SEQ AFL under 17 girls footy featured another 100 game player
SEQ AFL under 17 girls - Cats’ 100 gamer, Cooly kids and Tigers shone while the Sandgate Hawks soared in footy action this weekend.
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SEQ AFL under 17 girls footy this week featured an array of 15-year-olds playing, including Southport’s Rhianna Ingram and Cooly’s Penny Stringer, Ari Sampson Jones, Jamie Collins, Taleah Palmucci and Luca Jensen.
And in another special moment, Broadbeach’s Sienna Burnham played in her 100th match for the club, a terrific milestone.
QAFL COLTS MOST IMPROVED PLAYERS THIS SEASON
There was also a six goal hero for Tweed Coolangatta where full forward Allira Palmucci swallowed possession which streamed her way from the midfield.
And there was a rip-roaring Div 2 clash won by Tweed Coast Northern Rivers over Mt Gravatt/Jindalee. More on that later.
BEST PLAYERS (More info coming late this afternoon on Sunday games)
Zali Bubb, Bella Fernandez and Jemma Foley (Maroochydore)
Both Bubb and Fernandez were good in the ruck while Foley played strongly for the Sunny Coast Roos off the half back.
Kaetsi Eva French and Montannah Fabian (Sandgate)
French was fantastic for Sandgate with her running and tackling game from the midfield, while Fabian was strong in the ruck and had an enormous work rate which enabled her to get down back and defuse scoring opportunities.
Izzy Boucher, Aleah Stringer and Evie Emmett (Tweed Coolangatta)
This terrific trio fed a hungry forward line where six goal hero Allira Palmucci was the focal point.
Allira Palmucci and Nakeisha Drew-Perkiss (Tweed Coolangatta)
Palmucci was the beneficiary from ace work up the field which started with the backline rebounding ball back, and continued through the hands and boot of centre half back Nakeisha Drew-Perkiss.
Piper Mellifont (Sandgate)
Mellifont was a solid as a rock down back, and was then outstanding when thrown into the midfield.
Dakota Gilbert and Matilda McLeod (Maroochydore)
In a fast started, and finishing team performance, this dynamic duo earned a mention for their overall efforts across the game against Wilston Grange.
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Hallie Cunningham and Josie Plath (Broadbeach)
Broadbeach’s Hallie Cunningham and Josie Plath led a young Cats side around against Cooly, with the pair setting a fine example alongside their 100 game player and skipper, Sienna Burnham.
April Fischer, Bailey Cooke, Charlotte Russell and Claudia Dargie (Wests Juniors)
In an even team performance, Fischer and Cooke were strong on the wings, while Russell and Dargie were great in the midfield.
Daisy Quin and Lucy Denholm (Wests Juniors)
Both girls played extremely versatile games for Wests Juniors
Shayle Bauer, Lauren Game and Rhianna Ingram (Southport)
This terrific trio led a spirited Southport against powerful Burleigh, with under 15 player Ingram kicking arguably the goal of the year.
She launched a 40m snap on a 45 degree angle in heavy traffic - a truly impressive performance.
Eliza Haigh, Goldie Poulteney (Yeronga)
Haigh played a majority in the midfield and displayed great tackle pressure, winning a lot of footy, while Poulteney played backline, forward and ruck - contesting every ball in the air no matter where she was.
Ash Hodges, Mia Beran (Yeronga)
Hodges played a strong backline game repelling the ball while Beran’s work forward and back was highlighted by strong runs that gave Yeronga field position. Wheeler played back and midfield and was a ball winner.
Lyla Harrison and Kate Keen (Coorparoo)
Harrison was outstanding in the midfield with her physical play and attack on the ball and the player. Keen on the wing was able to help provide the link.
Drew Davidson and Monique Perry (Coorparoo)
Borh girls played their roles in the midfield and made an impact at the contest.
Chloe Harrison and emma Bracegirdle (Coorparoo)
This dynamic duo were able to repel multiple inside 50s with their intercept making and clearances.
Issy Levine, Sohpie Allen and Summer Hamilton (Wilston Grange)
Wilston Grange coach Jamie Sceney said: “Our midfield worked very hard, especially Issy Levine who was one of our best, continually winning the hard ball.
Sophie Allen again gave us great drive when in the ruck and stability down back and Summer Hamilton was always lively up forward.’’
Georgia Hunt, Chloe Campbell, Clara Cooke and Lily Bevderidge (Victoria Point)
Hunt and Campbell worked tirelessly in the midfield, while Cooke and Beveridge worked hard on the wings. Up forward Harriet Kniff and Jess Riley tried hard.
Morningside Div 2 (all players)
Coach Alan McGrath said: “A true team performance with all lines performing fantastically, with a real commitment to every contest, so I won’t single out any players.’’
Tweed Coast Northern Rivers
Ruck Billie Hutto, the roving pack of Allannah McNally, Heidi Grimster and Summer Browning and great options from Elise Devery and Ari Brown contributed to a narrow win over Mt Gravatt-Jindalee There was also great intercept play from Laini Mostert and Nicky Carsley.
Northern Rivers Tigers’ defenders Bonnie Starling, Bree Puntigam, Zoe Hastings, Savannah Hampson and Erin Lanyon. along with Taleeya Smith, Milly Morris, Madi Power, Ava Dixon, Dana Ward and Cass Talbot.
Mt Gravatt Jindalee’s best:
Taneka Dhadlie, Jess Hendry, Sophie Hosack, Tahlia Butcher, Jessica McGill and Tarnia King
THE MATCHES
Tweed Coolangatta v Broadbeach
Cooly coach David Palmucci said his group carried its form from the previous weeks into the game, including executing “all the things we value as a team’’. Cooly won 60-nil.
“The defence was again outstanding, managing to keep Broadbeach scoreless all night. “Nakeisha Drew-Perkiss again was brilliant across half back, while our mids, led by Izzy Boucher, Aleah Stringer and Evie Emmett, gave us great drive and applied enormous forward and defensive pressure.
Palmucci said the forward line worked well as a unit, providing good options. “Allira Palmucci kicked six goals and was lucky to be on the end of a great team performance up the field.’’
Coach Palmucci said the five under 15 girls, Penny Stringer, Ari Sampson Jones, Jamie Collins, Taleah Palmucci and Luca Jensen, all contributed to the win.
Broadbeach coach James Dofter described his team’s performance as “very solid’’ given a lot of the starting side was not available.
“The girls’ performance was as good as we could have offered, including from our under 15 girls that stepped up in such a big game for us.
“Our backline was particularly strong.’’
Burleigh vs Southport
Southport co-coach Marcus Gaszik said after last week’s effort, and considering they were playing a period of the season against the top three teams, the young Sharks could easily have thrown in the towel.
“But our girls have amazing spirit,’’ he praised.
“We took it to Burleigh in the first half but ran out of legs in the second half.’’
Surfers Paradise v Yeronga
The Yeronga girls ended up with only 13 players available but displayed a great fighting spirit.
“There were some awesome passages from our girls. however Surfers Paradise’s transition and running game proved too strong,’’ said Yeronga coach Jessie Baltus.
“The game was played in good spirits and our girls had an enjoyable game. All left the field with a smile on their face.’’
Maroochydore v Wilston Grange
Maroochydore coach Aaron Yates said his side started much stronger this week. “Finally our first quarter was a really good team effort,’’ Yates said.
“But there were patches throughout the second and third quarters when we weren’t switched on.
“However, the last 10 minutes for us was really good.’’
Wilston Grange coach Jamie Sceney said they had the game on their terms for large periods, but could not make the most of those opportunities.
“While the finals are starting to slip from our grasp, we will continue to work hard on the training track and see if we can get a couple of results in the last two games.’’
Sandgate v Coorparoo
Hawks coach Shane Watterson said his side finally had a lot to sing about after a gripping two goal win over Cooparoo.
“Coorparoo won the second half battle and pushed us to the end,’’ said a relieved Watterson.
Roos coach Scott Harrison said it was a very physical game. “We knew they would bring it (a strong game) so our goal was to match it and try to attack from the contest.
“Sandgate kicked two early goals but Coorparoo worked hard to get back into the game.
“After halftime we were able to start winning more of the ball and more importantly keep them goalless.
“We then had opportunities to get even on the scoreboard but just couldn’t covert when needed,’’ Harrison explained.
“It was a great team effort with five of our normal midfield unavailable. The girls really stepped up.’’
Victoria Point v Wests Juniors
Victoria Point coach Trevor Mayhew said his team lost 6-3-39 to 1-6-12 against Wests Juniors.
“Wests played some good football and pressured our girls around the contest. They took advantage of their forward opportunities.
“Defensively we were well off our best but it was an enjoyable game played in the right spirit.’’
Wests Juniors coach Mark McCabe said it was another even team performance. “Our defence held up well,’’ he said.
In DIVISION 2 action, it was an exciting day at Tweed Coast Tigerland against a fast improving, well connected Gravatt/ Jindalee side. Tweed Coast won 29-17.
Both Teams bought big energy, skill and connection that made for an irresistible and fast moving match that ebbed and flowed.
With a hot start, the Mt Gravatt girls busted out from the blocks with strong and slick ball handling from stoppages to have our Tigers girls under pressure.
“But our back line held out strong and repelled with discipline and precision and we were able to hold out and punch through for the first goal,’’ said Tweed Coast coach Steve Foreman.
The contested possession count was evenly shared with great tackle pressure right across the ground, and it was the Tigers ruck ascendency that had Tweed pressing hard.
“Ruck Billie Hutton fed our fast and furious roving pack of Allannah McNally, Heidi Grimster and Summer Browning,’’ Foreman said.
“We were able to capitalise on our wide play to the wings with connection and great options from Elise Devery and Ari Brown..
“There was great intercept play from Laini Mostert and Nicky Carsley who kept the forward roll.’’
“Our Defensive work rate was inspiring with big credits to Bonnie Starling, Bree Puntigam, Zoe Hastings, Savannah Hampson and Erin Lanyon,’’ Foreman said.
“Our forward press needed to be fast, focused and decisive, with Taleeya Smith, Milly Morris, Madi Power, Ava Dixon, Dana Ward and Cass Talbot linking well up front.
Foreman summed up: “At Tweed Coast Tigerland it’s fun and challenging footy for our girls and there’s electricity surrounding our exciting player group.
“The depth and quality of our U15s girls coming through really is lifting the bar and giving us forward momentum to finals and into next season.’’
For the Mt Gravatt-Jindalee Mags goals were kicked by Taya Weston and Taneka Dhadlie.
Coach Damien King said the Mags started strongly but didn’t capitalise enough on their opportunities in forward 50 in the first half, kicking five behinds.
“The third quarter saw us really turn the pressure up and we controlled the majority of the questeruntil Taya kicked her first ever goal.
“The last quarter, we were coming home with a wet sail thanks to another goal of the year contender from Taneka.
“Unfortunately that’s where it ended as one of the Tigers girls was in a bad way and needed an ambulance. We wish her well for a speedy recovery.’’
Morningside fought hard for a 16 point win over Kenmore in what was probably the highest quality game coach Alan McGrath had observed this season.
“Both teams played a similar run and gun style, so the game was played at a pace that surprisingly didn’t wane as players fatigued,’’ he said.
“The result could have gone either way but Morningside got over the line in what will surely be a valuable finals rehearsal.
“A true team performance with all lines performing fantastically, with a real commitment to every contest, so I won’t single out any players.’’
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