VALLA Parsons has proudly represented her state on the footy field.
The Northern Beaches Blues junior played for the NSW All Schools team at the School Sport Australia – Australian Football Girls 12 Years & Under Championship in Maroochydore.
The Kororo Public School student was part of the NSW team that won the silver medal, with the side winning five of their six games at the National Championship.
Valla plays for the Northern Beaches Blues in the AFL North Coast’s Youth Girls 13s competition.
Her club coach Cristian O’Brien described the skill set which helped to make her a NSW representative.
“She reads the play well, and is one of those girls who has that natural ability to catch a ball and mark well,” O’Brien said.
“She reads the ball really well, as well as her ability to run, she’s a great athlete and a great competitor, she just loves to get out and compete.
“She can play anywhere, but a dynamic forward is how I would best describe her.”
O’Brien said the NSW player was more than willing to learn and put the hard yards in.
“She’ll listen to what you tell her and take it all in, she’s like a sponge,” he said.
“She puts the work in too and is very dedicated, and what she’s achieved is part and parcel of the work she’s put in to improve her game.”
By Aiden BURGESS
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