The 18-year-old has enjoyed a consistent season at City but has taken her game to a new level of late, thanks to head coach Michael Matricciani entrusting her with greater responsibility in the team's attacking phases.
Mariners captain Taren King says the club's critics have been a source of motivation for her side's charge to the Ninja A-League Semi-Finals, as they look to upset the Premiers Melbourne City en route to the title decider.
Melbourne Victory are on the cusp of the Ninja A-League Grand Final thanks to a club-record unbeaten run - but can they hold their nerve against an Adelaide outfit chasing the biggest win in their history?
The Melbourne City boss was asked about two keys players following Saturday's Ninja A-League Semi-Final, while he provided an update on an injured star.
It is all to play for the second leg of the Ninja A-League Semi-Finals after Saturday's thrilling showdown between Central Coast Mariners and Melbourne City.