The continuing growth of girls and women’s football in the Riddell League continues to provide alternative opportunities for young females to make an impact.
At Woodend-Hesket Football Netball Club’s recent ‘Celebrating the Women of the Nest’ function, Romsey teenager Alice Bromley received a milestone award.
She accepted the June Gladman 2024 junior girls’ football player medal; Alice and June are pictured at the presentation.
Alice began playing for the junior Woodend club in the Under 15s in 2020, and the senior club last season. She is approaching 50 games for the juniors and has played nearly 20 games for the seniors.
The medal goes to an underage player who has played for WFNC for at least 12 months, shows respect to all, positively supports teammates, is willing to learn and grow in the sport, and fully commits to training and matches.
Alice has represented the league on five occasions and this year was the youngest player selected for the senior women’s interleague team.
A real goal sneak, Alice has an impressive 75 goals to her credit. She has also had the opportunity to train with the Daniher Squad at the Essendon Hangar.
For the past two seasons Alice has played two games most weekends, for the seniors on Saturday and U15-U18s on Sundays. That’s dedication.
Scott Caton, Alice’s coach this season, said she was always positive, trained as much as possible, and worked hard to improve her football.
Alice was described an an up-and-coming talent wih a fabulous attitude who already demonstrates everything this award is about, and the values the WHFC prides itself on.
