Mid West well represented in West Coast Eagles Women’s and Girls’ Academy Talent Search game

The West Coast Eagles Women’s and Girls’ Academy concluded its state-wide AFLW Talent Search Tour with a game that featured a number of local stars. Among the 39 standout players who earned invitations, a contingent hailed from various regions across the Midwest that played in the match on Saturday, April 6 at the Eagles’ headquarters. Mid West players who stood out were Geneva Johansen from Railways, Tayah Palmer and Taylah Broadhurst from Chapman Valley, as well as Gemma Dix and Ava Gould from Towns, alongside Abby Green from Rovers. Reigning best and fairest winner Gemma Dix said it was a valuable experience to learn and grow her game. “The game was an experience and a half playing under some of the best WAFL players, receiving guidance and support from them was huge,” she said. “Also playing with and against some of the best talented regional players in WA was also a great experience.” For Ava Gould’s mother Vanessa Minissale, watching her daughter compete against the best regional players in Western Australia was a moment of immense pride. “Going down and watching your daughter play against some of the best regional players in WA would make any parent proud,” she said. “This experience doesn’t happen very often, and we are very grateful that we were given this opportunity.” Clubs expressed their pride and admiration for their players’ achievements. Chapman Valley Football Club congratulated their two stars who represented the club. “Congratulations to Tayah Palmer and Taylah Broadhurst for their commendable representation of CVFC in tonight’s Eagles AFLW Talent Search match,” the club said. Towns Football Club lauded the performance of their players, acknowledging: “The Gero girls were amazing, well done girls.”