Meet our Round One Women’s Rising Star Nominee, Tara Coopman, Pennant Hills Demons

Player Profile:

Name:  Tara Coopman

Nickname: TC

AFL Sydney Club: Pennant Hills Demons

Position: Half Forward Flank

What is one thing that we don’t know about this Rising Star that they are well known for around the club?

Tara is a Swan’s Academy player who debuted for her first senior club game in round 5. Even with Academy commitments during the preseason, she has shown her commitment to the senior women’s program by attending every training session that her academy commitments allowed for. She is a popular new young player and is well respected amongst the senior members of the women’s playing group.

What role do you play for the club(s) both on and off the field? 

As a player TC is a dynamic young football player who’s fitness, skill by hand and foot is of the highest level and her ability to compete for contested football against players who are much bigger than her is to be admired. TC’s strong on-field performances highlight the pathway for all Junior Girls to play at the highest level for the senior club. TC is a season permit player from our junior club but at her request will be playing Senior Football only for season 2024.

Reason for nomination this round:

Tara hasn’t missed a training session and/or game to date. On Saturday against strong opposition she stood tall in the midfield group yet again. Tara is a leader and inspiration for all younger players to achieve their goals and her values to what we are setting up as a group is wonderful.

Coach quote on Performance:

“Tara’s ability and willingness to learn new roles within the team at her age (16) is second to none. 

Her in and under work is first class, along with her fitness ability. Each week we set another milestone for her to achieve and Tara doesn’t disappoint. Congratulations Tara.” – Pennant Hills Demons, Women’s Premier Division Coach, Terry Mudge