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AFLW Welcome to TIGERLAND AFLW - #73 Emma Horne
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Height: 170cm
DOB: 29/11/01
Position: Forward
Past: Richmond VFLW / Eastern Ranges
Honours: 2019 Vic Metro U18 representative
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LIKE a number of other burgeoning AFL Women’s athletes, Emma Horne came across from another sport having not played Aussie Rules as a junior. While soccer took up plenty of her time, it was Australian rules football that caught her eye. While many NAB League players were scouted from another club, Horne got her start with the Eastern Ranges through a talent search for girls who had not played before.
“This will be my third season, but my sister played a lot of footy when she was in middle school,” Horne said. “I obviously really wanted to play as well but I never really got the opportunity because I played soccer and they always clash. “Then I found out about Eastern’s first year, they had this talent search for girls who hadn’t played footy before and my sister was part of the group that had played footy before. “There were three different sections that were going out to tryout, so I heard about it that way and then tried out for Eastern, got in and made it through to the final team and that’s when I started playing footy.”
While her sister played a vital role in Horne’s interest in football, it was a connection with fellow Ranges player Laura McClelland that pushed Horne to make the switch. While the idea of a mixed competition was not necessarily preferred and with soccer well and truly still on the radar, Horne eventually found herself thrown into the mix for footy.
“Laura McClelland went to my primary school, she played footy all through primary school and she became one of my friends so it was always a goal for me,” Horne said. “Mum wasn’t so keen as it would have been with the boys at that age, and soccer was something I was also interested in, but it eventually got to the point where I was like I really want to give footy a shot. “I still had to play soccer on Saturdays so I had to make a compromise there and switch teams so I was playing in a different soccer team, but playing footy as well so it was definitely worth it.”
Horne played in a number of sports teams throughout high school, using her telltale grit and determination to push through the Year 10 workload but spending most nights at some sort of training.
“It got pretty hard with school so when I was coming into Year 11, it was time to drop off a few teams and really focus on the sport that I thought I could pursue further in my career, so I thought footy is where I want to go with this,” she said.
While Horne is a big fan of football in general, she says the competitiveness, team spirit and sense of community at Eastern is what she loves the most. As for what she does best, Horne said her running is a real asset while her clean hands help her dish out handballs.
“The competitiveness, the team spirit, getting to know all the girls, the club is a good environment, and it’s more of a community that just a team and when we all get around each other I really enjoy coming to training as much as I do playing in the games,” she said. Being around everyone and testing myself. “Something I really want to improve is being able to use both sides of my body and inside midfield, and being able to work through the packs and utilise my kicking ability.”
Eastern finished fourth in 2019 NAB League Girls competition, going down to Northern Knights in the first final. Horne was impressed with the pre-season the side got in compared to other years, lifting the workload and taking on more running.
“This year I took on a bit more of a leadership role so … for myself I’ve had to step up and take responsibility for my own footy and helping out the other girls as well … trying to improve as a team is the greatest thing to see when you know in yourself improved throughout the season and your hard work has paid off,” Horne said.
“This will be my third season, but my sister played a lot of footy when she was in middle school,” Horne said. “I obviously really wanted to play as well but I never really got the opportunity because I played soccer and they always clash. “Then I found out about Eastern’s first year, they had this talent search for girls who hadn’t played footy before and my sister was part of the group that had played footy before. “There were three different sections that were going out to tryout, so I heard about it that way and then tried out for Eastern, got in and made it through to the final team and that’s when I started playing footy.”
While her sister played a vital role in Horne’s interest in football, it was a connection with fellow Ranges player Laura McClelland that pushed Horne to make the switch. While the idea of a mixed competition was not necessarily preferred and with soccer well and truly still on the radar, Horne eventually found herself thrown into the mix for footy.
“Laura McClelland went to my primary school, she played footy all through primary school and she became one of my friends so it was always a goal for me,” Horne said. “Mum wasn’t so keen as it would have been with the boys at that age, and soccer was something I was also interested in, but it eventually got to the point where I was like I really want to give footy a shot. “I still had to play soccer on Saturdays so I had to make a compromise there and switch teams so I was playing in a different soccer team, but playing footy as well so it was definitely worth it.”
Horne played in a number of sports teams throughout high school, using her telltale grit and determination to push through the Year 10 workload but spending most nights at some sort of training.
“It got pretty hard with school so when I was coming into Year 11, it was time to drop off a few teams and really focus on the sport that I thought I could pursue further in my career, so I thought footy is where I want to go with this,” she said.
While Horne is a big fan of football in general, she says the competitiveness, team spirit and sense of community at Eastern is what she loves the most. As for what she does best, Horne said her running is a real asset while her clean hands help her dish out handballs.
“The competitiveness, the team spirit, getting to know all the girls, the club is a good environment, and it’s more of a community that just a team and when we all get around each other I really enjoy coming to training as much as I do playing in the games,” she said. Being around everyone and testing myself. “Something I really want to improve is being able to use both sides of my body and inside midfield, and being able to work through the packs and utilise my kicking ability.”
Eastern finished fourth in 2019 NAB League Girls competition, going down to Northern Knights in the first final. Horne was impressed with the pre-season the side got in compared to other years, lifting the workload and taking on more running.
“This year I took on a bit more of a leadership role so … for myself I’ve had to step up and take responsibility for my own footy and helping out the other girls as well … trying to improve as a team is the greatest thing to see when you know in yourself improved throughout the season and your hard work has paid off,” Horne said.
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25/10/2019
Laura McClelland, Jo Rutherford and Emma Horne. 199642 Picture: ROMY STEPHENS
It’s not every day a young football player achieves their dream of joining the largest football club in the country, let alone doing it with one of their close friends.
For Monbulk Football Netball Club’s Laura McClelland and Emma Horne, that was their reality on 22 October.
The pair were selected by Richmond in this year’s AFLW draft with Laura going at pick 25 and Emma at pick 73.
Not only is Monbulk both girls’ local club but they also played at Eastern Ranges together for the past three years and grew up together.
“It’s pretty insane, I don’t think we’ve quite realised how cool it’s going to be, especially until we actually get down there and start training,” Emma said.
“Considering we were really close friends in primary school and we used to play footy on the oval at lunchtimes.
“To end up here, it’s never something I thought would happen but I’m so glad it has.”
Left-footer Laura is known for her aerial work and is the Eastern Ranges captain.
She started playing in the boy’s team at Monbulk when she was nine years old and stayed until she was 14.
At the time, the club didn’t have a women’s side so she relocated to Ferntree Gully before being picked up by Eastern Ranges.
She also played for Vic Metro this year and earned All Australian honours.
Laura said being selected by the team she supports still hasn’t sunk in.
“It’s still pretty surreal for me but it’s getting there, I’m starting to take it all in,” she said.
“It means the world, you’re living your dream. You get to do something you love and for a club I’ve loved since I was little.”
Emma, on the other hand, didn’t start playing football until she was 15 years old.
As someone who always kicked the football around when she was young, she finally joined a team when Eastern Ranges started its women’s program in 2015.
She said it means a lot to finally reach the ultimate pinnacle of women’s football.
“It’s really fulfilling, especially because the women’s competition wasn’t even a thing when I was a kid,” Emma said.
“When I started being interested in footy it was all about the boys.
“It’s such a privilege to be playing for the Tigers next year and I’m so excited to get started and get around the girls.”
Jo Rutherford is Monbulk Junior Football Club’s under-14 women’s coach and is the Eastern Ranges Futures and development coach.
Having seen the girls play throughout their junior years, Jo said their work ethic and commitment to the sport has been key to their success.
“They’ve always just loved doing what they do, but they’re both very humble girls,” she said.
“They just purely want to play team-orientated football and they want to be part of a good environment.”
Jo said the girls’ success will help inspire others throughout Monbulk Football Club and the local community.
“There are pathways now for the girls,” she said.
“Beforehand it really wasn’t, before we felt like you weren’t really looked at in this area. Now they (recruiters) look everywhere, so it’s fantastic.
25/10/2019
Laura McClelland, Jo Rutherford and Emma Horne. 199642 Picture: ROMY STEPHENS
It’s not every day a young football player achieves their dream of joining the largest football club in the country, let alone doing it with one of their close friends.
For Monbulk Football Netball Club’s Laura McClelland and Emma Horne, that was their reality on 22 October.
The pair were selected by Richmond in this year’s AFLW draft with Laura going at pick 25 and Emma at pick 73.
Not only is Monbulk both girls’ local club but they also played at Eastern Ranges together for the past three years and grew up together.
“It’s pretty insane, I don’t think we’ve quite realised how cool it’s going to be, especially until we actually get down there and start training,” Emma said.
“Considering we were really close friends in primary school and we used to play footy on the oval at lunchtimes.
“To end up here, it’s never something I thought would happen but I’m so glad it has.”
Left-footer Laura is known for her aerial work and is the Eastern Ranges captain.
She started playing in the boy’s team at Monbulk when she was nine years old and stayed until she was 14.
At the time, the club didn’t have a women’s side so she relocated to Ferntree Gully before being picked up by Eastern Ranges.
She also played for Vic Metro this year and earned All Australian honours.
Laura said being selected by the team she supports still hasn’t sunk in.
“It’s still pretty surreal for me but it’s getting there, I’m starting to take it all in,” she said.
“It means the world, you’re living your dream. You get to do something you love and for a club I’ve loved since I was little.”
Emma, on the other hand, didn’t start playing football until she was 15 years old.
As someone who always kicked the football around when she was young, she finally joined a team when Eastern Ranges started its women’s program in 2015.
She said it means a lot to finally reach the ultimate pinnacle of women’s football.
“It’s really fulfilling, especially because the women’s competition wasn’t even a thing when I was a kid,” Emma said.
“When I started being interested in footy it was all about the boys.
“It’s such a privilege to be playing for the Tigers next year and I’m so excited to get started and get around the girls.”
Jo Rutherford is Monbulk Junior Football Club’s under-14 women’s coach and is the Eastern Ranges Futures and development coach.
Having seen the girls play throughout their junior years, Jo said their work ethic and commitment to the sport has been key to their success.
“They’ve always just loved doing what they do, but they’re both very humble girls,” she said.
“They just purely want to play team-orientated football and they want to be part of a good environment.”
Jo said the girls’ success will help inspire others throughout Monbulk Football Club and the local community.
“There are pathways now for the girls,” she said.
“Beforehand it really wasn’t, before we felt like you weren’t really looked at in this area. Now they (recruiters) look everywhere, so it’s fantastic.
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AFLW Pocket Profile: Emma Horne
By richmondfc.com.au
Get to know a little more about AFLW Tiger Emma Horne...
Guernsey number: 23
Height: 170cm
D.O.B.: 29/11/2001
Nickname: Casper
Occupation: Berry farmer
Local club: Monbulk Hawks
Club supported growing up: Adelaide Crows
Hidden talent: I can name many flags of the world
Pre-game meal: Banana and peanut butter on toast
Favourite holiday destination: Ireland
Favourite TV show: Killing Eve
Most-used app: Instagram
Cats or dogs: Dogs
Favourite type of kick: Ones that don’t go to the opposition!
Greatest inspiration and why: Laura McClelland because she can take a mad specky. Also, Ellyse Perry and Bri Davey because they have both played and excelled at the highest level in two sports.
Favourite pump up song to listen to before a match: All About Me - Syd
Which AFL/AFLW player do you model your game off: Anne Hatchard (Crows AFLW)
By richmondfc.com.au
Get to know a little more about AFLW Tiger Emma Horne...
Guernsey number: 23
Height: 170cm
D.O.B.: 29/11/2001
Nickname: Casper
Occupation: Berry farmer
Local club: Monbulk Hawks
Club supported growing up: Adelaide Crows
Hidden talent: I can name many flags of the world
Pre-game meal: Banana and peanut butter on toast
Favourite holiday destination: Ireland
Favourite TV show: Killing Eve
Most-used app: Instagram
Cats or dogs: Dogs
Favourite type of kick: Ones that don’t go to the opposition!
Greatest inspiration and why: Laura McClelland because she can take a mad specky. Also, Ellyse Perry and Bri Davey because they have both played and excelled at the highest level in two sports.
Favourite pump up song to listen to before a match: All About Me - Syd
Which AFL/AFLW player do you model your game off: Anne Hatchard (Crows AFLW)
