Big weekend for MSA Alumni
Congratulations to former Maribyrnong Sports Academy Athletes Jess Fitzgerald and Elle McKenzie who made their debut’s in the AFLW over the weekend. Elle was selected by Richmond with the Number 1 draft back in 2020 and ran onto the Punt Rd Oval as a Richmond player for the first time on Sunday against Brisbane. Elle had 12 disposals on debut and played alongside fellow Marby Alumni Monique Conti for the Tigers who had a loss to the Lions
Jess Fitzgerald played for the Bulldogs in their first round loss to the Saints who had Fellow Marby Alumni Georgia Patrikios in their side. Jess had 10 Disposals, 3 tackles and kicked a point.
Libby Birch played in defence for Melbourne in their 21 point win over the Gold Coast Suns while Aliesha Newman played for Collingwood in the season opener win against Carlton.
Another MSA Alumni Stephanie Banque, a former Golf Student/Athlete at MSA, finished par for the course and 17 shots off the winner in The Players Series tournament played at the Rosebud Country Club.
