Two Jets named in metro squad

Laura Kane (middle) with Sarah Poustie and Sierra Grieves. (AFL)

Western Jets duo Sierra Grieves and Lou-Lou Field have been named in the Vic Metro squad for the girls under-18 national championships.

Both Vic Metro and County squads were announced on Wednesday ahead on the championships which kicked off on Saturday.

Grieves was recently named best on ground for the AFL National Academy girls side from its match against the national all stars side.

She had 24 disposals and seven tackles in slippery conditions.

Grieves has been part of the academy this year, which features the country’s most promising footballers.

Field played for the all-star team which was selected after feedback from AFLW clubs.

Both Grieves and Field play their local football with Yarraville Seddon-Eagles.

Victoria Metro’s squad features players from the six Coates Talent League metropolitan programs, the Calder Cannons, Eastern Ranges, Northern Knights, Oakleigh Chargers, Sandringham Dragons and Jets.

Calder Cannons trio Chloe Baker-West, Kyla Forbes and Jade McLay are also in the team.

Oakleigh Chargers girls coach Ty Vickery has been appointed coach of Victoria Metro.

Victoria Metro featured in the opening match of the championships against the Allies on Saturday, after deadline.

The two Victorian sides go head-to-head at IKON Park on Sunday, July 14 ahead of a double-header at RSEA Park on Sunday, August 11 where metro will host South Australia ahead of country taking on Western Australia.