THE Leeton-Whitton Junior Crows have five football and netball teams competing in this weekend’s grand finals on the weekend.
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A word from junior co-ordinators Brendan Steele and Virginia Thomas:
Congratulations to the Leeton-Whitton Junior Crows on a stellar season as a group. To have three football, two netball teams in grand finals and, a young group narrowly missing finals in the under 15s netball, is a massive achievement.
The success is a reflection of the coaches, their support staff and players that we have at the club.
Committed parents who support their children are also deserving of mention and you have all contributed to this success as well, so thank you.
We wish you all the best on Sunday in your respective grand finals and we are sure that you will display all the attributes and values we uphold at the Leeton-Whitton Crows. These include determination, effort, a never give up attitude and most of all good sportsmanship.
We are sure that if you apply yourself on Sunday and work really hard you will be rewarded and give us all #somethingtocrowabout.
Under 11s netball – Player profiles
Ella Ryan: Fights hard for the ball and never gives up. Mikayla Woods: Reliable shooter who positions herself well on the court.
Amelia Irvin: Accurate shooter who players a key role in our attacking end. Taylah Axtill: Versatile player who provides a lot of drive down the court.
Matilda Sidebottom: Great team player who gives 100% in attack and defence. Chelsea Purtill: Directs play throughout the mid court and reads the play very well. Ella Thomas: Determined player who provides a lot of versatility to our team.
Emily Looby: Consistent defensive player who plays well about her height. Zoe DePaoli: All-defensive player who rebounds the ball very strongly.
Under 13s netball – Player profiles
Molly Gilmour: Diminutive midcourt player with pace to burn.
Meg Thomas: The stand out player of the competition with brilliant offensive skills and tenacious defensive pressure. Annabelle Cross: A consistent team player who has made major gains.
Madeline Irvin: Has produced a very consistent season at the attacking end of the court. Eloise Crelley: Athletic and versatile defensive player.
Tamika Rourke: Excellent defender and a fierce competitor who reads the play brilliantly. Emily Baulch: Valuable and versatile defensive player who can play many positions.
Tatum Marks: Valuable contributor at the defensive end of the court throughout the season. Adelaide Meline: Reliable shooter who provides a real attacking option.
Under 11s football – Player profiles
Jayden Mooney - Composed, diminutive back pocket with excellent decision making.
Elliott Clayton - Contested ball warrior who can kick a goal. Harrison Seymour - Experienced leader with precision kicking skills and goal sense.
Tyler Guest - Vastly improved in his first year. High forward pressure player. Kian Henman - Utility who took an important mark in 1st final. Eli Doyle - Pivotal swingman, extremely cool under pressure.
Kayden Crockford - Improved 1st year forward, a handful for defenders. Conner Holden - Speedy 1st year utility who goaded in 1st final. Matthew Puntoriero - Quiet achiever, ultra reliable defender.
Riley Woods - 1st year forward who puts team first. Jaxon Steele - Running machine with silky skills ala Isaac Smith. Jack Allen - Explosive CHF who is a defenders nightmare. Calan Nicholls - Co-captain, midfield bull born for finals.
Izaac Weir - Come on leaps and bounds in his 1st year. Tallis McMillan - Co-captain, immense talent, league B&F runner-up. Cooper Jones - Midfield beast plays like a 200 game veteran. Jack Crompton - Best CHB in league, attacking weapon from defence.
Jonah Jackson - Creative half forward, provides opportunities for others. Harrison Odewahn - Experienced, reliable defender, never beaten. Jack Clark - Improved 1st year defender, union convert. Hayden Gilmour - Leads the defence with a hard edge, big game player.
Rusty Skewes - Talented 1st year player with appetite for contest. Bryson Winkels - Ruck/defender, brings his teammates into the game.
Jake Attree - Elusive forward who knows where the goals are. Taj Lepper - Forward line leader, great contested mark, beautiful kick for goal. Edward Morschel - Hard leading, strong marking 1st year forward. Jay Longford - Creative wingman with elite skills and decision making.
Kobe O’Callaghan - Ultra aggressive ruck, paves the way for teammates.
Cayden Tatt - Very coachable, eager to learn.
Jack Skewes - Great teammate who continues to improve. Luca Pitt - Strong marking forward who enjoys the contest.
Under 13s – player profiles
Will Aliendi: Utility player that can play back or forward.
Jonah Allen: Has speed to burn.
Thomas Allen: Strong marking forward.
Jayden Broadbent: Silky skills. Co-captain.
Jude Clayton: Great decision maker with the ball.
Tyson Collis: New player this year. Has fitted in very well.
Luca Deaton: Unassuming left footer.
Hugo Gerahardy: The rock of defence.
Jhi Grundy: Speedy on baller.
Raith Henman: Reliable backman.
Will Handsaker: High flying forward.
Todd Hockey: Has really improved as the year has gone on.
Myles Jackson: Silky little goal sneak.
Shannon Lehman: Versatile. Can play back, forward or midfield.
Billy Limbrick: Damaging forward who has kicked some good goals. Jordan Lloyd: Solid defender. Will McGuire: The intercept king in the backline.
Logan Mahalm: Big marking forward. Cohen Matthews: A forward that has all the skills. Cody McCallum: A forward that is good under pressure.
Blake McDonald: Tough midfield, backline player. Brooklyn O’Callaghan: A tall, versatile player.
Cooper Purtill: Biggest heart in the competition. James Rourke: State player this year, a real competitor.
Blake Ryan: Backman that gets the job done. Jaxon Ryan: One of the best rucks in the competition.
Jake Turner: One of the toughest going around. Matthew Wallet: Dangerous small forward.
Christian Werner: Utility player that has grown as the season went on. Mitchell Woods: Reliable backman that is never beaten.
Darcy Cullin: Our centre half back with a booming left foot.
Flynn Anthony: Utility player that doesn’t let you down.
Under 15s – player profiles
Jack McAliece: Mobile tall who uses his height to win the ball
Nathan Baulch: Speed demon through the midfield, great ball user
Jay Tang: Slick hands, contested beast, great mark, pinpoint kicking
Mitchell Cooper: Mr Reliable down the back line, never loses a one on one
Angus Crelley: Crucial hard running player that never loses a contest, physical dominance
Jackson Woods: Tough midfielder who always breaks the lines
Emerson Cody: Clean hands, skilful and loves taking it on
Matthew Ryan: Contested ball beast, who loves mixing it with the best, Mr Reliable
Hunter Booth: Vice like grip in marking contest, just loves to sell some candy
James Buchanan: Injury interrupted season, ready to explode, always smart use of the ball
Liam Horton: New recruit, improving every week, speed to burn
Zane Pannowitz: Speed and strength, best tackler in the game that has now added some run and carry
Dylan Gordon: Loves to compete, aggressive and uses his speed to tackle hard
Jack Coelli: Hits the ball at speed, reliable defender
Harry Steele: Speedy little nugget who is Eddie Betts like around the goals
Ben Tyson: Great all rounder that never gives up, wins his own ball
Riley Bradshaw: Never takes a backward step always has his eye on the ball, can play up front or down back
Jaedan Celi: Major ball winner who always evades the opposition, very comfortable on the dance floor
Che Gillespie: Can take hangers and loves to pop up and kick sneaky goals
Angus Howe: Tower down in the forward line who loves a contested mark and a goal
Chris Iannelli: Forward flanker who loves to snag a goal or two
Taj Doyle: Man mountain forward who relishes taking contested marks
Damian Barker: Always finds himself in the right spot at the right time, plenty of speed
Will Barnes: Mid -season recruit, Big unit who loves to break a tackle
Jett Moon: Tough as nails fearless and dependable, pops up in the right places.