Player Name: Emma Keane
Nickname: Beanie
Playing Position: Ruck
Senior Club: UTS Australian Football Club
What is one thing that we don’t know about this Rising Star that they are well known for around the club?
Emma is an excellent classical guitarist, always putting her hand up to play in front of her team mates.
What role do they play for the club both on and off the field?
Beanie is one of the more selfless members of the team, playing the toughest position on the field at ruck. She welcomes the post-game bruises with open arms.
What are the reasons for nomination this round?
Emma's ruck work around the ground is outstanding, often not just winning the taps but acting as another outside midfielder as her pace is deceptively quick.
Coach quote on Performance.
“Beanie took a few key marks in the middle of the field, being a key player in transitioning the ball from our back half into our forward half. Despite being a ruck she leverages her run and carry to beat her opponents one on one when she wins the footy.” – Daniel Fielder (UTS Australian Football Club Women’s Premier Division Coach)