Female Football is set to gain invaluable knowledge as Jordan Smyth (player) and Jeff Neumann (coach) represent Mackay a-part of the Queensland Under 18 Youth Girls team during the National Championships in Western Australia starting on Monday.
Regional Manager Jeff Neumann will enter his fifth campaign on the Queensland coaching staff with Smyth donning the Queensland jersey for the first time in her Australian Football campaign.
Mackay.AFLQ.com.au spoke to Regional Manager Jeff Neumann ahead of the Nationals and asked about his involvement in the elite youth girls program in the State.
"To be involved, is fantastic and to have the opportunity to represent Queensland on the coaching staff is great and for a fifth year is something I am really proud of," Neumann said.
"The role isn't a-part of my job as Regional Manager and I am volunteering my time to engage and be a-part of the coaching panel and program.
"Not only am I passionate about coaching but it is a great opportunity to bring back what I learn and experience and implement here within the Mackay region.
"I have been very lucky and definitely worked hard with my previous appointments within the elite female coaching space and my previous region was where I implemented everything I learnt and help grow and expand Australian Football across all segments," Neumann added.
Neumann and Smyth will fly out to Perth on Saturday morning before Queensland face Victoria Country on the opening day of the National Championships.
Queensland finished third in Division One last year and considering the sunshine state side was the youngest at the Championships, final placing was an outstanding achievement. Queensland Assistant Coach Neumann said Smyth will be very important for the girls in maroon.
"Smyth will play up forward and through the midfield at various times throughout the championships."
"Her ability to read the play is elite and marking ability above eye level with her height will make her a key player in the Championships," Neumann said.
Stay tuned to Mackay.AFLQ.com.au for how the Mackay duo go at the Nationals.
Photo: Jordan Smyth received her official playing jersey on Wednesday night in Brisbane from AFL Legend and Hall of Famer Leigh Matthews.
Last Modified on 16/05/2015 11:50