Peggy Rock and Kayla Ilett named among NT Talent Academy squad bound for Sydney
Some of the Territory’s best rising stars have been named in a side set to travel to Sydney in two anticipated matches against the GWS and Sydney Swans Academies. See who made the squad.
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The Cazalys NT Talent Academy has named its final under-16s girls team set to travel to Sydney in two anticipated matches against the GWS Academy and Sydney Swans Academy.
The NT side brimming with talent will kick off its campaign on April 14 at Blacktown International Sportspark against the Giants.
Despite a 42-point defeat in their last match against the Giants the NT side showed plenty of growth and proved the region is making significant strides in team development.
The second fixture comes just days later on April 17 against the Swans.
Last time the two teams met Sydney burst out of the gates to dominate until the Territory responded with a four goal third quarter.
Nightcliff’s Peggy Rock is one to keep an eye on and has the talent to back up her credentials earned in the NTFL.
The Tigers is a standout All-Australian talent and a three-time consecutive best and fairest winner in the junior grades.
St Mary’s Kayla Ilett will be a serious threat in the forward after claiming the leading goalkicker title in both the Under 16s and Under 18s with 47 goals this season.
Jenara Grant from the Darwin Buffaloes will be one to watch in defence with her composure and skill crucial in shutting down opposition forwards.
The squad also proudly features regional representative including Latoya Young from South Alice Springs and Nalarni Paterson, one of the most exciting prospects emerging from the Barkly League.
The matches will be streamed live and free on the AFL Play YouTube Channel.
FULL TEAM:
Backline – Claire Corbett, Gabrielle Reisinger, Jenara Grant, Jessica Hardwick, Lakhyah Hill, Amber Quinn
Centre – Makenzy Smith, Layla May, Akia-Marie Lake
Forward – Nalarni Paterson, Kayla Ilett, Olivia Gee, Harmony Lacey, Latoya Young, Taitum Tipumantamerri
Followers – Miley Cunningham, Peggy Rock, Grace Anstess
Interchange – Skye Smith, Maitea Golowyn, Kaitlyn Berry, Taniesha John-Forrest, Arianna Parmenter
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