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West Australian
19-06-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
Seven GNWFL girls selected for the 2025 WA Women's State Country Squad clash
Seven talented Great Northern Women's Football League players have been selected in the 2025 WA Women's State Country Squad with all coming from GNWFL league leaders Towns and Chapman Valley. 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.
West Australian
27-05-2025
- Sport
- West Australian
GNWFL round five wrap: Brigades and Rovers headline round five in a three-point thriller
Brigades edged out Rovers in a three-point thriller, chalking up back-to-back GNWFL wins as the headline match of round five at Greenough Oval on Saturday. The tight contest went down to the wire with the Hawks winning 4.7 (31) to the Demons 4.4 (28). Maddy Graham starred for the Hawks with three goals while Liberty Graham was named best on ground with one goal to her name in the Brigades' win. Rovers' Davina Whitney was judged best while her teammates Ella Ricetti, Dainira Papertalk, Mia Allen and Sharntay Westberg were also prominent. Brigades got off to a flyer in their first quarter with two goals from Graham, getting the Hawks out to a quick lead while Rovers managed only one behind by quarter time. The Dees were quick to the contest in the first quarter with Westberg booting a major, setting the tone for Rovers getting their day up and running. Rovers managed another early goal in the second term before Brigades snatched two goals of their own. Brigades went goalless for the rest of the game, failing to convert in front of the big sticks. Rovers managed to land a major midway through the third quarter, finding themselves down by nine points entering the final term. Another goal by Rovers in the fourth quarter saw them come within three points of the visitors but the Hawks were able to hold off the fighting Dees as Brigades claimed a narrow victory in a low-scoring affair at Greenough Oval. Rovers now gear up to face Towns in round six while Brigades shift their focus to their upcoming game against Chapman Valley at Mazzuchelli Oval this weekend. The other game in round five of the GNWFL was between Towns and Railways, which saw the undefeated Bulldogs come away with a big win. Towns' best on was awarded to Breeanna Hamlett while teammates Emily McAuley, Aaliyah Jones, Jessica Giudice-Nairn and Olivia Bidwell also impressed in the win. Holly Banes, Charli Bidwell and Jessica Giudice-Nairn all bagged two goals each at the Rec in what was a day to remember for the Bulldogs. Jasmine Johansen was named best on ground for Railways in the Blues' loss with valiant efforts coming from Abby Green, Hanna Dethlefsen, Grace Freeman and Glenys Butler. Final score was Towns 8.12 (60) to Railways 2.0 (12). Railways now face Northampton in Kalbarri this weekend while Towns play Rovers at Greenough Oval in round six.
