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It’s girl power as dynamic duo kick goal


TWO Logan youngsters are being piloted to Australian football success on the back of AFL Queensland’s Female Football Academy Camp.
Natalie Barnett, of Jimboomba, and Browns Plains’ Teneal Lyons were both awarded scholarships for the nine-person camp, aimed at developing the state’s female footy talent.
The squad, assembled for a second year, consists of players aged 15-21 and trains once a month in search of a potential Queensland underage call-up.
Female participation co-ordinator Julia Price said the camps, aided by Brisbane Lions coaches, continued the sport’s inroads into the state.
“It’s a sport that’s on the move at the moment,’’ said Price, whose squad has competed against male teams.
“It’s becoming popular because of specialised training. They get one-on-one training.
“A lot of girls don’t start playing until high school but this is changing that.’’
Price reserved praise for the two Logan locals, fruits of the code’s labour in a rugby league-dominated region.
“We have found that the Southern Redbacks club down there (in Jimboomba) has been great for providing talent,’’ she said.
“Nat and Teneal have both played in the state under-18 team and are obviously both very talented.’’
Both girls play club for Calamvale and were last month awarded their representative jerseys alongside the rest of the squad. Natalie also assists with the Leopards Under 12 skills training.
 
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