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Southern Districts star Mattea Breed is a good chance at getting picked up by an AFLW club despite recent hand surgery. Picture: FELICITY ELLIOTT AFL MEDIA

Tough Breed set for AFLW reward

IGNORANCE is bliss. And indeed it was that saying which got Southern Districts star youngster Mattea Breed through an entire SANFL women’s season carrying an injury which needed surgery. Now she’s a good chance at getting picked up by an AFLW club, despite not being able to work out at the Combine on the Gold Coast on October 3.

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Lisa Roberts as Waratahs V Wanderers at Gardens Oval.Picture GLENN CAMPBELL

Roberts: Tahs to stay competitive

NEW Waratah women’s playing-coach Lisa Roberts says a talented new generation is emerging at her club, as it looks to avenge last season’s NTFL Grand Final defeat to Southern Districts.

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Nt Thunder's  Shannon Rioli will play his 100th NTFL match in the Grand Final against Wanderers. Photos of his uncles and father, who were all champion St Marys players.

Rioli: Family name’s good pressure

ALL over Australia, ‘Rioli’ is a famous name, as St Mary’s captain Shannon Rioli has discovered – even in innocuous situations. But it’s hard work that will get the Territory’s elite juniors into the AFL, like his legendary family members. Not necesarilly if you carry a well-known name like his, as he explains in this SPECIAL FEATURE.

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