Ballarat export Kyra Cooney-Cross has capped a stellar season by taking out the W-League Young Player of the Year Award.
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The 19-year-old, who honed her trade with the Ballarat Red Devils before joining the elite pathway, had a remarkable year with the Melbourne Victory.
The forward created a competition-high 41 chances, nine more than any other player.
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Cooney-Cross also finished equal fifth for goals with six and equal fourth for assists with four.
The domestic season ended with Cooney-Cross scoring directly from a corner in the final minute of extra time to secure a 1-0 win in the W-League grand final.
The former Ballarat High School student's feats saw her make her international debut earlier this month.
The Matildas are currently in a "transition camp", with the Olympics squad due to be named soon.
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