2025 AFLW Fixture released
THE LONG-awaited release of the 2025 AFL Women’s season fixture ended today with the extended 12-round season confirmed for eager fans. After it was announced the opening match of the season would be Carlton against Collingwood at Ikon Park on August 14, the remainder of the season was confirmed earlier today. >> SCROLL FOR ROUND […]
A trailblazer’s journey from AFLW stardom to life beyond football
THE 10th AFL Women’s season is set to play out in 2025, and the competition has come a long way since its first round of matches about eight years ago to the date. As a way to celebrate the milestone, Rookie Me Central will be catching up with some of the pioneers of the early […]
AFLW Draft Q&A: Meg Lappin
POTENTIALLY looming as the second father-daughter selection tied to an interstate club, Geelong Falcons’ Meg Lappin has been one of the big improvers the last 12 months. A raw tall who really found her feet as a bottom-ager, the daughter of Brisbane triple premiership player and 279-gamer Nigel enters her top-age year as one to […]
Travelling teacher becomes coach for the future
THE 10th AFL Women’s season is set to play out in 2025, and the competition has come a long way since its first round of matches about eight years ago to the date. As a way to celebrate the milestone, Rookie Me Central will be catching up with some of the pioneers of the early […]
Zielke the leader, on and off the field
The 10th AFL Women’s season is set to play out in 2025, and the competition has come a long way since its first round of matches about eight years ago to the date. As a way to celebrate the milestone, Rookie Me Central will be catching up with some of the pioneers of the early […]
Kaslar a trail blazer wherever she goes
The 10th AFL Women’s season is set to play out in 2025, and the competition has come a long way since that first round of matches about eight years ago to the date. As a way to celebrate the milestone, Rookie Me Central will be catching up with some of the pioneers of the early […]
Georgie’s going west after realising dream
EASTERN Ranges star Georgie Brisbane has got a big few months ahead of her, with a move to the other side of the country on the cards after being drafted by Fremantle in last week’s AFL Women’s Draft. But, despite how huge the move is for anyone of any age let alone an 18-year-old, Brisbane […]
Birds of a feather bring quartet to Adelaide
IT IS no secret that Adelaide has been looking to regenerate their list after a preliminary final appearance ended in heartbreak for the third consecutive year. With exceptional stars at the helm and young talent finding its feet, the Crows will look to go again in 2025. The club has regenerated its list through a […]
Paterson excited for new challenges at Port Adelaide
WEST AUSTRALIAN midfielder Lily Paterson will move across the country to join Port Adelaide after being taken with their first pick of the 2024 AFLW Draft. The 18-year-old joins a number of Port Adelaide players who originated in Western Australia, such as Gemma Houghton, Abbey Dowrick and Jasmin Stewart. With players on the list having […]
Effects of the nationalisation of the AFLW Draft: a case study ft. GWS
THE 2024 AFL Women’s Draft was a historic one for the competition, with the first truly national draft taking place. With the way that the draft has been run in the past and the varying strengths of the various state competitions across the country, this change to a truly national draft has obviously some clubs […]
Davies dobs match-winner in epic AFLW U18s finish
A MATCH-WINNER with the last kick of the day came off the boot of Georja Davies which helped seal Queensland’s incredible come-from-behind victory over Western Australia on the opening day of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships. Behind the entire match, it took until quite literally the last second for the Maroons to edge in […]
PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Round 12: Sunday
A CLASH between the two eastern sides from Fremantle and Perth closes out Round 12 of the WAFL Women’s competition with the Sharks hosting the Royals in a must-win match for the home side.
PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW U18s – Vic Metro vs. South Australia
A REMATCH of last year’s effective decider takes place in the opening round with reigning champions Vic Metro playing host to the previous back-to-back title-winners South Australia. We preview the match between the two sides that again will be among the top states in this year’s carnival NEED TO KNOW Date: Sunday, June 22Venue: RSEA […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW U18s – Western Australia vs. Queensland
TWO TITLE-contending heavyweights do battle in the second game of the Super Sunday triple-header for the opening AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships matchday. We preview the massive clash between Western Australia and Queensland. NEED TO KNOW Date: Sunday, June 22Venue: RSEA ParkTime: 11:50amLive stream: AFL.com.au or the AFL app PREDICTED LINEUPS: Western Australia: B: Marie […]
2025 SANFLW Round 12 preview: Sunday
A RETIRING SANFLW legend plays her last home game, while two finals hopefuls take to the field to try and get the upper hand in the chase for fourth spot at seasons’s end. We preview the Glenelg and Sturt, and Norwood and South Adelaide clashes.
PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW U18s – Vic Country vs. Allies
THE LONG awaited return of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships kicks off tomorrow with a special triple-header of action. As part of our preview for each and every game, we begin with Vic Country hosting the Allies at Trevor Barker Beach Oval. NEED TO KNOW Date: Sunday, June 22Venue: Trevor Barker Beach OvalTime: 9:30amLive […]
2025 SANFLW Round 12 preview: Saturday
A COUPLE of key matches between top three sides and finals hopefuls open the return of SANFL Women’s with Round 12 kicking off tomorrow. We preview both clashes with sides missing a number of youngsters due to the national championships.
2025 AFLW Under 18 Championships | Ultimate Guide
SIX SIDES will battle it out for representative glory in the 2025 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships which kicks off this Sunday in Victoria. As part of a triple-header across two grounds in Melbourne’s south east suburbs, AFLW clubs and fans will get the opportunity to see the talent from around the country. We give […]
PROFILED | Allies AFLW Under 18s
AFTER breaking through for a sensational win over Queensland last year, the Allies will look to use the growing strength of the Giants and Swans Academy to cause a few more upsets in the upcoming AFLW Under 18 Championships which kick off on Sunday. We profile each of the Allies’ top-age or over-age players. >> […]
PROFILED | Vic Metro AFLW Under 18s
VIC METRO boasts five AFLW National Academy members, and while one is unavailable for the upcoming national championships, it paves the way for Metro’s depth to be on display. We profile each of the top-age prospects who are in line to don the ‘Big V’. >> FULL SQUAD: Victorian squads announced for 2025 U18 National […]
2025 AFLW Fixture released
THE LONG-awaited release of the 2025 AFL Women’s season fixture ended today with the extended 12-round season confirmed for eager fans. After it was announced the opening match of the season would be Carlton against Collingwood at Ikon Park on August 14, the remainder of the season was confirmed earlier today. >> SCROLL FOR ROUND […]
A trailblazer’s journey from AFLW stardom to life beyond football
THE 10th AFL Women’s season is set to play out in 2025, and the competition has come a long way since its first round of matches about eight years ago to the date. As a way to celebrate the milestone, Rookie Me Central will be catching up with some of the pioneers of the early […]
AFLW Draft Q&A: Meg Lappin
POTENTIALLY looming as the second father-daughter selection tied to an interstate club, Geelong Falcons’ Meg Lappin has been one of the big improvers the last 12 months. A raw tall who really found her feet as a bottom-ager, the daughter of Brisbane triple premiership player and 279-gamer Nigel enters her top-age year as one to […]
Travelling teacher becomes coach for the future
THE 10th AFL Women’s season is set to play out in 2025, and the competition has come a long way since its first round of matches about eight years ago to the date. As a way to celebrate the milestone, Rookie Me Central will be catching up with some of the pioneers of the early […]
Zielke the leader, on and off the field
The 10th AFL Women’s season is set to play out in 2025, and the competition has come a long way since its first round of matches about eight years ago to the date. As a way to celebrate the milestone, Rookie Me Central will be catching up with some of the pioneers of the early […]
Kaslar a trail blazer wherever she goes
The 10th AFL Women’s season is set to play out in 2025, and the competition has come a long way since that first round of matches about eight years ago to the date. As a way to celebrate the milestone, Rookie Me Central will be catching up with some of the pioneers of the early […]
Georgie’s going west after realising dream
EASTERN Ranges star Georgie Brisbane has got a big few months ahead of her, with a move to the other side of the country on the cards after being drafted by Fremantle in last week’s AFL Women’s Draft. But, despite how huge the move is for anyone of any age let alone an 18-year-old, Brisbane […]
Birds of a feather bring quartet to Adelaide
IT IS no secret that Adelaide has been looking to regenerate their list after a preliminary final appearance ended in heartbreak for the third consecutive year. With exceptional stars at the helm and young talent finding its feet, the Crows will look to go again in 2025. The club has regenerated its list through a […]
Paterson excited for new challenges at Port Adelaide
WEST AUSTRALIAN midfielder Lily Paterson will move across the country to join Port Adelaide after being taken with their first pick of the 2024 AFLW Draft. The 18-year-old joins a number of Port Adelaide players who originated in Western Australia, such as Gemma Houghton, Abbey Dowrick and Jasmin Stewart. With players on the list having […]
