Meet our Round Eleven Women’s Rising Star Nominee, Marley Rhodes, Parramatta Goannas

 

Player Profile:

Name: Marley Rhodes

AFL Sydney Club: Parramatta Goannas

Position: Ruck/CHB

 

 

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

Marley is our resident tallest player! She’s known for always wanting to improve herself and her teammates and is always up for a laugh.

 

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

Marley although new the club, she has brought a positive impact on and off the field. She brings energy and plenty of height which is felt by players and coaches. Always smiling and giving 110% she is a great addition to the Goannas and a player we’re looking to build the future around.

 

Reason for nomination this round:

Marley has been an important addition this year and was instrumental in getting our first win of the season. Marley led our team to victory from the first ball up stamping her authority as one of the up and coming rucks of the game.

Marley’s stats vs PH:
3 Handpasses
14 kicks
2 non disposals
1 free for
9 tackles
6 clearances
44 taps won (39 to advantage).

 

Coach quote on Performance:

“Despite being a dominant ruck, Marley’s hunger to better her skill set has seen her rotate through positions before finding herself becoming one of our key backs. Marley has shown a keenness to learn, ask questions and become a leader on the field. This leadership showed on the weekend as she inspired our midfield to play the entire game with tenacity and grid as we turned the results as we halved the score line since we lasted played NSB. Marley’s continued hard work demonstrates that she is an emerging talent to be looked out for as the Goanna’s rebuild their WPD program over coming years.” – Alannah Mccaffery (Parramatta Goannas – Women’s Premier Division Coach)