If you looked up the definition of pocket rocket in the dictionary there would you find this week’s player, Fern Speechley. Disco (In-Fern-o) has only been with the club a short time but she’s made a huge impact already. In her first hit out in a practice match there were more than a few supporters saying “Who is that blonde who is everywhere?”.

A fierce quick mid and small forward, she is straight at the contest and flies high against much taller opponents. She’s in most contests and despite her slight frame, gets right in and under too. Disco never thinks she’s out of it and will endlessly fight ferociously hard. All of these qualities make Fern a true Renegade, and also show she does share qualities with her hero, the great Brent Harvey.

Nickname: Disco (short for Disco In-fern-o)

Occupation: Travel Marketer

Hometown: Gladdy Park, the home of the moccasin

AFL Team supported: Kangas AFL / A closet fan of the Brisbane Lions AFLW

Greatest sporting achievement: Winning a couple of A-special grand finals in Tennis

Pre-game ritual/Superstitions: Remembering to clean my mouthguard and avoiding caffeine

If we were to compare you to any footballer/athlete, who would it be? Brent Harvey but I think that’s a bit ambitious

Greatest sporting achievement: Getting 9 Best on Ground votes as the Goalie for the Junior Girls Essendon Royals Soccer Club

What should we expect from you on match day? Tagging smaller players to look for opportunities to speccie

Who is the greatest AFL player of all time, and why? Gary Ablett Senior, best one-handed contested marker of all time