Coach Pearce: Rentsch’s Role as Midfielder for Eagles

West Coast defender Jessica Rentsch, an AFLW Rising Star nominee, honed her skills playing football with her brothers on a farm in rural Victoria, where she was the only girl in the sport until age 14. Selected second overall in the 2023 AFLW draft, Rentsch has excelled in defense and midfield roles, demonstrating her competitive nature and earning praise from coach Daisy Pearce for her passion and potential as a balanced midfielder.

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