Meet our Round Nine Women’s Rising Star Nominee, Aoife Berry, UTS Bats

Player Profile:

Name:  Aoife Berry

Nickname: Beefy

AFL Sydney Club: UTS Bats

Position: Centre

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

‘Beefy’ often forgets her boots to training, and always asks her brother to bring them down for her.

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

In Aoife’s first season at the Bats, she is known to not just handle, but match the most physical opponents on opposition teams.

Reason for nomination this round:

Aoife was a huge part of our ability to win the ball in tight contests, and provide strong run and carry options out and around ruck taps as a centre.

Coach quote on Performance:

“Aoife took on some of AFL Sydney’s best Centres in Parramatta on the weekend, and played a pivotal role in winning centre clearances. Going head to head at points, with former GWS Giants captain Amanda Farrugia, she took on the challenge with such a high poise and maintained her ball winning ability.” – UTS Bats Women’s Premier Division Coach, Daniel Fiedler