27 Reid Cassie 30/08/1996 Queanbeyan Tigers

28 Arndt Chloe 28/11/1999 Drummoyne Power

29 Reid Kate 03/04/1998 Queanbeyan Tigers

34 Kohlrusch Maddy 09/07/1999 Maroubra Saints

35 Tighe Tyiesha 19/02/1998 Drummoyne Power

36 Chan Jennifer 07/01/1997 Maroubra Saints

39 Reynolds Kate 29/09/1997 Queenwood Stars

42 Deppler Keisha 12/03/1996 Riverina Lions

45 Kennedy Nicola 20/07/1997 Wollongong Saints

47 Tegg Alexandra 16/12/1996 Southern Power

48 Morris Eleri 12/11/1996 Wollongong Saints

49 Munyngurr Budat 05/06/1998 Mosman Swans

33 Byrne Acacia 18/07/1998 Western Creek Wildcats

14 Miller Hill Blaise 01/06/2000 Mosman Swans

26 Campbell Scarlett 29/07/1997 Riverina Lions

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Getting former Collingwood player and Talent Manager, Craig Starcevich, to coach the Youth Girls means Queensland are getting serious! Breeanna Brock now conducts the female talent programs where she’s had great success attracting resources and a genuine interest about female talent development.

Starcevich is one of those getting excited about female football. “This is my first Girls Youth Championships , therefore it’s difficult to know how we compare to the other states,” he said. “We have however had a very thorough preparation period which began back in December 2013, and a number of trial games against local Queensland women’s teams, Starcevich added. “The girls’ commitment to the high performance program based in Brisbane has been outstanding, with many regularly travelling from the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Darling Downs for our sessions. We have a hard working group we believe will represent their state with pride.”


plaYERs REadY tO

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Tayla Harris – dominated the ruck in 2013. This will be her 3rd Youth Girls.

QUEENSLAND GETS SERIOUS

tEaM list

COLOURS: Maroon and white

COACH: Craig Starcevich TEAM MANAGER: Jeff Neumann


1 Johnstone Charlotte 31/10/1997 Wilston Grange Gorillas

2 Blair Ruby 01/08/1999 Palm Beach Currumbin Lions

3 Davidson Hannah 22/06/1997 Rockhampton Panthers

4 King Elisha 15/06/1999 North Cairns Tigers

5 Baldock Isabelle 13/05/1996 Coorparoo Roos

6 Watts Jessica 20/02/1998 Carrara Saints

7 Harris Tayla 16/04/1997 Zillmere Eagles

8 Pittendreigh Ainelise 24/11/1996 Wilston Grange Gorillas

9 Lattanzi Zoe 02/02/1996 Coolangatta Bluebirds

10 Protheroe Maddie 11/12/1996 Coorparoo Roos

11 Murray Alicia 20/02/1998 Broadbeach Cats

12 Seaniger Georgie 08/07/1996 South Toowoomba Bombers

13 Daniec Courtney 26/06/1996 Wilston Grange Gorillas

14 Clarke Arianna 16/08/1999 Broadbeach Cats

15 Healey Luana 09/05/1997 North Cairns Tigers

16 Collingwood Gabrielle 15/01/1999 Yeronga Devils

17 Sexton Hannah 02/01/1996 Coorparoo Roos

18 Govan Jenae 15/11/1996 Vic Point High

19 Moroney Morgan 16/12/1996 Coorparoo Roos

21 Membrey Jordan 01/01/1996 Burleigh Bombers

22 Thompson Lucy 07/06/1997 Burnett State College

23 Campbell Shannon 24/09/1996 Nambour and Hinterland AFC

28 Ransfield Jade 03/08/1997 Calamvale Leopards JAFC

30 Pinchin Bethany 06/09/1996 Broadbeach Cats

31 Winterbottom Regan 18/12/1997 Park Ridge Pirates

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Courtney Cramey is one of the most successful female players to come out of SA. She’s been a regular SA State player, All Australian and was drafted #38 for Western Bulldogs 2013 team. As she heads towards the twilight of her playing days she is now looking to give back to the game by coaching. If she can instil her gritty approach to the game into her SA players then they will be a far more competitive unit in 2014.

Cramey believes that the trials period leading in to the final squad has seen the biggest player interest yet of any Youth Girls campaign. “The record numbers have created an environment of great work ethic and has increased the

CRAMEy INSTILS GRIT INTO SA

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professionalism of the group which places us in a good position to perform at our best throughout the Nationals, Cramey said. “With an injection of Youth sourced from the U16 Schoolgirls competition, five country representatives and a mix of local SAWFL players that have representative experience, the girls are well placed to do their state proud.”


Ellie Kellock - someone who embraces the physicality of the game, Ellie is relatively new to AFL however her ability to find the football does not suggest this. She is explosive and has great ability to chase down a player.

Shae Gundlach – an AFL Academy 14 member Shae displays sound skills, She is a very composed footballer who seems to have ample time in tight situations where the pressure is high. The coaching staff from SA likens her game to that of Collingwood Captain, Scott Pendlebury.

Sheridan and Kendall Howell – (“The Twins”) The Sheridan twins are seasoned sports women from Port Lincoln in country SA. Travelling by plane to most training sessions and games the girls are talented at many sports however show a natural flair for AFL and will contribute strongly throughout the championships.

tEaM list

COLOURS: Red, royal blue and gold

COACH: Courtney Cramey TEAM MANAGER: Nicolle Orr


1 GORDON Tayla 28/06/1996 Morphettville Park WFC

2 TUDOR Jasmine 29/07/1996 Salisbury FC

3 MURDOCH Katie 03/06/1996 Morphettville Park WFC

4 MILHAM Sarah 12/02/1997 Morphettville Park WFC

5 BARNES Jessica 31/10/1996 Morphettville Park WFC

6 PAVLOVICH Hannah 13/01/1997 Salisbury FC

7 TAYLOR Georgia 06/02/1996 Modbury FC

8 KELLOCK Ellie 27/05/1997 Morphettville Park WFC

9 CARPENTER Brianna 06/03/1997 Central District WFC

10 ALLAN Jessica 26/05/1999 South East Academy

11 GRICE Kizzy 28/01/1996 Morphettville Park WFC

13 WALLING Brianna 26/09/1999 Morphettville Park WFC

14 EASTWOOD Taylah 15/04/1998 Morphettville Park WFC

15 MARINOFF Ebony 15/11/1997 Morphettville Park WFC

17 SEARLE Karissa 15/05/1996 Modbury FC

18 HOWELL Sheridan 17/04/1997 Central District WFC

19 HOWELL Kendall 17/04/1997 Central District WFC

20 ALLAN Megan 12/07/1996 South East Academy

21 ALLAN Sarah 19/11/1997 South East Academy

24 ALLAN Chloe 01/11/1997 Salisbury FC

25 GUNDLACH Shae 10/07/1997 Salisbury FC

28 JERICHO Aajiah 02/08/1996 Morphettville Park WFC

29 JONES Tammara 16/04/1998 Salisbury FC

37 IOANNI Isabella 05/11/1998 Modbury FC

39 TANNER Taylah 02/09/1998 Morphettville Park WFC

40 LEMMENS Ashleigh 28/12/1996 Salisbury FC

44 SONNEMAN Demi 17/04/1997 Salisbury FC

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A combination of the best of Northern Territory and Tasmania the Thunder Devils allows for the most talented players from these areas to challenge themselves in a safe learning environment. Drawing on girls from both remote communities and metropolitan areas means the players and coaching staff will only meet the day before they play.

Talent Manager for AFL Tasmania Nick Probert said “it will be an interesting exercise getting the girls to bond and work out our structures when we arrive in Canberra.” There will be no shortage of talent and each team is allowed dispensation to play 18 year olds some who have had previous Championship experience, such as Maddison Smith (Tas).

“We are relying on the experienced girls to provide the on field leadership so they can teach the new players what to expect and how to handle the pace of the games,” Probert commented.

With both the Territory and Tassie growing their player numbers through new competitions there should be no shortage of skilled players.

Head Coach, Natsha Bennett declared,” As the first time the NT have entered a squad for these Championships, I am very excited to be involved and to offer the young Territory talent a chance to show the skills they have. Joining with the Tasmanian squad will provide bonding and friendship to create a strong talented team to really have a go and enjoy this opportunity.”


THUNDER DEVILS DEVELOPING THEIR TALENT

plaYERs sURE tO sHinE aRE:

Tayla Thorn (NT) – A committed hard player who has great skill in the ruck, and the ability to be very versatile on the field. AFL Acadmey 13 and New Zealand Tour side 2013 she is experienced on a bigger stage.

Darrelyn Puruntatameri (NT)– Maybe a small player, but extremely skilful in the forward pocket and also a quick on baller bursting from packs with her pace.

Maddison Smith (Tas) – her vast experience t top level games should provide very high on field leadership. Passionate and hard at the ball Smith is expected to lead by example.

tEaM list

COLOURS: White jumpers with ochre, gold, green lightning stripes and black shorts

COACH: Natasha Bennett TEAM MANAGER: Sophie Edwards


1 Eade Georgia 16/06/1995 Burnie Dockers

2 Hercott Jess 11/06/1996 Clarence

3 Manjerovic Zabreena 28/06/1998 Lauderdale

4 Bowen Ashley 23/07/1996 Clarence

5 Cuthbertson Maggie 18/08/1998 Queechy High

6 Webb Courtney 30/11/1999 Riverside High

7 Gamble Ellsye 16/09/1997 Burnie Dockers

8 Radford Danielle 17/01/1997 Hellyer

9 Jones Hannah 07/01/1997 Hellyer

10 Harris Shannon 24/07/1999 Hobart

11 Smith Maddison 14/11/1995 Clarence

12 Stubbs Kaylee 27/02/1997 Clarence

13 Marshall Taylah 05/04/1998 Burnie Dockers

14 Chittick Amy 15/12/1997 Waratahs

15 Puruntatamiri Darrelyn 11/02/1996 Waratahs

16 Hunt Makaela 17/10/1997 Palmerston

17 Thorn Tayla 31/05/1998 Palmerston

18 Ponter Danielle 08/01/2000 St Marys

19 Matsumoto Tomoko 11/01/1999 St Marys

20 Heenan Reharnee 21/9/1997 St Marys

21 Garling Tanisha 24/2/1998 Palmerston

22 Cunningham Kimberley 07/05/1997 St Marys

23 Coombes Alana 27/3/1998 St Marys

24 Pollard Kamika 29/9/1997 Buffaloes

25 Patterson Tia 29/10/1998 Buffaloes

26 Cockatoo Che 23/12/1997 Southern Districts

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Last year Victoria Country entered the Championships for the first time off the back of massive development in rural Vic. Joining forces with the best from Tasmania, Vic Country were highly competitive and instrumental in drawing supportive crowds to the Shepparton games.

This year they will be without their Tasmanian injection of players (who have joined with NT). Shaun Loughlin again heads the coaching team and believes the girls will be very competitive again.

O’Loughlin said, “the Vic Country girls have prepared enthusiastically for these Championships. We will have about ten girls that played last year in Shepparton and their experience will be invaluable to the rest of the squad.”

He also believes the squad have gelled extremely well and appear to really enjoy each other’s company. “The coaching and support staff have done a tremendous job in bringing the team together and I have no doubt that the Country spirit will again shine through and enable us to be very competitive in all of our games”, he added.


VIC COUNTRy ON THEIR OWN

plaYERs tO kEEp a

clOsE EYE On inclUdE:

Lily Mithen - Shannon McFerran medallist from the AFL Academy 14. Lily is a hard working player who has great energy out on the field. She wins plenty of the ball and has a great appetite for the contest.

Bella Ayre –a very competitive player who marks and kicks the ball very well.

Teleigha Saunders – a very creative and hard-working player. Loves to take the game on and is exciting to watch.

tEaM list

COLOURS: White jumper with navy V

COACH: Shaun O’Loughlin TEAM MANAGER: Tim Shearer


1 Saunders Teleigha 18/08/1998 Bairnsdale

2 Kemp Ainslie 18/03/1997 Kyneton

3 De groot Lucy 07/07/1998 Leopold

4 Lynch Emma 03/12/1997 Ballarat

5 Shannon Eliza 23/10/1999 Newtown & Chilwell

6 Pedretti Brodi 01/01/1997 Bairnsdale

7 de Groot Cheryl 07/07/1998 Leopold

8 Beeston Temikka 08/11/1997 Moddewarre

9 Watson Georgia 09/07/1997 Moddewarre

10 Maraltadj Letisha 22/11/1996 Ballarat

11 Gallo Luca 11/08/1998 Huntly

12 Mulcahy Alexandra 12/02/1996 Kyabram

13 Wareham Georgia 26/05/1999 Modewarre

14 Mithen Lily 02/03/1998 Newtown & Chillwell

15 McDonald Amy 07/02/1998 Redan

16 McInnes Kristy 24/10/1997 Modewarre

17 Shotton Kelly 23/01/1997 Echuca

18 Alexander Nikkita 27/04/1997 Lake Wendouree

19 Long Alana 24/11/1996 Kangaroo Flat

20 (em) Meemusor Choney 07/09/1999 Castlemaine

21 Dixon Shani 22/05/1997 Bairnsdale

22 Ayre Isabella 09/12/1998 Huntly

23 (em) Glanville Alyx 14/07/1997 Echuca

24 Tancred Jade 06/02/1999 Shepparton Notre Dame

25 Maguire Madisen 06/03/1996 Modewarre

26 Fellows Tenay 27/07/1998 Huntly

27 Jones Nickesha 14/10/1999 Ballarat Swans

28 Smith Hayley 22/11/1996 Redan

29 Campbell Ruby 05/06/1997 Huntly

30 (em) Lowe Brooke 30/07/1998 Leopold

31 (em) Rowe Jorja 29/08/1997 Mooroopna

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Having won all four Nationals to date last year’s come- from- behind victory over Western Australia was probably their most satisfying. The Vics had to work harder than ever to overcome an enthusiastic challenge from WA and a stiff 3 goal breeze to gain victory. From that successful team they lose some massive experience with the likes of three time All Australian and 2013 champs best player, Ellie Blackburn, moving from the age group.

Head Coach Wayne Siekman doesn’t see this as an issue. “The Vic Metro team will be one of the most even groups of talent we have assembled in recent times,” said Siekman. He believes he has a hard working team adding,” their willingness to listen and learn is something that will carry them well throughout the week. Western Australia looks the team to beat and we can’t wait for game 1 on Sunday 4th May to kick off our 2014 campaign. It is going to be a strong test and we look forward to all the challenges that lie ahead of us.”


VICS CHASE FIVE STRAIGHT

Brittany Bonnici – elite runner, had experience training with TAC Cup side Calder Cannons in the pre season which has developed her further as a footballer and leader.

siEkMan bEliEvEs tHE plaYERs WHO Will stand OUt fOR MEtRO Will bE:

Karly Tapner – strong body, hard and tough at the footy and will not think twice about going in to win the footy A precise kick who shows strong leadership on and off the field.

Deanna Berry – promising footballer, shows great courage when she plays the game, is one of the better kicks in the team and she is one of the most professional girls off the field when it comes to recovery.

tEaM list

COLOURS: Navy blue with sky blue V

COACH: Wayne Siekman TEAM MANAGER: Gemma Hocart

NO. FAMILY NAME GIVEN NAME D.O.B LOCAL CLUB

1 Dillon Rosie 19/03/1996 Whitehorse Colts

2 Clayton Taylah 21/08/1998 Beaconsfield

3 Moore Kayla 12/12/1996 Sunbury Lions

4 Huntington Isabel 25/02/1999 Melbourne University

5 Gourlay Georgia 23/03/1999 Cranbourne

6 Muir Liz 30/06/1996 Mornington

7 Berry Deanna 07/05/1998 Mernda

8 bonnici Brittany 08/03/1997 St Albans

9 Musico Courtney 18/11/1997 South Morang

10 Walker Georgia 07/12/1998 Mornington

11 Lucas-Rodd Matilda 18/04/1996 East Malvern

12 Fisher Georgia 31/05/1997 Beaconsfield

13 Smith Katherine 28/09/1998 Whitehorse Colts

14 Tessari Amanda 24/02/1996 Wyndham Vale

15 Hojnacki Lauren 01/04/1997 Beaconsfield

16 Allen Jordyn 06/07/2000 Rye

17 Lawson Tavan Genevieve 02/11/1996 Darebin

18 Tapner Karly 22/11/1996 Beaconsfield

19 Arundel Amy 20/07/1997 Kew Rovers

20 Quigley Alex 02/09/1996 Sunbury Lions

21 Balshaw Caitlyn 05/03/1997 Sunbury Lions

22 Ryan Carleen 30/07/1998 Hampton Park

23 Lister Madison 01/09/1999 St Albans

24 Bartolo Jessica 10/03/1996 St Albans

25 Cox Katelyn 01/06/1998 Cranbourne

26 (em) O’Hagan Taylah 26/08/1998 Officer

27 Browning Emily Rose 06/07/2000 Hampton Park

28 Gee Georgia 28/10/1999 Beaconsfield

29 (em) Cordes Prudence 12/01/1998 Melbourne University

30 Clarke NIamh 14/05/1997 East Malvern

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WA is regarded as the best threat to quelling Victoria’s dominance in female football. They are regularly runners up at Youth Girls and Women’s Nationals but in 2013 they won the 16s Schoolgirls in a victory that both shocked and dented the Vic pride.

Some of the players in that historic title win have stepped up to challenge for a place in the Youth Girls State team. WA retains many experienced members who have come from the losing 2013 side and it was clear they hurt badly after falling short last year.

2013 Football Woman of the Year and Head Coach, Michelle Cowan says, “we are really looking forward to these championships in Canberra. For me it’s great to have the experience of the 2013 in Shepparton under my belt and we’ve used this to prepare ourselves and make sure WA continue to be really competitive and push for the top spot.

Cowan added, ”we’ve got a great mix of experienced players as well as young girls who are new to the sport and just loving it. They are a passionate group, hungry for success and excited about the challenge that lies ahead.”

WA HUNGRy FOR SUCCESS

Ashley Sharp: An explosive midfielder and forward who has clean skills and natural ability to find the footy.

Sabrina Traub: A strong mark overhead and

plaYERs likElY tO MakE an iMpact aRE:

clean skills sees Sab as one of the most talented U/18’s players in the country.

Kellie Gibson: Powerful, athletic midfielder who competes for every contest.

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tEaM list

COLOURS: Gold and black

COACH: Michelle Cowan TEAM MANAGER: Janet Seth


1 Sharp Ashley 11/06/1997 Swan Districts

2 Gibson Kellie 09/06/1996 Swan Districts

3 Green Brianna 20/11/1996 East Fremantle

4 Edwards Caitlyn 27/06/1996 East Fremantle

5 Golisano Tarnica 21/09/1996 Coastal Titans

6 Davidson Cassie 06/10/1996 Peel Thunderbirds

7 Ashley Rachel 14/12/1998 Perth Angels

8 Beswick Kate 24/09/1996 Peel Thunderbirds

9 Schimmel Savanna 09/09/1996 Swan Districts

10 Miller Hayley 03/02/1996 Coastal Titans

11 Bresland Tayla 04/02/1996 Peel Thunderbirds

12 Ortlepp Claire 08/10/1997 CoasTal Titans

13 Bebbington Hannah 27/01/1997 Coastal Titans

14 Frederick – Traub Sabrina 14/11/1996 Peel Thunderbirds

15 Ugle Courtney 22/07/1996 Peel Thunderbirds

16 Okely Demi 19/03/1997 Peel Thunderbirds

17 Stewart Jasmin 04/11/1998 Claremont

18 Rodin Zimdahl Lara 16/07/1996 South Fremantle

19 Ortlepp Rachel 08/10/1997 Coastal Titans

20 Devlyn Beatrice 08/02/1998 South Fremantle

21 Gomes Ashleigh 24/09/1997 East Fremantle

22 Price Asha 22/04/1997 Swan Districts

23 Hoye Brown Jennifer 01/04/1997 South FremaNtle

24 Bennell Larrissa 25/02/1996 South Fremantle

25 Huggett Zoe 14/04/1997 East Fremantle

26 Tinson Katrina 25/09/1996 South Fremantle

27 Brown Kerrilee 07/04/1998 Peel Thunderbirds

28 Moran Gabrielle 02/02/1996 Swan Districts

29 Marchetti Evie 05/04/1997 South Fremantle

30 Daw Jessica 21/03/1996 Claremont

31 Barnes Madison 20/08/1996 South Fremantle

32 Gelmi Eliza 07/07/1997 Swan Districts

33 Tinker Aleisha 17/02/1997 Peel Thunderbirds

TEAM WA IS PROUDLy SUPPORTED By THIS HIGH PERFORMANCE PROVIDER

The Kickstart carnival the Woomeras were selected from was exhilarating. A combination of raw talent, speed and sublime ball handling excited all who viewed the games. Now the squad comes from all corners of Australia to compete as the Woomeras for the first time.

Experienced coach and former AFL player, Chris Johnson takes charge of the most eclectic group of players drawing girls from remote communities as well as bustling cities.

“I’m grateful to have the opportunity to coach the first Woomeras and look forward to the challenge, “ Johnson said. He added, “I can’t wait to see how the girls will cope within the champs. The girls competed in the first Female Indigenous Kickstart Champs back in September of 2013 where their skill and talent saw them be selected in the first ever National Indigenous female team – the Woomeras. I hope to give the girls more of an insight on game sense and football fundamentals.” Johnson believes a real strength of the Woomeras program is not so much about the on field aspect, but more importantly about the off field. “The program is based on 4 key pillars – Decision Making, Communication, Resilience and Identity. These are the elements we will concentrate on.”


FIRST TIME WOOMERAS SET TO IGNITE

Courtney Hodder (WA) – is your hard at it midfielder who wins the tough contested ball, will do all the 1%ers and has a turn of speed.

Paige Baksh (VIC) – was a big stand out at Kickstart and can play at both ends of the ground. Has the ability to kick long goals and is full of skill.

tHE On fiEld gUns Will cOME fROM:

Leashay Warburton (NT) – the captain of the victorious NT Kickstart team will be an important leadership part of the first team in particular bringing the remote players together.

tEaM list

COLOURS: Black, red and gold jumper with white shorts and socks

COACH: Chris Johnson TEAM MANAGER: Narelle Long


1 Jennings Kiarnie 22/11/1996 NSW

2 Duncan Vera 23/05/1997 QLD

3 Hodder Courtney 08/07/2000 WA

4 Baksh Paige 09/03/1995 VIC

5 Hickling Chantell 06/01/1996 QLD

6 Greenhalgh Winona 04/02/1997 VIC

7 Fisher Shaliese 24/07/1998 QLD

8 Radford Maddison 22/02/1996 SA

9 Saunders Mikayla 08/12/1997 SA

10 Gillespie Anika 31/03/1997 WA

11 Warburton Leashay 17/08/1995 QLD

12 Bukulatji Sasha 02/03/1999 NT

13 Cooper Kiara 13/01/1990 NT

14 Wonaemirri Ellanora 20/02/1997 VIC

15 Wonaemirri Caitlin NT

16 Piolt Sherita 03/06/1997 NT

17 Armstrong Kaitlin 05/11/1997 QLD

18 Guligo Renae 08/04/1996 NT

19 Briggs Nayiyana 21/12/1998 QLD

20 Giles Angela 10/01/1996 SA

21 Cameron Imahra 09/01/1997 WA

22 Hundson Klarindah 25/05/1997 QLD

23 Mifsud Jordan 29/11/1996 VIC

24 Ketchup Tashina 21/01/1998 QLD

25 Doomadgee Demi 12/02/1996 NSW

26 Desiree Atkinson 09/04/1995 QLD

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The best 15 year olds in Australia are selected to attend the AFL Academy conducted at Visy Park, Melbourne each January. A program that encourages higher level decision making, leadership and skill acquisition the most outstanding players and coaches are then selected for a tour of New Zealand.

Known as the Breeze the girls played the New Zealand Kahus in 3 nine a side games. The Breeze and their coaching staff proved exemplary ambassadors providing both great AFL advice and friendship.

The touring group included many 2013 Youth Girls Nationals participants and coaches (*). The tour party:

NSWACT: Alexandra TeggNT: Tayla ThornQ: Chelsea Ansell*, Tayla Harris*, Dania Herdman (photographer), Maddie Protheroe*SA: Tayla Gordon*, Jasmine Tudor*TAS: Zabreena Manjerovic*V: Brittany Bonnicci (VC*), Alicia Eva (Assistant Coach)*, Chyloe Kurdas (Tour Director),

Karly Tapner* WA: Michelle Cowan (Head Coach)*, Sabrina Frederick – Traub (C)*, Dana Pimley (Head

Trainer), Ashley Sharp*


AFL ACADEMy 13 TOUR OF NEW ZEALAND

Aboriginal Youth Girls who don’t make their State team now have an opportunity to do so through the female Kickstart Carnival. The inaugural event took place in Melbourne running a similar program to that of the male version. A nine a side carnival together with education sessions for the players to better engage Aboriginal girls in AFL, the first carnival was an outstanding success.

NT won the carnival from Victoria. This team went on to win Northern Territory’s Sports Award for ‘Team of the Year’.

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