Herald Sun Shield: Teams of the Year revealed as AFLW father-daughter prospects feature
The daughter of a Carlton star and several draft prospects headline Herald Sun Team of the Year. See the squads here and who to watch out for in the future.
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A Carlton father-daughter prospect and several talents in the AFL draft mix headline the Herald Sun Shield Teams of the Year.
Sophie McKay, whose father Andrew played 244 games for the Blues, shapes as one of the best players in this year’s AFLW draft and she starred for Melbourne Grammar, winning best on-ground honours.
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Geelong Falcons and Sacred Heart product Meg Lappin, the daughter of Geelong assistant coach and former Brisbane Lions star Nigel, joins McKay in the senior girls division one team of the year named by AFL Victoria.
GWV Rebels products and Ballarat Grammar alumni Jonty Faull and Floyd Burmeister both tested at the national combine and feature in the senior boys division one side.
Northern Knights and Parade midfielder Zak Johnson was named captain of the line-up, leading Parade to back-to-back Herald Sun Shield premierships.
See the full teams of the year below.
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Monty Maloney (Ballarat Grammar)
Maloney has played at junior level in three leagues this year – Ballarat, Central Highlands and Sunraysia – and gets a spot at halfback in this team of the year.
Amon Radley (Emmanuel)
Although his side was well beaten in the HS Shield final, the GWV Rebels prospect blanketed Vic Metro representative Tom Sims. Was named as Emmanuel’s best player in that game.
Sam Carter (Emmanuel)
Another Emmanuel defender named in the best in the Shield final and has broke through for eight senior games for Warrnambool Blues.
HALF BACK
Bailey Fox (Padua)
Named as Padua’s second best player in their heavy defeat to Parade in the first round but still gets a spot off halfback.
Jonty Faull (Ballarat Grammar)
A potential top-25 prospect as a key forward, Faull has earned a spot in the team of the year down back.
James Allison (Parade)
The rebounder received mentions in the best in both of their games in the HS Shield.
CENTRE
Jordyn Gillard (Parade)
Got Parade off to a flyer in the final with two goals in the first quarter, one of those a lovely left foot snap, and kicked two majors in their first match.
Zak Johnson – C (Parade)
Led from the front for Parade, winning the best on ground medal in the final, showing similar dominance to his Coates Talent League season with the Northern Knights.
Seb Murphy (Parade)
Named in the best in both of Parade’s matches, Northern Knights bottom-ager booted three goals in the final, and it could have been more had he kicked straight.
HALF FORWARD
Reggie Mast (Emmanuel)
Was far and away Emmanuel’s best in their grand final loss with his overhead marking a highlight, and also kicked two goals against Ballarat Grammar.
Dom Penny (Ballarat Grammar)
Didn’t kick a goal in their HS Shield round one defeat and still earnt a spot at CHF. He’s kicked of goals at junior level in Ballarat.
Dylan Constantin (Parade)
Showcased his blistering speed and played an important hand in both Parade’s wins.
FORWARDS
Angus Smith (Parade)
Dominated up forward with eight goals across their two games, including five against Padua College in round one.
Charlie McKinnon (Emmanuel)
The Rebels bottom-ager a lone hand in the attacking arc for Emmanuel in the final with 3.4, underlining his athleticism and ability to create something out of nothing.
Lachlan Commons (Padua)
Was named among Padua’s best in their loss to eventual winners Parade and kicked a goal.
FOLLOWERS
Floyd Burmeister (Ballarat Grammar)
The athletic ruck-forward has risen up draft boards and had a major influence in the ruck for Ballarat Grammar in their narrow defeat to Emmanuel.
Kristian Lawson (Parade)
The strong-bodied midfielder was close to best afield in the final and also slotted three goals against Padua.
Talor Byrne (Emmanuel)
Hit the scoreboard in the final and was named in the best players for Emmanuel, leading the way in the midfield throughout.
INTERCHANGE
Ethan Arnel (Parade)
The St Mary’s product slotted three majors in their first game against Padua.
Caleb Folkes (Padua)
Named as Padua’s best player in their first round defeat.
George Huf (Ballarat Grammar)
Huf kicked three of his side’s five goals in their loss to Emmanuel on a difficult day for goalkicking.
Riley Ormerod (Parade)
The Northern Knights prospect kicked two goals in Parade’s first match and slotted another in their grand finalwin.
Noah Scott (Parade)
In the best for their first win over Padua and also had some nice moments in the grand final.
INTERMEDIATE BOYS
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Daniel May (Western Heights)
One of several Year 8 talents in Western Heights’ team, May impressed against players a couple of years his senior.
Charlie Barrance (St Patrick’s)
The North Ballarat product slots in at full back despite his side’s loss to Western Heights.
Tyler Hamilton (Parade)
Like St Patrick’s, Parade was out in the second round but Hamilton impressed in defence.
HALF BACK
Cruz Young (Assumption)
The U16 Calder Cannon representative was named in the best running out of defence in their play-in defeat to St Kevin’s.
Archie Fogarty (St Kevin’s)
Was an intercept force in the grand final, taking around 10 intercept marks for – most of those in the opening half. Fogarty was named as best on, daylight was second.
John Tattersall (Western Heights)
Was named as his side’s second best player in their grand final loss and booted a goal against St Patrick’s.
CENTRE
Lachlan Galletly (Parade)
The Oakleigh Chargers U16 representative was one of his side’s best against St Kevin’s.
Albert Macgowan (St Kevin’s)
His school’s best player in their play-in win and was named in the best again against Western Heights where he had plenty of it.
Luca Losinno (Western Heights)
Losinno has played a few games in Geelong West’s reserves side this year and his talent showed out in Western Heights’ run.
HALF FORWARD
Ethan Drever (St Patrick’s)
Had an influence in St Patrick’s loss to Western Heights at DSV Stadium.
Ben Baker (St Kevin’s)
Controlled the air up forward and hit the scoreboard in the first half of the grand final, kicking two of the first three goals, and was also named in the best against Assumption.
Gustavo Teixeira (St Kevin’s)
Was named in the best players in both finals and had a big impact in the decider, named as his side’s second best behind Fogarty.
FORWARDS
Rylee Ratkovic (Parade)
The St Mary’s product earns a spot in the pocket of the team of the year.
Ashwin Currie (St Kevin’s)
Currie has some tricks, as he showed with a nice checkside from the pocket in the grand final, and when he wasn’t kicking goals he was setting them up for teammates.
Aden McGuigan (St Patrick’s)
McGuigan, a GWV Rebels prospect, joins teammate Drever in the forward line.
FOLLOWERS
Alex Dreaver (St Kevin’s)
The mobile ruckman was named in the best in their first two games and also performed well in the grand final, capping a strong campaign.
Jack Massey – C (St Kevin’s)
Vice-captain of his school side, the midfielder is captain of the division one team of the year after a consistent series where he was named in the best in all three of their matches.
Harvie Cooke (Assumption)
Assumption’s best player in their round one loss to St Kevin’s, and is another talent playing U16 representative footy.
INTERCHANGE
Louis Lefoe (St Kevin’s)
Was another St Kevin’s forward to have a major impact in the attacking arc, booting two goals in the grand final and being named in the best in all three of their games.
Riley Hiscock (St Patrick’s)
The Rebels U16 player has impressed for East Point and also caught the eye for St Patrick’s.
Sonny Caruso (Parade)
Parade’s captain booted one of his side’s three goals against St Kevin’s and led from the front.
Joey Davidson (Western Heights)
Fought hard defensively for his side – his long rats tail ensuring his one-percenters didn’t go unnoticed.
Robert Marchant (Assumption)
Nabs the final spot on the bench after being named as his second best player in their play-in loss to St Kevin’s.
Originally published as Herald Sun Shield: Teams of the Year revealed as AFLW father-daughter prospects feature
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