A review of Round 4 in the Coates Talent League Girls.
The action began on Thursday night, with GWV Rebels hosting Geelong Falcons at C.E. Brown Reserve to kick off the Easter weekend. The Falcons lead throughout to claim their second win of the season in a 13-point result. Kirra Robinson and Mekah Morrissy were instrumental, along with Sara Howley (36 disposals) and Chantal Mason (two goals). Molly Walton and Charlotte Hill were best for the Rebels.
Dandenong Stingrays were too good for Gippsland Power in their clash at Morwell Recreation Reserve in the first of four Good Friday matches. The Stingrays extended their advantage in each quarter on the back of strong showings from Mikayla Williamson (26 disposals) and Elli Symonds (23 disposals, one goals). Lilly Leighton and Ahlee Penry were the best players for the Power.
Calder Cannons recorded their second-successive win to start the 2023 season when they powered past Murray Bushrangers at Highgate Recreation Reserve. The Cannons led by 38 points at three-quarter time and finished the game strongly with five goals in the last quarter. Sarah Grunden (three goals), Amy O'Kelly, Amy Gaylor (20 disposals) led the way for the Cannons, while the Bushrangers were well served by Olivia McGie and Ellie Armstrong.
A six-goal performance from Alyssia Pisano fired Eastern Ranges to a 26-point win over Northern Knights at Box Hill City Oval. The haul took Pisano’s tally to 10 majors in two matches, after kicking four in last week’s win over Dandenong Stingrays. Georgia Stubs and Hayley McLaughlin also impressed for the Ranges. Hannah Scott (22 disposals) and Ava Jordan (21 disposals, one goal) were the best players for the Knights.
Oakleigh Chargers scored back-to-back wins by overrunning Sandringham Dragons at RSEA Park. Leading by just two points at half time, the Chargers kicked four unanswered goals in the second half to record a 28-point victory under lights. Emma McDonald, Jacinta Baxter and Jorja Jackson all enjoyed strong performances. For the Dragons, best performers included Annabelle Embelton and Jasmine Shepherd.
Tasmania Devils remain undefeated in 2023 after securing their third win of the season with a 32-point triumph over Bendigo Pioneers on Saturday. The Devils took control in the second term, booting 3.5 to one behind to take a 26-point advantage into the main break. Candice Belbin (21 disposals), Grace White (two goals) and Georgia Clark (20 disposals, 1 goals) were all prominent, while Jemika Douglas and Emma Daley fought hard for the Pioneers.
Continue below for the results, best players, goal kickers and leading disposal winners.
GWV Rebels vs Geelong Falcons
Thursday, April 6 at C.E. Brown Reserve
GWV Rebels 0.0, 0.1, 2.1, 3.1 (19)
Geelong Falcons 1.3, 2.4, 3.6, 4.8 (32)
Best
GWV Rebels: Molly Walton, Charlotte Hill, Chloe Oughtred, Isabella Davies, Tyla Crabtree, Millie Lang
Geelong Falcons: Kirra Robinson, Mekah Morrissy, Chloe Adams, Chloe Bryant, Lucy Marescuk, Chantal Mason
Goals
GWV Rebels: Lillie Barendsen, Tyla Crabtree, Lily Jordan
Geelong Falcons: Chantal Mason 2, Dakota Harrington, Mehah Morrissy
Disposals
GWV Rebels: Millie Lang (26), Isabella Davies (22), Molly Walton (20)
Geelong Falcons: Sara Howley (36), Chloe Adams (26), Chloe Bryant (25)
Gippsland Power vs Dandenong Stingrays
Friday, April 7 at Morwell Recreation Reserve
Gippsland Power 0.1, 0.1, 1.2, 1.2 (8)
Dandenong Stingrays 3.3, 6.5, 8.9, 12.13 (85)
Best
Gippsland Power: Lilly Leighton, Ahlee Penry, Siena Lane, Indiana Makai, Jasmine Sowden, Shanae Hawker
Dandenong Stingrays: Mikayla Williamson, Elli Symonds, Jemma Reynolds, Jemaya Bressan, Jemma Ramsdale, Brooke Smith
Goals
Gippsland Power: Ahlee Penry
Dandenong Stingrays: Eleanor Butler 3, Sophie Butterworth, Brooke Smith 2, Jemaya Bressan, Shelby Crothers, Jessica Pacevski, Elli Symonds, Abbey Tregellis
Disposals
Gippsland Power: Ashley Centra (21) Jemma Birss (20), Siena Lana (19)
Dandenong Stingrays: Jemaya Bressan (31), Mikayla Williamson (26), Jemma Reynolds (23), Elli Symonds (23)
Calder Cannons vs Murray Bushrangers
Friday, April 7 at Highgate Recreation Reserve
Calder Cannons 1.3, 3.6, 5.8, 10.11 (71)
Murray Bushrangers 0.0, 0.0, 0.0, 0.0 (0)
Best
Calder Cannons: Sarah Grunden, Amy O'Kelly, Amy Gaylor, Ellie Sbeghen, Kayley Kavanagh, Bridie Collings
Murray Bushrangers: Olivia McGie, Ellie Armstrong, Molly McLaren, Samantha Peppler, Alice Voss, Madison Ibrahim
Goals
Calder Cannons: Sarah Grunden 3, Kyla Forbes, Maddison Ford, Ava Gerada, Kayley Kavanagh, Stephanie Mitchell, Ellie Sbeghen, Amelia Wright
Disposals
Calder Cannons: Kayley Kavanagh (22), Amy Gaylor (20), Bridie Collings (19)
Murray Bushrangers: Kaylea Kobzan (18), Sienna Curphey (13), Alice Voss (13)
Northern Knights vs Eastern Ranges
Friday, April 7 at Box Hill City Oval
Northern Knights 0.1, 2.3, 3.3, 5.4 (34)
Eastern Ranges 3.4, 4.6, 7.10, 8.12 (60)
Best
Northern Knights: Hannah Scott, Ava Jordan, Matilda Fitzgerald, Holly Ridewood, Zoe Hargreaves, Lauren Jatczak
Eastern Ranges: Georgia Stubs, Alyssia Pisano, Hayley McLaughlin, Grace Baba, Olivia Sithibourn, Stasia Stevenson
Goals
Northern Knights: Ava Vincent 2, Ava Jordan, Evie Lee, Isabella Parnell
Eastern Ranges: Alyssia Pisano 6, Georgia Knight, Hayley McLaughlin
Disposals
Northern Knights: Molly McErlain (25), Hannah Scott (22), Ava Jordan (21)
Eastern Ranges: Laura Stone (21), Grace Belloni (20), Georgie Brisbane (20)
Sandringham Dragons vs Oakleigh Chargers
Friday, April 7 at RSEA Park
Sandringham Dragons 2.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.3 (21)
Oakleigh Chargers 2.1, 3.4, 5.4, 7.7 (49)
Best
Sandringham Dragons: Annabelle Embelton, Jasmine Shepherd, Cameron Millias, Ashley Van Rooyen, Georgia Foran, Meg Webster
Oakleigh Chargers: Emma McDonald, Jacinta Baxter, Jorja Jackson, Jemma Rigoni, Sarah Poustie, Charlotte Brewer
Goals
Sandringham Dragons: Sophie Crofts, Cameron Millias, Caitlin Voss
Oakleigh Chargers: Alessia Dunn, Emma McDonald, Maiya Stobie 2, Emily Tassiopoulos
Disposals
Sandringham Dragons: Scout Howden (23), Cameron Millias (18), Meg Webster (17)
Oakleigh Chargers: Abbey Vicino (23), Amy Cariss-Brett (20), Jacinta Baxter (19)
Bendigo Pioneers vs Tasmania Devils
Saturday, April 8 at Arden Street Oval
Bendigo Pioneers 1.0, 1.1, 2.1, 4.1 (25)
Tasmania Devils 1.4, 4.9, 4.10, 7.15 (57)
Best
Bendigo Pioneers: Jemmika Douglas, Emma Daley, Lila Keck, Lexie Moss, Sasha Pearce, Bryde O’Rourke
Tasmania Devils: Candice Belbin, Grace White, Heidi Preshaw, Lucy Thompson, Meg Harrison, Madison Lamb
Goals
Bendigo Pioneers: Keely Fullerton 2, Brydi Lewis, Bryde O’Rourke
Tasmania Devils: Ava Read, Grace White 2, Georgia Clark, Bellah Parker
Disposals
Bendigo Pioneers: Lila Keck (21), Lucia Painter (20), Steph Demeo (16)
Tasmania Devils: Candice Belbin (21), Georgia Clark (20), Madi Lamb (18), Heidi Prenshaw (18)
Thanks to a partnership between AFL and News Corp, one boys and one girls game will be live streamed on KommunityTV each week. All remaining games will be live streamed on the Coates Talent League app, thanks to Telstra.
