AFL under-17 girls Cool in a Crisis players plus milestones for Redcliffe and Tweed Coast players

SEQ AFL under-17 girls: There were milestone matches for both Redcliffe and Tweed Coast players. We feature them here, along with some of the competition’s Cool in a Crisis players.

Cool in a crisis - Morgan Whalley of Wilston Grange. Pic courtesy of Jen Allen 2024.

The Redcliffe Australian football community has toasted a 100 match milestone for popular under-17 girls players Billie Smart.

One of her team’s co-captains, Smart passed the milestone last weekend.

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She burst through a Tigers banner with gusto, leading her teammates onto the field.

Redcliffe Tigers Billie Smart played her 100th match.

It was a wonderful moment for the youngster who just loves her footy with the Peninsula club.

A fabulous grab by Tweed Coast Northern Rivers defender Bonnie Starling.

And down on the Tweed Coast, the Tigers Bonnie Starling recently completed her 50th match for the Northern Rivers club.

“She is versatile, tough and a great teammate,’’ said club coach Steve Foreman.

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Cool in a Crisis players

Morgan Whalley (Piper Mellifont)

From the Gorillas comes this “cool in a crisis’’ performer. An unflappable half back flanker or midfielder, Whalley remains calm under pressure.

She is calm when attacking the ball and uses her silky skills when coming out of defence. Whalley is slightly unheralded but more often than not she is among Wilston Grange’s best players.

Eilee Tebbutt of Sandgate Hawks is cool in a crisis.

Eilee Tebbutt, Piper Mellifont and Georgia Watterson (Sandgate)

Players cool in a crisis could easily go to our entire backline, but a few standouts would be Eilee Tebbutt, Piper Mellifont and Georgia Watterson.

Sandgate's Piper Mellifont on the move.

Emily Henderson (Broadbeach)

Henderson is a solid and dependable defender who rarely gets beaten one-on-one. She reads the game well and regularly takes strong marks as a last line of defence when opposition teams are raiding.

Lexie Hodgkin (Southport)

Hodgkin is an unflappable type, a player who never appears worried or stressed. She knows her game, and the process of what she needs to do and she gets the job done. Hodgkin’s skills are excellent and she was elite below her knees for her size.

Coco Colefax is a cool customer for Tweed Coast Northern Rivers.

Bonnie Starling, Coco Colefax and Olive O’Bryan (Tweed Coast Northern Rivers)

Courageous full back Starling, who reached her milestone 50th match recently in a victory over the Demons, is a born and bred Tweed Coast Tiger.

Coco Colefax and Olive O’Bryan were also “cool cucumbers’’ for the side.

Coco Colefax warms up prior to a match.

“Coco’s natural defensive abilities makes her an essential element in the team,’’ said club coach Steve Foreman.

“Bonnie’s linkage and silky skills in the backs give us effective rebound every match.’’

Stevie Fisher (Wests Juniors)

Stevie Fisher is unflappable for Wests Juniors, whether she is playing in ruck or taking on the opposition key forwards. Fishers is regularly a player who her team can rely on in the key moments and she makes a habit of making the right choices.

Bronte Wilkinson (Broadbeach)

A tall forward, Wilkinson competes well and has strong hands. She works hard for the Cats and brings teammates into the game with neat foot skills.

Originally published as AFL under-17 girls Cool in a Crisis players plus milestones for Redcliffe and Tweed Coast players