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Tasmanian women's coach Deb Reynolds has thrived on bringing her team together in a short period of time ahead of Saturday's representative game against Queensland.
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Describing it as "one of her strengths", Reynolds complimented the "amazing group" that have bonded in order to play for Tasmnaia.
"We've had an amazing group and they came with lots of energy, right from the word go," Reynolds said.
"To combine three different regions over a very short time, the onus was on the girls to actually be able to do that as well and they've done that with energy, with spirit and enthusiasm ready for Saturday.
"Opponents one weekend and then teammates the next, it's a challenge but they've done really well to be able to do that. We had a few activities to break that ice, but the girls took that upon themselves really, really nicely."
Bridgenorth are one of three women's sides with four players represented, alongside Clarence and North Hobart. Fellow NTFAW sides Old Launcestonians have two representatives, while Old Scotch and Scottsdale both have one and NWFL side Wynyard have three.
Although it's been a short time for the side to bond, the process of picking it was a long one, according to Reynolds.
Scouting started at a local level, before the All-Star Series - which pits the North, North-West and South against each other - painted a clearer picture of selection ahead of two training sessions together.
Reynolds, who previously coached Old Scotch in the NTFAW, spoke about the honour of playing for Tasmania.
"Having the opportunity to represent your state in any sport [is fantastic] but the map is pretty special - it's always carried that real significance with the AFL," Reynolds said.
"It's an honour, it's a proud moment and they should wear it with pride and we've spoken about that right from the very beginning - from the first time I met them right through and currently everyday since.
"They know the significance of wearing that map on Saturday. There were a lot of other people that put their hand up and these are the lucky ones and the girls that have actually won the guernsey through their own merit."
TASMANIAN WOMEN'S TEAM
B: #19 Dearne Taylor (Scottsdale), #5 Lou Marmion (Clarence)
HB: #4 Abbie Hoiberg-Cox (Wynyard), #3 Priscilla Odwogo (Kingborough), #11 Rachel Archer (Clarence)
C: #7 Jacinta Limbrick (Clarence), #2 Claire Ransom (North Hobart), #12 Eliza Matthews (Old Scotch)
HF: #17 Angelica Clark (North Hobart), #13 Jamie Symons (North Hobart), #16 Alice Robinson (Bridgenorth)
F: #20 Abbey Green (Old Launcestonians), #21 Emily McKinnell (Bridgenorth)
FOLL: #23 Erin Fazackerley (Clarence), #8 Olivia Smith (Wynyard), #10 Jennifer Guy (Old Launcestonians)
INT: #9 Maddy Dunn (Bridgenorth), #14 Marley Beaven (Kingborough), #1 Chelsea Thomas (North Hobart), #6 Amy Bissett (Wynyard), #15 Jen Griffiths (Bridgenorth)
EMG: #18 Grace Mitchell (Clarence), #24 Kelsie Hill (Launceston), #22 Charlie Vandenberg (Wynyard)
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