Meet our Round Seven Women’s Rising Star Nominee, Heidi de Saxe, North Shore Bombers

Player Profile:

Name: Heidi de Saxe

Nickname: Desi

Junior Club: Mosman Swans

AFL Sydney Club: North Shore Bombers

Position: Rover/Forward pocket

 

 

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

Heidi is an amazing team player. She had an injury interrupted preseason and yet continued to show up to support the squad and her team mates. Heidi is known for being the ultimate team player.

 

What role do they play for the club both on and off the field?      

Heidi is a hard working junior footballer, always looking for ways to improve and develop. As a junior, she plays a leadership development role by taking “Heidi’s drill” at training among senior players.

 

Reason for nomination this round:  

Heidi returned to play in Round 7 after her second injury for the season. She played as a Rover and in the Forward Pocket. Heidi was our highest possession winner with 22 disposals (15 contested) and 3 goals. She was awarded best on ground for North Shore for taking the game on and her hard work at the face of the contest.

 

Coach quote on Performance: 

“Heidi is a highly skilled and talented player who continues to work hard to improve her game. She shows leadership skills beyond her years and the squad is always the better for her being involved. I am excited for Heidi about the football journey that awaits her as she continues to develop. We love having her at North Shore. This nomination is hard earned and well deserved!” – Craig Tiddeman – Women’s Premier Division Head Coach, North Shore Bombers