Melanie Duncan

Towering over the midfield, this immovable Kiwi uses her immense strength and perfectly timed slides to barricade the defense, though her mid-air timing can occasionally leave her vulnerable to lofted crosses. She insists on balancing a single unpeeled banana on her forehead for five minutes before every kickoff, a bizarre ritual that leaves her bemused teammates stifling giggles in the tunnel. Despite the spectacle, her chillingly calm dominance remains the heartbeat of the squad.