Seven GNWFL girls selected for the 2025 WA Women's State Country Squad clash
The seven locals selected will take on the Perth Football League at Gosnells Oval on Friday in what is a great opportunity for the GNWFL girls to flex their muscles on the big stage.
Towns star Jessica Giudice-Nairn will lead the WA Country State squad.
Giudice-Nairn will be playing alongside Towns teammate Olivia Bidwell with their coach Jason Drage indicating their importance on and off the ground.
'Jess just demonstrates pure leadership on the ground and off the ground,' Drage said.
'Her ability to lift teammates up and get everyone up and about is really pleasing to have in your side as a coach.
'Olivia on the other hand is a very skilful player. She may not be the loudest on the ground but she certainly leads by example.
'I am incredibly proud of the two and they thoroughly deserve the opportunity.'
The remaining five players selected in the WA State Country Squad are from Chapman Valley. Ellie Blackmore, Taylah Broadhurst, Tegan Brooks, Eva Campo and Andie Payne will don the yellow and black after impressing selectors this season in the GNWFL.
Chapman Valley coach Matt Reid said it was a great opportunity for the girls after a strong first half to the season.
'As a club point of view it's awesome, a great recognition for the girls themselves, and personally for each one of them it is reward for effort,' he said.
'They all work really hard on and off the track and now have been given a great opportunity thanks to their hard work.
'Taylah and Andie are great leaders and are really valuable for me as coach to be able to lean on.
'Tegan, Ellie and Eva are all new to the side this season and have been welcome inclusions.
'They demand respect on and off the ground and come game day provide us with a real edge.
'Myself and the club as a whole are really proud of the girls and wish them all the best.'
The game kicks off at 7.15pm on Friday, June 20. Entry costs a gold coin donation, with all proceeds going to A Stitch In Time.
The game will be streamed live on Streamer.
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