2024 Rogers Cup Leading Goalkicker Shante Anderson Selected in Woomeras SquadThursday, July 11, 2024 - 1:11 PM

Perth forward Shante Anderson is continuing to kick goals after being selected in the Woomeras squad ahead of their showcase match against the Medleys on Saturday. 

Anderson, along with 15 WA players, has been identified as among the most promising Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Multicultural girls' Australian rules footballers aged 15 and under, selected for the 2024 Woomeras and Medleys squads. 
  
The Woomeras squad is made up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, while the Medleys squad comprises players with a parent born outside of Australia. 
  
Both squads feature players from across Australia, who will come together in Brisbane this week to take part in a football and leadership camp. 
  
Players arrive in Brisbane today and will engage in a range of football and athletic training sessions, along with cultural and leadership-building activities across the three-day camp. 
  
The highlight of the program will be two talent showcase matches which will be played at Brighton Homes Arena on Saturday, July 13. 
  
The Woomeras vs Medleys games will be played following the 2024 Marsh AFL National Championships – U18 Girls match between Queensland and the Allies. 

AFL Diversity Talent Programs Manager, Narelle Long, said: “We’re thrilled to have our 2024 Woomeras and Medleys squads coming together in Brisbane this week. 
  
“The players in the Woomeras and Medleys squads have showcased great football potential and a determination to develop themselves as athletes and people. 
  
“This week’s camp will provide an environment for the players to engage in activities that will further enhance their football development and develop their leadership skills. 
  
“Saturday’s matches at Brighton Homes Arena provide a fantastic opportunity for players to showcase their talent with a view to then being selected in the Indigenous and Multicultural Academies and other talent pathways programs in the future.” 
  
The Woomeras and Medleys programs will be coached and mentored by a host of current and former AFLW and state league players, some of whom featured as members of the Woomeras and Medleys squads in previous years. 
  
The Woomeras coaching panel includes Subiaco and West Coast Eagles player Krstel Petrevski, West Perth player Imahra Cameron, GWS Giants forward Aliesha Newman, Janet Baird, Cassie Davidson and Jordy Mifsud, who last year tied for the VFLW best and fairest award, the Lambert-Pearce Medal. 
  
Former Medleys player and Western Bulldogs No. 6 draft pick Elaine Grigg features on the Medleys coaching staff alongside Akec Makur Chuot, Nyakoat Dojiok, Hanna Fosbrooke, Bianka Tsan and Mary Daw. 
  
HOW TO WATCH: A live stream of the Woomeras vs Medleys matches at Brighton Homes Arena will be available here. The first game will commence at 10:15am AWST, with the second game to follow at 11.45am AWST. 

2024 Woomeras and Medleys squads. 

WOOMERAS

MEDLEYS