Gascoyne girl’s football dream turns into reality

The Gascoyne has produced its first female footballer from a development program to make her league debut in Perth. Gascoyne Bulldogs Development Squad player Taneesha Finch, 15, trained with South Fremantle’s Rogers Cup side before being selected for a first-round cup debut, in which Souths beat East Fremantle, 8.4. (52) to 6.3 (39). Stephen Michael Foundation program manager Liam Anthony said the trip was a landmark. “Her (Taneesha’s) hard work and passion for the game has led her to achieving her goal of playing in Perth this year,” he said. “For many regional girls, it has been the dream to play AFL and now the dream is becoming a reality. “Not only is the program developing a passion for women’s football in these areas, there is some serious talent. “The foundation are excited to see what Taneesha will achieve in the rest of 2020.” Lilly Watts, 16, made her South Fremantle debut earlier this month, kicking the opening goal of the game, while 17-year-old Lucy Rimmer, from Exmouth, has been knocking on the door.