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Jordan McArdle
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23 Apr 2026
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Four West Aussies were named in the AFL Under-16s All-Australian Team this week, headlined by coach Kate Orme and State 16s MVP and co-captain Arybella Nelson.
The AAMI WA Football State 16s Girls finished with carnival with a 1-1 record, defeating Brisbane Lions Academy after falling just shy of an opening-game victory over South Australia.
West Perth young gun Nelson, who averaged 26 disposals across the competition including 29 in the final hit-out to be named as skipper of the All-Australian side, was joined by Subiaco’s Bea Crane and Swan Districts’ Keira Fawcett.
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Nelson also finished runner-up in the fairest-and-best award, polling 12 votes to be three behind winner Lily Moana of Gold Coast Suns Academy.
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“It is difficult to understate the impact Bella Nelson had on both games, with her skills, toughness and decision-making really standing out,” Orme said.
“Bella was awarded our State 16s MVP award and I’m not surprised that she was prominent in the overall fairest-and-best voting and named captain of the AFLW Under-16s All-Australian Team after being such a strong leader for us alongside Vienna Matera.
“We would also like to congratulate Bea Crane and Keira Fawcett who also had excellent campaigns and deserve their spot in the All-Australian Team.”
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