Chloe Bown earns AFLW Rising Star nomination with Marinoff's mentorship
Chloe Bown, 18, earned a Rising Star nomination after moving from forward to Adelaide's midfield alongside mentor Ebony Marinoff.
Chloe Bown earned a Telstra AFLW Rising Star nomination after starring in Adelaide's round 10 upset win over Gold Coast. The 18-year-old was drafted at pick five.
Bown had captained the U18 All-Australian team. Bown won Vic Metro's Most Valuable Player award.
Rather than resting on her achievements, Bown moved into mentor Ebony Marinoff's share house. She wanted to learn faster.
Bown started the season as a forward. She then shifted into the midfield and quickly made an impact.
Marinoff is a 10-year Crows veteran. She asked Bown to live with her to offer mentorship and help her adapt.
Bown credits Marinoff with teaching her the work ethic and curiosity needed to succeed. Marinoff said Bown could be the best player in the competition one day once she fully develops.
Bown's key strength is her hands and ball-winning ability. She was influenced by studying Geelong star Georgie Prespakis.
- 18
- Age
- Pick 5
- Draft position
- Ebony Marinoff
- Crows veteran mentor
- Georgie Prespakis (Geelong)
- Influenced by
Why it mattersBown's rapid rise shows the power of mentorship in developing young elite talent in professional sport. It shows how bringing new players into the team and helping them adapt works.
AustraliaAustralian women's footy pipeline strengthens as draft prospects quickly adapt to elite level with support from experienced players.
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