Introducing your NSW/ACT girls Allies 2024
The 2024 Marsh AFL National Championships – U18 Girls is underway, with the Allies coming up against a rampant Vic Metro in its first clash.
No doubt the players will learn plenty from that encounter and will be ready to fire up against the other teams.
There are 14 Allies from NSW/ACT for this campaign, but who are these players? Where do they come from? And what drives them?
Read the profiles below.
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The Allies comprises the best U18 talent from NSW, ACT, NT and Tasmania. The team takes on interstate rivals Vic Metro, Vic Country, Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia at the National Championships each year.
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We wanted to get to know our next crop of local (and possibly AFL) superstars. See below for a brief overview of our 14 players ready to take the next step in their footy journey.
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Taylor Smith
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Born: 27/09/2006
Club: Nelson Bay Marlins / Port Stephens / Cardiff Hawks
Height: 168cm
Allies jumper number: 7
Nickname: Tay
Position: Centre half forward
Model my game on: Isaac Heeney, Chloe Molloy
Mantra/motto: Success doesn’t just happen. It’s how you make it happen.
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: To perform to the best of my abilities against this nation’s best. Make memories with the team.
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Emma Juneja
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Born: 08/05/2006
Club: Sydney Swans Academy / Sydney University
Height: 170cm
Allies jumper number: 23
Nickname: EJ
Position: Wing
Model my game on: Errol Gulden
Mantra/motto: Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: To develop as a player and build relationships with teammates.
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Maddie Quinn
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Born: 10/02/06
Club: Maroubra Saints / UTS Bats / Sydney Swans Academy
Height: 187cm
Allies jumper number: 39
Nickname: Mad
Position: Ruck/forward
Model my game on: Ally Morphett
Motto/mantra: Make the most of every opportunity
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: Enjoy every part of the experience, meet new people and play to the best of my ability, while also developing my skills and gaining experience at a high level competition.
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Lauren Bull
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Born: 10/01/2006
Club: Forest Lions / Manly Warringah Wolves
Height: 176cm
Allies jumper number: 36
Nickname: Bully
Position: Tall forward
Model my game on: Joel Amartey and Charlie Curnow
Mantra/motto: Always give 110%
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: To learn off new teammates and coaches and to showcase the skills i have developed throughout the season.
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Imogen Brown
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Born: 03/03/2005
Club: Sydney Swans Academy / UTS Bats
Height: 175cm
Allies jumper number: TBC
Nickname: Immy
Position: Midfield
Model my game on: Laura Gardiner
Mantra/motto: To get better at every opportunity I get
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: To challenge myself/learn new things and to play consistent good footy whilst enjoying playing with new teammates.
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Ellie Veerhuis
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Born: 18/01/2006
Club: Figtree Kangaroos
Height: 173cm
Allies jumper number: 27
Nickname: Ell
Position: Half back
Model my game on: Mason Redman, Nick Blakey, Monique Conti
Mantra/motto: Success is equally as important as failure
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: To learn from my coaches and teammates, enjoy the experience and have fun playing footy.
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Tamika Rourke
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Born: 31/03/2006
Club: Murray Bushrangers / Leeton Whitton Crows / GIANTS Academy
Height: 173cm
Allies jumper number: 26
Nickname: Rourkey/Rookie
Position: Half forward / midfield
Model my game on: Been told I play like Patrick Cripps and Georgia Garnett
Mantra/motto: Hard work beats talent fails to work hard
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: Excited to meet new people and play a high standard of footy.
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Amelie Prosser-Shaw
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Born: 14/11/2006
Club: GIANTS Academy / East Coast Eagles
Height: 175cm
Allies jumper number: 34
Nickname: Am
Position: Wing
Model my game on: Madison Prespakis.
Mantra/motto: Winners never quit and quitters never win.
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: To have fun and show my strengths at the highest level of representative football.
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Amelia Martin
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Born: 08/09/2006
Club: Sydney Swans Academy / Figtree Kangaroos / Figtree Saints
Height: 172cm
Allies jumper number: 24
Nickname: Meals/Mills
Position: Forward
Model my game on: Bec Privitelli and Dustin Martin
Mantra/motto: No excuses
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: An opportunity to meet new people and play against the best.
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Ella Parker
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Born: 04/10/2006
Club: Southern Power Youth Girls / UTS Bats
Height: 170cm
Allies jumper number: 10
Nickname: Els
Position: Half back flank / forward flank
Model my game on: Nick Daicos, Brenna Tarrant, Ella Heads
Matra/motto: Never be satisfied, always strive to be better than yesterday
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: Learn from opposition as well as new teammates and to challenge myself against the best players in the country.
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Taya White
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Born: 25/05/2006
Club: Sydney Swans Academy / Killarney Vale Bombers
Height: 171cm
Allies jumper number: 21
Nickname: Tay
Position: Full back
Model my game on: Brenna Tarrant, Jacob Weitering
Mantra/motto: Whatever you do make sure it makes you happy
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: Enjoy the opportunity, connect with my team and gain as much knowledge as I can.
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Isla Wiencke
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Born: 30/03/2006
Club: GIANTS Academy / Belconnen Magpies
Height: 174cm
Allies jumper number: 28
Nickname: TBC
Position: Mid
Model my game on: Maddy Prespakis, Marcus Bontempelli, Jasmine Garner, Jai Newcombe
Mantra/motto: TBC
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: To gain more knowledge through playing with and against highly skilled players.
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Ellie Hall
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Ash Patton
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Club: Tuggeranong/GIANTS Academy
Height: 171cm
Allies jumper number: 23
Nickname: Patto
Position: Midfield/forward
Model my game on: Scott Pendlebury
What do you want to get out of the National Championships: To show my skills and try to get drafted.
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