Meet our Round Nine Women’s Rising Star Nominee, April Devine from The UTS Bats

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Player Profile

Name: April Devine

Nickname: AD

AFL Sydney Club: UTS Australian Football Club

Position: Full Forward/Ruck

Junior Club: Coffs Harbour Breakers

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

April is very well known for height and agility. She made the move to Sydney from Coffs Harbour to further her AFL development.

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

April helps around with game duties (Running water, canteen duties). She also helps out with our junior pathway teams with coaching.

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Nomination Details

Reason for nomination this round:

April was required to take a lot of the ruck load over the weekend. She dominated in the ruck taps and played very well across the ground. She complimented her game with a very nice goal

Coach quote on Performance:

April has been a solid addition to the squad ever since she joined at the start of pre season. She has been a dangerous forward option taking big marks and kicking goals. Her rucking ability is elite and she is very versatile.

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