Coates Talent League 2024: Analysis of every Eastern Ranges under-18 girl
We examine every Eastern Ranges under-18 girl ahead of the Coates Talent League season.
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The Eastern Ranges rarely fail to impress at the draft – and this year could be no different in the under-18 girls program.
Just ask Eastern Ranges girls coach Jarrad Donders.
“We feel really strong about the talent we’ve got on our list,” he said.
“Obviously that’ll be defined at the end of the season, but we would hope to have a fair few drafted again if they can put together some good seasons and we can allow them to showcase their talents on the field.”
We examine every under-18 girls player, in alphabetical order ...
Jordyn Allen (Heathmont)
Touted as a high half-back, Allen’s skills by hand and foot, along with her run and carry are key strengths.
Remy Archer (Park Orchards)
Spoiling and physicality as a key defender are key traits, much like her father – AFL great Glenn Archer.
Grace Baba (Mooroolbark)
A potential draft prospect this season, Baba is listed with the National Academy as well as Vic Metro, with run and carry, creativity, and aerial work among her bag of tricks.
Isla Baldwin (Old Yarra Cobras)
The 19-year-old is listed in Carlton’s VFLW program and may not play may games for the Ranges. Contested ball, power and pressure form the state league talent’s arsenal.
Josephine Bamford (Ferntree Gully)
Touted as a starting ruck who covers the ground well.
Kyah Barry (Olinda-Ferny Creek)
Set to feature as a small defender, Barry’s key strength is her tackle pressure.
Grace Belloni (Olinda-Ferny Creek)
One of the Ranges’ leading draft prospects this season, the midfielder and key forward is strong in winning the contested ball, while her aerial skills are also a key weapon. She’s in the Ranges’ leadership group and will be playing for the All Stars in an upcoming rep game against the National Academy.
Mackenzie Bourne (Emerald)
Coming back from foot fracture, but is set to play in the ruck, exhibiting contested marking and power.
Georgie Brisbane (Blackburn)
The captain is one of the Ranges’ leading draft prospects, boasting exciting aerial skills, while her run and carry is another strength, playing key forward or on a wing.
Ella Brown (Mooroolbark)
The top-ager has just entered the program, but her defensive pressure, speed, run and carry has impressed and could slot in as a high forward.
Emmerson Bylett (East Ringwood)
Boasts defensive pressure in spades as a small forward.
Jasmine Coney (Blackburn)
The high half-back exhibits strong skills by hand and foot, and plenty of power.
Isabelle Creaton (Ferntree Gully)
Set for a high forward or midfield role, impressing with skills and ability to compete.
Emma Di Petta (Lysterfield Wolves)
The bottom-ager is strong around the contested ball, while her decision-making as a key back has impressed the coach.
Asher Fearn-Wannan (Whitehorse Colts)
The bottom-aged prospect could feature as a key back, and exhibits sound run and carry, aerial work and intercept marking.
Leila Hedderwick (East Ringwood)
Can play either as a midfielder or medium-sized forward with strong contested ball ability.
Bree Horne (SBL Wolves)
A key defender with strong aerial skills and plenty of drive.
Kaitlyn Hubbard (SBL Wolves)
The medium-sized defender boasts skills by hand and foot alongside calm decision making under pressure.
Georgia Kavanagh (Ferntree Gully)
An emerging leader in the Ranges’ leadership group, her skills by hand and foot are key strengths along with decision-making. She’s likely to play as a small forward.
Georgia Knight (Monbulk)
The key forward could well be a draft prospect this season, showing versatility by providing bursts through the midfield, efficiency with skills on both sides and sound aerial work.
Briannan Lambe (Emerald)
Physicality and skills by hand and foot are key weapons for the medium-sized defender.
Ruby Langham (Emerald)
Her high workrate has impressed the coach and is set to feature as a medium-sized forward.
Indianna Markby (SBL Wolves)
The speedy forward has drive, run and power in her game, and is more than capable at carrying the ball.
Georgie Marsden (Blackburn)
Key weapon is her piercing kicking, and is set to line up on the wing.
Tayla McMillan (Wantirna South)
Could be the best 17-year-old in the country according to the coach. The starting midfielder is in the Vic Metro squad as a bottom ager, and it’s not hard to see why – clean below the knees with excellent contested ball and power.
Amelie Moore (Mt Evelyn)
Listed in Carlton’s VFLW program, aerial intercepting is a major weapon for the key defender.
Evie Parker (Vermont)
The vice-captain could be on AFLW clubs’ radars come season’s end. Her run and carry as a winger is impressive alongside her decision-making, and can also play as a key forward.
Molly Paterson (Vermont)
The vice-captain is also listed for Vic Metro, and displays impressive decision-making, kicking and ball-use as a midfielder. One to watch.
Sienna Reidy (Vermont)
A younger prospect, but touted as a developing key forward.
Olivia Sithibourn (SBL Wolves)
Known for her physicality, Sithibourn plays as a lockdown defender.
Cleo Smith (Wantirna South)
The 19-year-old ruck boasts plenty of aerial power according to the coach.
Tahlee Steele (Mooroolbark)
Coming back from knee injury, Steele is set for a high forward role with her run and carry a key weapon.
Stasia Stevenson (Waverley Park)
The midfielder doubles as pressure forward, boasting strength at ground level. Touted as one to watch as the year unfolds.
Emma Stilve (Whitehorse Colts)
Boasting high footy IQ, forward craft and sound running patterns, Stilve could also feature on a wing and is said to be one to watch as the season progresses.
Ishka-Belle Stock (Healesville)
The medium forward boasts skills on both sides of the body, while her pressure has impressed.
Jasmine Stocks (Vermont)
Goal sense and cleanliness below the knees are key traits for the medium-sized forward.
McKenna Strong (North Ringwood)
Has just entered the program, but she’s impressed with her aerial work and is slated for a key back role this year.
Angelina Torcasio (Waverley Park)
The top-ager exhibits great athleticism according to Donders, showcased through her run and carry on the wing.
Kelsie Ternes (SBL Wolves)
Touted as a strong contested-marking key forward.
Zoe Vozzo (Wantirna South)
Run, carry and efficiency make up Vozzo’s bag of tricks, and is set to play on the wing.
Hayley Wansbrough (Heathmont)
On the comeback trail from a quad injury in an interrupted pre-season, but set to play as a key forward with strong aerial skills.
Zoe-Grace Willis (North Ringwood)
As a small defender or midfielder, Willis is said to boast speed and a competitive edge.
Mathilde Wilkinson (South Belgrave)
The bottom-aged talent is a medium-sized forward with sound speed and skills.
Zoe Wilkinson (South Belgrave)
Twin sister of Mathilde, the starting midfielder excels at winning the contested ball.
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