HIGH FLYERS Jason Wood and Junior Interleague Reps Nick Coghlan were flying high in round 1. Photo credits Steve Hammond The Avoca FNC congratulate the Avoca girls that have made selection for the junior interleague netball teams. 15 & Under - Tilly Davis 13 & Under - Emily Beavis & Lucy Coghlan Well done girls! Unfortunately the Covid Lockdown resulted in the games not being played, but it is still a great result to be selected. We also congratulate Sid Robinson, Hayden Knight, Campbell Blair & Geordie Gollop who were all selected in the Under 15 Football Interleague Squad. Paige is kicking goals Article courtesy of Ashlynne McInnes and the Maryborough Advertiser Not even a year off due to a global pandemic could stop our own Paige Scott’s trajectory in the footballing world. Paige turns 17 this month, admits she was devastated with the year off from football due to COVID-19 restrictions, but has returned with a bang this year, playing high level footy this summer with the Greater Western Victoria Rebels in the NAB League and being picked up by Vic Country for the NAB AFLW Championships last month. Paige said when she got the news that Rebels training was back on and the 2021 season would start in February, she was “pumped”. “I was very eager to get back out there after COVID restrictions. As soon as I got the email that Rebels training was back on, I was pumped. I was polishing up the boots and getting a few miles in the legs,” she said. “I worked pretty hard in the preseason to try and get back into it. Being announced in the leadership team was a highlight for me this year, I really didn’t expect it especially now that I’m a bottom ager again since the age group went up. Paige kicked 4 goals at Launceston Oval to help the Rebels defeat Tassie by 1 point. Paige’s passion and performance got her noticed by Vic Country selectors in time for the 2021 NAB AFL Women’s Championships where she again excelled. Up against girls three years her senior, Her nerves didn’t get the best of her, making headlines with a three-goal haul propelling Vic Country to victory over South Australia. Paige has big plans for the future. “Next year will be my draft year, I’ll just keep my nose clean and really get stuck into preseason. I’ve already set some goals for myself,” she said. “The competition will be really strong with a lot of elite players missing out on being drafted last year. It is exciting and scary to think about.” Paige is highly loved and respected at the Avoca FNC having played football & netball for the club and we wish her well with her future endeavours.
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