The following is taken from Sydney AFL’s website, available here.
Meet our Round Fifteen Women’s Rising Star nominee, Olivia Morris:
Player Profile
Name: Olivia Morris
Nickname: Liv
AFL Sydney Club: Pennant Hills Demons
Junior AFL Club: Northwest Lightning (Westbrook)
Position: Small Forward
Favourite activity to do outside of football:
Working at Maccas.
What is one thing that we don’t know about this Rising Star that they are well known for around the club?
Liv is currently undefeated playing for Penno
What role do they play for the club both on and off the field?
This is her first year in seniors, she’s been playing as a small forward whilst having a run in the midfield and setting up goals for our forward line
The night before the game what will they most likely be doing?
Representing the drive through at Maccas until 12am.
Has to double sock and put socks on in the correct order
Nomination Details
Reason for nomination this round:
Liv continued her stellar form in just her 4th senior game for Penno at just 18 years old.
Coach quote on Performance:
“Liv played a key small forward role on the weekend, getting 2 goal assists and being extremely composed with the footy. She rotated into the centres and was excellent in tackle pressure and and the fast transition of the footy, with excellent long handballs finding targets seamlessly.”
