Vic Country girls slip to 1-2

Vic Country's girls side has won one game and lost two so far in the Under-18 Championships. Photo: COATES TALENT LEAGUE/FACEBOOK
After opening the tournament with a win against the Allies, Country now have a 1-2 record after the 4.6 (30) to 12.8 (80) defeat.
The Geelong Falcons were well represented in the match, with Georgia Tyrrell (St Josephs), Greea McKeegan (Torquay) and Stella Huxtable (Torquay) all wearing the Big V and making strong contributions in the defeat.
Tyrrell was named across the half-backline and had 17 disposals (five clearances) and a whopping 11 tackles, the most on the ground for Victoria Country.
McKeegan lined up on the forward flank and gathered 14 disposals, seven marks and six tackles as well as one behind. Her 84 AFL Fantasy points was the most on the ground.
Huxtable also had 14 disposals (five clearances) and two tackles.
For Victoria Metro, Chloe Bown dominated with 35 disposals (eight clearances) and a goal, whilst Bailee Martin snagged seven goals from 15 touches.
There are four Falcons on the Victoria Country under-18 list, with Tyrrell, McKeegan and Huxtable joined by Newtown & Chilwell’s Meg Lappin. Lappin is the daughter of Brisbane Lions legend Nigel.
The Falcons are presrntly 7-4 in the Coates Talent League season, with four rounds to play.
Vic Country have a chance to finish its campaign with a win when the side takes on South Australia at Thomas Farms Oval in Adelaide on August 10.