DARREN MONCRIEFF
Thursdday 10 May 2012
IT'S the all-conquering Victorians that Synarah Murphy wants to take on.
And she will get her chance when the WA State 18s Women's football team plays at the national championships in Adelaide this month.
The WA squad is a true representation of WA, with girls included from all over the State, some from as far away as the Pilbara, Albany and the South West.
Murphy (pictured) is also a talented role model off the football field after being named the youngest Miss Pilbara in 2010.
As part of her role, Murphy travelled around the Pilbara promoting a positive role model for all Indigenous girls, something she hopes to continue in the future.
She is currently doing an Orientation Course at University of Western Australia and hopes to complete a Bachelor of Science degree in the future.
She said the main focus for WA this year is to knock the Victorians off their winning pedestal.
"Along with having great fun on the footy field," she said.
"Synarah has worked really hard over the last few months to improve all of her football skills."
Coach Michelle Harris has led the way, showing dedication with her massive commitment travelling up and back from Bunbury twice a week to coach the girls.
So far the team has received specialist coaching sessions from WA Talent Academy coach Rob Wiley, West Coast Eagles star Nic Naitanui, South Fremantle’s Paul Mugambwa, and tackling and physical presence training sessions from Dr Les Fabre.
All of this, combined with fun beach training and fitness sessions, have resulted in terrific team bonding.
Many of the girls are multi-talented and participate in a variety of sports at a very high level. For most of the girls though football is their first love.
AboriginalFootball@westnet.com.au
Last Modified on 10/05/2012 15:21