Torquay teen rises to the occasion

TORQUAY prospect Greea McKeegan has taken another step toward the top level, featuring for the AFLW Academy in a breakthrough clash against Carlton’s VFLW side.

Selected in the squad last year, the forward-winger lined up in the academy’s first-ever match against a senior side, having previously faced All Stars teams made up of draft-aged talent.

The academy made a statement at Ikon Park, overpowering Carlton with a 46-point win, 14.18 (102) to 8.8 (56), and generating 32 scoring shots in a dominant display.

Wearing number 19, McKeegan added to her growing résumé, continuing to build her draft credentials with her trademark pressure and two-way running.

The 18-year-old represented Victoria Country as a bottom-ager last year, averaging 10 disposals and 5.7 tackles across the national championships.

She has carried that form into the Coates Talent League with Geelong Falcons, producing strong early-season returns.

In the Falcons’ round 3 win over GWV Rebels, McKeegan finished with 18 disposals, eight tackles and 1.4 on the scoreboard, before collecting 24 disposals and nine tackles in a loss to Dandenong the previous week.

The academy program wrapped up a three-day camp with the Carlton clash and will regroup over the King’s Birthday weekend for another camp and match against an All StarsPADDY SINNOTT

Torquay prospect Greea McKeegan has taken another step toward the top level, featuring for the AFLW Academy in a breakthrough clash against Carlton’s VFLW side.

Selected in the squad last year, the forward-winger lined up in the academy’s first-ever match against a senior side, having previously faced All Stars teams made up of draft-aged talent.

The academy made a statement at Ikon Park, overpowering Carlton with a 46-point win, 14.18 (102) to 8.8 (56), and generating 32 scoring shots in a dominant display.

Wearing number 19, McKeegan added to her growing résumé, continuing to build her draft credentials with her trademark pressure and two-way running.

The 18-year-old represented Victoria Country as a bottom-ager last year, averaging 10 disposals and 5.7 tackles across the national championships.

She has carried that form into the Coates Talent League with Geelong Falcons, producing strong early-season returns.

In the Falcons’ round 3 win over GWV Rebels, McKeegan finished with 18 disposals, eight tackles and 1.4 on the scoreboard, before collecting 24 disposals and nine tackles in a loss to Dandenong the previous week.

The academy program wrapped up a three-day camp with the Carlton clash and will regroup over the King’s Birthday weekend for another camp and match against an All Stars outfit.