EPISODE 20 of Game Sense has dropped, with the team reconvening to break down all the action from Round 3 of the SANFL Women’s season.
Host Michael Alvaro and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams run through all the results, before breaking down how the teams are situated after three rounds. They also take a look at Round 1 of the WAFL Women’s season which kicks off on the weekend.
Also on the show, we analyse the latest performance of Glenelg midfielder Piper Window, before rolling a couple of snippets of Michael’s chats with Bendigo Pioneers bottom-ager Lou Painter and Geelong Falcons coach Mel Hickey.
EPISODE 20 TIMESTAMPS
>> Listen to the full episode here
0:52-3:45 SANFL Women’s Round 3 recap
3:50-7:06: SANFLW season analysis
7:07-8:43: Piper Window Player Focus
8:45-10:49: Lou Painter interview & discussion
10:50-11:47: Interview with Geelong Falcons coach Mel Hickey
11:48-23:00: WAFLW Round 1 preview
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