Holly Smee runs through all of the key stats and biggest players ahead of a first-ever final for the Devils.
Preview
The Tasmania Devils NAB League girls will face off against the Great Western Victoria Rebels in their first final on Sunday May 2 at Windsor Park in Launceston. Their brilliant 2021 season has resulted in a 6-2 record, placing them third on the ladder.
This season has brought impressive progress both with returning and new players, as seen within the 2021 average statistics. The home elimination final will yet again showcase some of the leading players such as Perri King (Midfield), who has an average of 20 disposals per game this season. Alongside her is one of the top forwards in Amy Prokopiec, kicking a season total of 10 goals. Also of note are Camilla Taylor (Forward) and Priscilla Odwogo (Backline), each with higher-end season disposal numbers and an impressive tackling game. That has seen both play in the VFLW this season, Taylor for North Melbourne and Odwogo for Williamstown.
Players to watch out for in the GWV Rebels lineup are Lilli Condon averaging 22 disposals per game and Ella Friend running at 17. Their top goal kickers are Paige Scott, reaching a season of 9 goals, and Tahlia Meier with 4.
Tasmania Devils key players
Amy Prokopiec
Forward – 05/05/03 – Clarence Football Club
Prokopiec has shown her talents, specifically with 10 goals from her 7 games. Of her 39 disposals, 38 have been kicks and her accuracy is key to her high performance. The leading forward takes the game with a passionate, fierce and respectful game.
Perri King
Midfielder – 25/08/03 – Glenorchy Football Club
King is high disposal, fast and strong player, holding a current season total of 159 disposals (19.9 per game) and having played all of the 8 games. She has pushed herself, refined her skills and doubled her 2020 averages. Her talent in the midfield allows her to find the ball and use it in a clean and considered manner.
Jemma Webster
Midfielder – 20/02/02 – Glenorchy Football Club
Webster finds plenty of the ball with a season total of 126 disposals (15.8 per game). She thrives on her ability to play consistent and contested football. Her power weaving and tackling defensively sees her able to cover a lot of area and follow up at ground level.
Priscilla Odwogo
Backline – 26/12/01 – Tigers Football Club
Odwogo’s talent across the board and powerful athleticism makes her a great intercepting player. Her composure and strong kicking skills strengthens the team, and her judgement of the ball aids for stoppages and turnovers. She had 15 disposals in round 6, her highest total of the season, bringing promising form into the finals.
Camilla Taylor
Forward – 08/02/01 – Launceston Football Club
Having played only 4 games this season Taylor has still won three of these. She is a crucial forward and makes her time on the field count. Her strong tackle game combined with a good disposal rate and speed are game-winning qualities. The athletic forward possesses dominant equalities that helps create the forceful 2021 NAB team taking on finals.