Fiebiger, Argent-Bowden, Butcher, Nolan-Grigg and more in the rising stars of Barossa women’s footy
The Barossa, Light & Gawler football competition has been a breeding ground for talented players for generations. Now, the female stars of the future are showcasing their skills. Read the FULL list of the top rising stars from the BLGW.
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The next generation of female footballers are showing their talents, and the Barossa, Light & Gawler women’s league has continued to grow after a sensational inaugural season in 2017.
Here is the list of the top 10 rising stars of women’s footy from the BLGW.
Halle Butcher (Kapunda)
A towering presence for the Bombers, Butcher has been involved with Central District in the SANFL Talent Shield for a few years.
In her first year as purely under 17s, Butcher kicked two goals and featured among her side’s best twice.
Talia Laubsch (Willaston)
One of the best defenders in the underage competition, Laubsch may be also one of the best kicks.
The young Donnybrook can launch the ball a fair way, and she’s not afraid to put her body on the line.
Dakota Williams (Willaston)
Williams is already playing senior football for the Donnybrooks and claimed a premiership medal in the BLGW senior women’s grand final, which shows the faith they have in her.
A terrific talent through the guts, she’s not afraid to get forward and show off her talents and kick a few snags either.
Holly Tralaggan (Kapunda)
Possibly the youngest player on this list, Tralaggan was the runner up under 14 best and fairest for the whole competition, but her first year in the under 17s has been terrific as well.
She played five games above her age bracket and featured in the best once, but dominated in her age group.
One to watch in the under 17s next year for the Bombers.
Mia Nolan-Grigg (Willaston)
Like Williams, Nolan-Grigg is in the Adelaide Crows women’s footy academy and she continues to shine as a footballer.
She booted six goals in eight matches this year, and also played seven games of senior football, kicking a goal in the grand final win over Tanunda.
Cooper Hyde (Angaston)
Hyde is a player who has shown her tenacity around the goals in the past, and is now terrific around the ground.
She booted 22 goals in the inaugural season of the BLGW in the under 17s and 15 the following season.
She was again sensational in 2020, playing seven games of senior football as well, on top of 14 in the previous seasons.
Ruby McDonald (Barossa District)
A shining light for the Bulldogs in the under 17s competition, she polled eight votes in the best and fairest award, one of only two players to poll.
She’s been a regular star for the Dogs in recent seasons, and continues to improve again in 2020.
Kate Argent-Bowden (Angaston)
One of the toughest players in the competition, Argent-Bowden’s future is incredibly bright.
In her first season of just playing under 17s, the young Panther was inspirational in the midfield, and featured in her side’s best seven times.
She added yet another premiership medal to her collection in the grand final, and there’ll be plenty more to come.
Jessie Sandford (Willaston)
Originally a goalscoring superstar in the under 14s in her debut season, booting 40 goals, Sandford has moved around the ground and continues her growth as a player.
Just one year after moving up from the under 14s, she played a senior game and booted a goal, while she also established herself in the senior line up this year.
She finished high in the medal count and is also involved with the Crows like her teammates.
Libby Fiebiger (Angaston)
The top rising talent in the competition has the potential that could make her a future AFLW All-Australian.
Classy with the ball, slick with her movement and dominant around the ground, Fiebiger has had a terrific season.
For the second season running, she featured in the best players for every game and took out the under 17 best and fairest with ease and tenacity.
AFLW scouts, here’s where you need to be looking.