Round 18 Women’s Rising Star Nominee, Bella Nash

Player Profile:

Name: Bela Nash

Nickname: Bela

Position: Fullback

Junior Club: Northwest Lightning JAFC

AFL Sydney Club: Pennant Hills Demons

What is one thing we don’t know about this Rising Star that they are well known for around the club?

As a teenager she kicked the winning goal in Pennant Hills Women’s only Grand Final win. She has since switched to a role in defence as she prefers to chase rather than be chased.

What role do they play for the club both on and off the field?

She plays Fullback and is one of our Vice Captains. Is a fantastic leader for our young group with a wise head beyond her years.

Reason for nomination this round:

Bela has had an outstanding season. Topped the season stats for most Effective kick and against St George, was again solid in our backline with her ball distribution got us out of trouble on so many occasions.

Coach quote on Performance:

“Bela is one of our most reliable players. Has such an accurate kick and despite not being tall, competes against tall and tough opponents and often wins the contests. Saturday was just another game of her strength in our backline with intercept marks, tackles, organising the matchups, taking  kick ins and starting our attack on turnovers. Everything a coach would dream of in a fullback”.

– Lisa Roper (Pennant Hills Demons – Women’s Premier Division Coach)