OUR PLAYERS
KAYLEE STUBBS
Captain, Div 1 - Number 8
Age: 24
Nickname: Stubbsy
Team/Age Group: Seniors
AFL/AFLW team: Port Adelaide
When did you start playing Footy? 2003
When did you start playing with the Suns? 2018
Favourite playing position: half back
Why did you start playing footy? It was so long ago honestly think because I just love the game.
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? I love the culture at this club, the people and just how welcoming the suns family is.
Favourite ground to play on: Definitely blundstone or North Hobart.
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: big Dixon or Hamish hartlett.
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: The less you think about the rules and skill the better you are.
Personal Football Goals: Win a premiership as captain. And hit 200 games.
SUZY KING
Captain, Div 3 - Number 6
Age: 56!!
Nickname: Zimma
Team/Age Group: Seniors
AFL/AFLW team: St Kilda
When did you start playing Footy? 2016
When did you start playing with the Suns? 2016
Favourite playing position: Probs Wing, but happy anywhere I can contribute
Why did you start playing footy? My brother shared a link when sorell footy club were looking for female players(as a joke I think) starting footy one of the best things I ever done
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? IThe beautiful people I've met, the Suns family is the best
Favourite ground to play on: North Hobart or Pembroke Park
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Lenny Hayes, Jack Steele/Kate McCarthy, Tilly Lucas-Rodd
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: Just give it a go you won't regret it
Personal Football Goals: To think less, back myself more and be the best I can for the team. Oh and to win a premiership
JESS KUBE
Vice Captain - Number 14
Age: 24
Nickname: Kubey
Team/Age Group: Seniors
AFL/AFLW team: Carlton
When did you start playing Footy? 2016 When did you start playing with the Suns? 2017
Favourite playing position: Half back
Why did you start playing footy? I had been wanting to play since I was a kid, but couldn’t muster up the courage to give it a crack. Finally gave in and went to a pre-season in 2016 (kudos to a great mate) and haven’t looked back!
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? The people. Our club is like a family. The culture and inclusiveness is amazing. We’ve got a great team on board and we’re only going up!
Favourite ground to play on: Triabunna Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Eddy Betts, Chloe Molloy
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: Don’t be afraid to give it a crack and ask for advice.
Personal Football Goals: To get fitter and improve skills
NICOLE MATTHEWS
Vice Captain - Number 1
Age: 30
Nickname: Nicnac
Team/Age Group: Senior
AFL/AFLW team: St. Kilda
When did you start playing Footy? 2016
When did you start playing with the Suns? 2017 (previous year the now suns were East Coast/Sorell)
Favourite playing position: Midfield
Why did you start playing footy? Because I grew up loving footy & when I heard there was a local opportunity I went for it
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? We are more than a footy team, we are a family
Favourite ground to play on: North Hobart
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Anne Hatchard
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: Get involved, we all have to start somewhere - it's super fun !
Personal Football Goals: Continue to improve and raise others up
LIV HUDSON
Number 19
Age: 20
Nickname: Liva
Team/Age Group: South East Suns Seniors
AFL/AFLW team: Geelong Cats
When did you start playing Footy? 2015 When did you start playing with the Suns? 2016
Favourite playing position: midfield
Why did you start playing footy? been in love with it forever, despite being too nervous to go to training at the start. What do you love most about playing for the the suns? we are a fam and everyone is a legend!
Favourite ground to play on: Claremont
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Joel Selwood & Emma Kearney
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: Vision the player you want to be
Personal Football Goals: AFLW
ASHLING CANNELL
Number 18
Age: 23
Nickname: Ling
Team/Age Group: Seniors
AFL/AFLW team: Brisbane Lions
When did you start playing Footy? 2021
When did you start playing with the Suns? 2021
Favourite playing position: Full Forward Why did you start playing footy? Nanna, she was always encouraging me to play and also was on my case for months about hiding in my car and watching.
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? Love the club and the environment.
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Lachie Neale & Anne Hatchard
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: Give it a go!!
Personal Football Goals: Just to always back myself and have confidence.
AMY MASSIE
Number 45
Age: 24
Nickname: Massie
Team/Age Group: seniors
AFL/AFLW team: AFL: Tigers AFLW: Bulldogs
When did you start playing Footy? 2017 When did you start playing with the Suns? 2020
Favourite playing position: Backline
Why did you start playing footy? Got asked my a friend I played touch footy with
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? Our togetherness
Favourite ground to play on: Abbotsfield Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Ellie Blackburn
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: Give it a go, there’s a lot more you’ll get out of it other then fitness
Personal Football Goals: Get my kick and over head marks right
MADDIE GREY
Number 26
Age: 21
Nickname: Mads
Team/Age Group: Senior Women’s
AFL/AFLW team: west coast
When did you start playing Footy? 5/6 years ago (I think)
When did you start playing with the Suns? When they first started
Favourite playing position: back pocket
Why did you start playing footy? Because I love the sport
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? The group of girls
Favourite ground to play on: North Hobart
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: nic naitanui
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: just do it, you won’t know if you like it until you give it a go
Personal Football Goals: to be more confident in myself
CHELSEA WHELAN
Age: 22
Nickname: don't really have one
Team/Age Group: seniors
AFL/AFLW team: Carlton
When did you start playing Footy? 2019
When did you start playing with the Suns? 2019
Favourite playing position: half back I think it's called, the back half circle
Why did you start playing footy? Got asked to come have a kick and fell in love instantly
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? That being part of the team is more than just a team, it's a family
Favourite ground to play on: dodges ferry
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Brendan Fevola
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: give it a go cause you won't regret it
Personal Football Goals: to get better at my tackles
EMILY LOWE
Number 21
Age: 24
Nickname: Fev
Team/Age Group: Seniors
AFL/AFLW team: Carlton
When did you start playing Footy? As soon as I could walk
When did you start playing with the Suns? 2019
Favourite playing position: Anywhere the team needs me
Why did you start playing footy? Because my brother did and I wanted to be just like him, also to prove i am the better footballer in the family
What do you love most about playing for the suns? The family culture. They are my second family
Favourite ground to play on: Sorell or North Hobart
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Patrick Cripps and Maddy Presparkis
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: just do it, it’s such a rewarding sport in so many ways
Personal Football Goals: Win a premiership with the suns
LUCYÂ FEATHERSTONE
Number 7
Age: 27
Nickname: Dusty
Team/Age Group: seniors
AFL/AFLW team: north Melbourne
When did you start playing Footy? 4 years ago
When did you start playing with the Suns? 4 years ago
Favourite playing position: midfield or wing
Why did you start playing footy? Few of the girls kept asking me to come along to training & I did & then never left.
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? How supportive the team is, how it’s a family.
Favourite ground to play on: home
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Dustin Martin
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: come along to training, give it a go.
Personal Football Goals: to make the whole season & play my best for the team.
ASHTON SAUNDERS
Number 13
Age: 25
Nickname: Ash
Team/Age Group: Seniors
AFL/AFLW team: Fremantle
When did you start playing Footy? This year
When did you start playing with the Suns? This year
Favourite playing position: Ruck
Why did you start playing footy? I have always played soccer, and sometimes my height was more of a disadvantage than an advantage. I knew a few girls on the team and they encouraged me to come along. After the first training I knew I wanted to be a Sun!
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? I love the family atmosphere. As a new player I was welcomed with open arms and this is the most supportive and welcoming group of players and coaching staff around.
Favourite ground to play on: Home,
I haven’t played anywhere else yet! Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Lauren Pearce
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: Get into it! Don’t doubt yourself and get along to training as much as you can to help build your skills!
Personal Football Goals: To learn more about the game, increase my fitness and keep working to become a better player and teammate.
DANNI HIBBERD
Number 49
Age: 26
Nickname: Danni (or Hibbo to some on the footy field)
Team/Age Group: Senior Women’s
AFL/AFLW team: Hawthorn (AFL) and Geelong Cats (AFLW)
When did you start playing Footy? This year!
When did you start playing with the Suns? This year!
Favourite playing position: Wing
Why did you start playing footy? I thought it would be lots of fun and wanted to try plying the sport I’d enjoyed watching all of my life
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? The team around me
Favourite ground to play on: North Hobart Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Cyril Rioli
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: Just have a go!
Personal Football Goals: To improve on my kicking and marking
MAHALIA DAVIES
Number 5 & Under 17s Coach
Age: 28
Nickname: Maha, Haha, Mahoo and not any of the ones Stubbsy calls me
Team/Age Group: Playing seniors. Coaching u17’s.
AFL/AFLW team: Richmond in AFL. Still haven’t settled on an AFLW team, I tend to barrack for Richmond more & all of the Tassie girls playing.
When did you start playing Footy? 2015
When did you start playing with the Suns? 2015, I started with the East coast Suns which merged with Sorell to now be the South East Suns
Favourite playing position: I just love playing and happy to play wherever the team needs me but probably most comfortable in a forward pocket
Why did you start playing footy? Ive always been an avid AFL follower and wanted to play. When Dean, my first coach came asked me to play there wasn’t a chance I was going to say no. Women’s footy was very new in Tassie still, we only had 5 teams in the state so when the opportunity struck I was 100% in.
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? The genuine family culture. The awesome people that I have met and that will be lifelong friends and forever in my heart.
Favourite ground to play on: Blundstone was pretty sweet but I do love our little Sorell junior oval. I think the smaller grounds can make for better women’s a lot of the time.
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Shane Edwards and Monique Conti
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: Get into it, give it a crack. Get to know your team mates, it’ll help a lot on and off the field & focus on learning the fundamentals first before trying to get fancy.
Personal Football Goals: Improve my fitness so that I can play my best footy.
MAKAYLA BRUCE
Number 16
Age: 18
Nickname: mak
Team/Age Group: seniors
AFL/AFLW team: north Melbourne
When did you start playing Footy? 2017
When did you start playing with the Suns? 2017
Favourite playing position: half back flank / midfield on ball
Why did you start playing footy? Honestly came and started as a fill in for the u17s
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? The Ongoing encouragement that comes from the team and surrounds
Favourite ground to play on: pemmy home ground
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: oh god that’s hard, ah maybe cam zurrhar or Benny brown
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: do it, back yourself
Personal Football Goals: Fitness
KATE OLLERHEAD
Number 15
Age: 24
Nickname: Canada
Team/Age Group: Suns Senior Womens
AFL/AFLW team: Essendon
When did you start playing Footy? Last year (2020)
When did you start playing with the Suns? Since the start of my career
Favourite playing position: half forward
Why did you start playing footy? Jess brought me along:)
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? Being able to meet new people!
Favourite ground to play on: Playing in Blundstone Arena was pretty neat!
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Eddie Betts - seems like solid dude
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: Just get out and try it! There's always a role for everyone and it's a great community to be around.
Personal Football Goals: Properly bounce the ball at least once in a game...
ABBEY JOHNSON
Number 37
Age: 37
Nickname: B.O.G
Team/Age Group: Senior Suns
AFL/AFLW team: Geelong When did you start playing Footy? 2021
When did you start playing with the Suns? 2021
Favourite playing position: I still have no idea about positions. I like the sound of being a Defensive Forward so let's go with that.
Why did you start playing footy? I always loved having a kick as a kid but as I got older I sort of let that side of me slip away more and more. Then, out of the blue, a mate came along with a football, said she played and quite persistently encouraged me to give it a go. She insisted I'd love it, and don't tell her but, she was right.
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? The girls! It's so nice to be surrounded by such a funny, committed and generous bunch of women. I love the camaraderie, being part of a team that you know has your back, and getting an opportunity to push myself mentally and physically. There is so much I love about playing football, particularly as part of The Sun's family.
Favourite ground to play on: Home all the way!
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: N/A
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: Come along for a kick. You won't regret it!
Personal Football Goals: To improve my fitness, be a goal kicking machine and survive the end of year trip
JESSE COPE
Number 31
Age: 26
Nickname: -
Team/Age Group: South East Suns Seniors
AFL/AFLW team: Essendon
When did you start playing Footy? This year is my first season 2021
When did you start playing with the Suns? Starting training with the suns in Feb 2021
Favourite playing position: Wing/Backline
Why did you start playing footy? I wanted to improve my fitness as well as be a part of a club and a family!
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? I love the amount of support every player has for each other. They’ll push you and encourage you to do and be better
Favourite ground to play on: haven’t played on enough grounds yet!
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: -
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: Shake off those nerves and go to the first training/game. No matter your fitness or skill level I can 100% Guarantee you won’t be judged or put down.
Personal Football Goals: To be fearless every time I step onto the field
SARAH GREY
Number 40
Age: 19
Nickname: Funky
Team/Age Group: Seniors
AFL/AFLW team: Collingwood
When did you start playing Footy? Year 10
When did you start playing with the Suns? Year 11
Favourite playing position: Wing
Why did you start playing footy? A friends team was short on players so went to help out
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? The bested bunch of girls that I play with
Favourite ground to play on: Sorell
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Bailey Smith Advice for someone wanting to start playing: Just do it, you won’t regret it
Personal Football Goals: Be back playing how I was before injury, if not better
SERENA MCQUEEN
Number 25
Age: 24
Nickname: Queeny
Team/Age Group: Seniors
AFL/AFLW team: AFL, Hawks & AFLW, GWS
When did you start playing Footy? Been around it my whole life but started in late 2019/early 2020
When did you start playing with the Suns? Same
Favourite playing position: Wing or Backline
Why did you start playing footy? Community and new friends
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? We are a family, the most supportive people I have ever met.
Favourite ground to play on: Home
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Alicia Eva
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: Just get along to training and you won't turn back.
Personal Football Goals: FITNESS
ALICE MURPHY
Number 44
Age: 20
Nickname: murph
Team/Age Group: seniors
AFL/AFLW team: Carlton
When did you start playing Footy?: 2016
When did you start playing with the Suns?:2018
Favourite playing position: forward or back
Why did you start playing footy?: because I’ve always loved the sport and enjoy the intensity
What do you love most about playing for the the suns?: the girls that I play with, we’re one big fam
Favourite ground to play on: Sorell
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Brianna Davey
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: don’t be nervous and have fun
Personal Football Goals: improve overall fitness and skill
EMMA BYGRAVE
Number 9
Age: 28
Nickname: Gravy
Team/Age Group: Seniors
AFL/AFLW team: Carlton
When did you start playing Footy? 2016
When did you start playing with the Suns? 2016
Favourite playing position: Backline
Why did you start playing footy? Went with a friend because she didn't want to go alone and have been here ever since!
What do you love most about playing for the suns? The culture, we're one big family
Favourite ground to play on: Natone
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Kouta! and Darcy Vescio
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: just come along and have a go, everyone is welcome at the suns
Personal Football Goals: learn to kick goals!
LARA SIMS
Number 24
Age: 26
Nickname: Sticks
Team/Age Group: Seniors
AFL/AFLW team: North Melbourne
When did you start playing Footy? : This is my first year of football, I’m loving it!
When did you start playing with the Suns? First year with this sunny bunch.
Favourite playing position: Midfield
Why did you start playing footy? A good friend of mine asked if I could fill in for a div 3 game and then they couldn’t get rid of me haha.
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? The passion the coaches and players have for the game and the constant laughs.
Favourite ground to play on: Blundstone, it’s the change rooms for me.
Favourite AFL/AFLW player: Tassies own Jessica Wuetschner
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: Always try your best. At games and training. How hard you work, shows.
Personal Football Goals: Work hard enough to one day play in the rep teams.
LOREN JOHNSTON
Number 22
Age: 25
Nickname: LJ
Team/age group: Seniors
AFL team: North Melbourne AFLW team: Brisbane
When did you start playing footy: this year 2021
When did you start playing suns: this year 2021
Favourite playing position - midfield
Why did you start playing footy? I've been wanting to play for years but didn't know where to start. My partner was a big encourager and brought me to training and I haven't looked back.
What do you love most about the Suns: the suns are one big family and we support each other on and off the field.
Favourite ground: Blundstone
Favourite player: Brent (Boomer) Harvey
Advice for someone thinking of playing: put yourself out there and play to your strengths (we all have them) - you can learn the rest later.
Personal Goals: Take a strong mark (both attack and defence) at a dangerous time in the match.
DANIELLE HENRICKS
Number 35
Age: 32
Nickname: Dool's
Team/Age Group: Senior Womens
AFL/AFLW team: hawthorn
When did you start playing Footy? 2015 was East coast suns now combined with sorell to be the south east suns
When did you start playing with the Suns? 2015
Favourite playing position: Back
Why did you start playing footy? Well I attended to just watch training before our netball game, but got talked in to joining in from there on iv loved every second
What do you love most about playing for the the suns? The bond between all the girls and the different age groups, we play as a family not as individuals, iv learnt so much about football since playing with the sun's
Favourite ground to play on: sorell woman's oval
Advice for someone wanting to start playing: do it you wont regret a thing, new friends that will become a second family, fitness, more understanding of the game.
Personal Football Goals: improve my fitness
SIGRID BIRCH
Number 8
Age group: under 13’s 2021
Nickname: Siggy
Favourite position to play Centre Half Back
Why did you start playing footy - to have fun and enjoy team spirit
What do you love about footy - everything
Who is your AFL/AFLW team? - AFL Hawthorn. AFLW North Melbourne
Do you have a favourite football player? Tom Mitchell
MIA-ROSE HENRICKS
Number 5
Age group - U11s
Why did you start playing footy - because my Aunty encouraged me to, for the exercise
What do you love about footy, being a part of a team
Who is your AFL/AFLW team? Richmond Tigers
Do you have a favourite football player? Aunty Mahalia #5 @ suns seniors
SHELBY BARR
Number 18
Age group: Under 15's 2022
Nickname: shel
Favourite position to play: midfield
Why did you start playing footy: my friends and the coach toastie asked me to play.
What do you love about footy: everything and tackling
Who is your favourite AFL team: Richmond
Who is your favourite football player: Dusty Martin