The success of the newly formed Murray Bendigo Academy has been thrust into the limelight with six players earning Victoria Country selection for the upcoming Youth Girls National Championships to be held in Mandurah, Western Australia from 2-9 May.
Four Goulburn Murray and two Bendigo girls have been selected which is testament to the strong development that has occurred through the Academy program in its first season.
To top off a strong local representation Sam Ahmet, the Academy’s Head Coach, will also take on an Assistant Coaching role with the team.
"We are very proud of the girl’s selection" commented Academy Coach Sam Ahmet "its fantastic recognition of the commitment and effort of the academy overall and the talent that exists in the region."
"Last year’s SDJFL Best and Fairest winner, Reni Hicks from Kyabram will join Shepparton/Notre Dame’s Jade Tancred and Benalla’s Rebecca Webster as utility players that will switch between the forward and back half of the ground."
"Northern Angels recruit, Alyx Glanville, who has spent the last two years with Echuca, will be waiting in the wings in case of an injury, having been named as an emergency this year after playing in the 2014 Championships."
"Isabella Ayre (Huntly) and Luca Gallo (Woorinen) are the two Bendigo JFL Girls that will also represent the Academy in the team."
"The Academy program has been very successful in its first season and the selection of the girls in the State team will help to continue the growth and development of the local Youth Girls competition."
"We wish the girls the best of success and I am sure they will represent their region with great skill and pride."
Last Modified on 05/06/2015 10:26