State 15 females showcase talent at National carnival

The West Australian State 15s AFL Female Team battled it out in the National 15s Grand Final after the side secured strong victories in all its matches in the week-long carnival held in Queensland.

The team of 24 got off to a good start and thumped New South Wales 8.11 (59) to 2.2 (14) in the opening game of the series on Sunday, July 24 and got another three wins under its belt after the side defeated Queensland-1 Team 9.12 (66) to 1.2 (8), South Australia 7.6 (48) to 1.1(7) and kept Queensland-1 scoreless at Maroochydore Sports Complex – 5.14 (44) to 0.0 (0).

WA started off slow in the Grand Final clash against Victoria but managed to fight back in the second quarter. Victoria didn’t give in at any point and proved to be too good for the girls, beating the side 10.8 (68) to 4.4 (28).

Head Coach Oliver Beath said he was very pleased with the team’s efforts in the competition, having made it to the Grand Final.

“The girls have showcased great talent and making it to the ultimate decider is a true testament to their hard work and dedication” Beath said.

The competition’s entry age dropped from 16 years to 15 this year and WA Football Commission Female Talent Manager Alison Moore said it has been a real benefit for the state’s talent development pathway.

“We’re thrilled that the team represents many of our younger players who have participated in this year’s Female Talent Academy,” Moore said.

“It’s important we identify the younger players and give them these opportunities at a state level and help them develop into quality senior players in the years to come.”

Scores

WA (8.11.59) v NSW (2.2.14)
Sunday, July 24
9.15am WST
Maroochydore Sports Complex

WA (9.12.66) v QLD1 (1.2.8)
Monday, July 25
9.15am WST
Maroochydore Sports Complex

WA (7.6.48) v SA (1.1.7)
Wednesday, July 27
8.45am WST
Maroochydore Sports Complex

WA (5.14.44) v QLD1 (0.0.0)
Thursday, July 28
10.30am WST
Maroochydore Sports Complex

GRAND FINAL
WA (4.4.28) v VIC (10.8.68)
Saturday, July 30
9.30am WST
Maroochydore Sports Complex

Players were selected from all across the state from a pool of more than 100 footballers who took part in team trials held in Northam, Bunbury and Perth earlier this year.

“This team is a fantastic mix of metropolitan, regional, Indigenous and Multicultural players and it demonstrates that any girl can have the dream to play AFL in the future,” Moore said.

Earlier in the month players got the chance to shake hands with former State 16s captain and current AFL Female player Sabrina Federick-Traub when they were presented with their state jumpers at a ceremony on Monday, July 18.

Twitter – @WA16sGirlsAFL.

Team List

No

NAME

SCHOOL

WAWFL CLUB

9

Tanisha

Anderson

Newton Moore Senior High School

Peel Thunderbirds

22

Nyra

Anderson

Governor Stirling Senior High School

24

Scovia

Anzoa

Butler College

Joondalup Falcons

15

Jacklyn

Atkinson

Pinjarra Senior High School

Peel Thunderbirds

2

Lily

Bird

Corpus Christi College

East Fremantle

21

Jessica

Cox

Merredin College

16

Suzi-Rose

Deegan

Sacred Heart College

14

Akoor

Dhelbai

Butler College

Joondalup Falcons

4

Abbey

Dowrick

Butler College

Coastal Titans

13

Shantae

Freeman

Halls Head College

South Fremantle

10

Brianna

Hyde

Helena College

Swan Districts

19

Mikayla

Hyde

Helena College

Swan Districts

3

Kate

Inglis-Hodge

Serpentine-Jarrahdale Grammar

East Fremantle

17

Mikella

Johnson-Letch

Warwick Senior High School

Coastal Titans

20

Sharyce Anne

Krakouer

Presbyterian Ladies College

East Perth

7

Taite

Lantzke

Lakeland Senior High School

South Fremantle

11

Emily

McAuley

Nagle Catholic College

1

Scout

McCormack

Bunbury Senior High School

12

Hope

Parata-Kingi

Governor Stirling Senior High School

23

Taylor

Pescud

Governor Stirling Senior High School

6

Roxanne

Roux

Dongara District High School

8

Pia

Staltari

Newman College

Claremont

5

Sarah

Verrier

Baldivis Secondary College

Peel Thunderbirds

18

Madison

Yarran

Aranmore Catholic College

Perth Angels

Tour Leader – Geoff Hayes

Team Manager – Narelle Scott

Senior Assistant Coach – Jono Grullis

Assistant Coach – Leith Woods

Strength and Conditioning Coach – Katrina Harris