2022 AFLW Draft set for June 29
AFTER an agonising wait for many AFL Women’s hopefuls, the 2022 AFL Women’s Draft date has been set – June 29. In a landmark announcement by the AFL today, the worst kept secret – of an August starting date – was revealed, with the full season calendars announced. Season 7 of the AFL Women’s will […]
Antonio’s success from multiple codes inspiring others
IT has been a journey like no other for Ebony Antonio. She has been through the basketball ranks, where she had a remarkable junior and senior journey, before coming home to Perth where she has enjoyed more success through the WAFL competition, now playing with the Fremantle Dockers in the AFLW. Growing up in Burracoppin, […]
Newton’s laws of footy – Star Bulldog takes coaching reigns
“I’ve said it to him at every training, I’ve been saying ‘Burkey, watch out mate. I’m coming for your role, give me 10 years'”. She may joke about a takeover, but Western Bulldogs AFLW star Gabby Newton is making her way up the footballing ladder. Having undergone a dual shoulder reconstruction in late-2021, the 20-year-old […]
PODCAST | Game Sense – Episode 15
EPISODE 15 of GAME SENSE is out now, with this week’s edition covering all things senior women’s football. The latest Australian rules football podcast sees Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, take over the host’s chair, joined by Women’s Football Analyst Alyce Collett to discuss all the latest talking points from around the country. With the AFL Women’s […]
AFLW Talking Points – 2022 Grand Final: Adelaide Crows to solidify dynasty
ADELAIDE has won its third AFL Women’s flag in six seasons, defeating Melbourne by 13 points at Adelaide Oval today. Star midfielder Anne Hatchard capped off a superb season with a best on ground performance in the 4.5 (29) to 2.4 (16) win. Hatchard picked up 26 disposals, nine marks, six tackles and five clearances […]
2022 AFLW Grand Final preview: Adelaide vs. Melbourne
AFTER another huge season of AFLW, just two teams remain in the elite women’s Australian football rules competition, with two-time premiers Adelaide hosting first-time grand finalist Melbourne in the 2022 decider. Both sides had a near-perfect record this season, winning nine out of their 10 regular season matches, with the Crows finishing on top with […]
AFLW GF underrated stars: Rajcic and Colvin
SATURDAY’S AFLW Grand Final will see Adelaide up against Melbourne. Two sides full of well known stars – Ebony Marinoff, Anne Hatchard and Erin Phillips up against Lauren Pearce, Daisy Pearce and Tayla Harris. Everyone talks about the well known stars that will be crucial to deciding who wins on Saturday, but there are still […]
Locke it in, Sophie is going places
AFTER missing out on an AFL Women’s opportunity for a number of years now, rising Port Melbourne star forward Sophie Locke has now finally got her chance, after becoming Hawthorn’s third AFLW signing, which was announced late last week. She has been delighting crowds for the Borough for a few years now, but will be […]
Antonio teaching and taking in lessons
IT has been quite a decorated journey for Kara Antonio. She represented Melbourne in the historic AFL Women’s exhibition matches, worked for the club, represented Victoria and Western Australia, before being drafted as a marquee player for the Fremantle Dockers. She hopes there are many more career landmarks to come. Antonio is the eldest of […]
Bates Queen of the AFLW Jungle in 2022
EMILY Bates is the toast of the AFLW, after being crowned the League Best and Fairest at Tuesday night’s W Awards ceremony in Melbourne. She won the award ahead of Anne Hatchard by one vote. Bates is the first Lion to win the coveted medal, and consistently polled throughout the 2022 season. She typically flies […]
WAFLW Round 14 preview: Thunder load up for crunch match with Swans
PEEL Thunder has loaded up for its massive finals-defining clash with Swan Districts, as last years grand finalists do battle for the second time this season in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s Round 14. Along with some massive inclusions for Peel Thunder, Swan Districts has lost its captain, in a game that could […]
Battle of the Sharks headlines QAFLW action
WHILE other women’s state league seasons may be finishing up around the nation, the QAFLW still has a long way to go and a lot of exciting potential eventualities. The game of the round this week is between two of the top teams of the competitions. One has had a few stumbles recently, but will […]
Much of the VFLW story left to be written in final fortnight
THERE is only a fortnight to go in this year’s VFL Women’s season, but that does not mean the fun and excitement is anywhere close to ending. We preview each game across the latest round of action, which sees plenty of finals implications thrown up. Southern Saints vs EssendonSaturday at 10:15amTrevor Barker Beach Oval This […]
2022 AFLW Draft set for June 29
AFTER an agonising wait for many AFL Women’s hopefuls, the 2022 AFL Women’s Draft date has been set – June 29. In a landmark announcement by the AFL today, the worst kept secret – of an August starting date – was revealed, with the full season calendars announced. Season 7 of the AFL Women’s will […]
VFLW Player Focus: Sam Johnson (Casey)
CASEY Demons captain Samantha Johnson is the pivotal part of a side that is charging towards another finals berth in the VFL Women’s. She had another great game on the weekend, as her side comprehensively beat Port Melbourne by 56 points. Her efforts in that match are our Player Focus for the round. Final stats […]
WAFLW Draft Combine invitee notes: Round 14
NOW the AFLW Draft Combine invitees have been named, the focus of the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s Academy notes piece will look to those draft-eligible players and how they perform each week. These notes will be separate to the game-by-game notes, which will now focus on bottom-age talents and others who catch the […]
SANFLW Academy notes: Semi-Finals
JUST four teams remained in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s as the 2022 semi-finals got underway. We took a look at those State Academy members from the finalists and noted down how they performed. All notes are the opinion of the individual author.
2022 AFLW Draft set for June 29
AFTER an agonising wait for many AFL Women’s hopefuls, the 2022 AFL Women’s Draft date has been set – June 29. In a landmark announcement by the AFL today, the worst kept secret – of an August starting date – was revealed, with the full season calendars announced. Season 7 of the AFL Women’s will […]
Antonio’s success from multiple codes inspiring others
IT has been a journey like no other for Ebony Antonio. She has been through the basketball ranks, where she had a remarkable junior and senior journey, before coming home to Perth where she has enjoyed more success through the WAFL competition, now playing with the Fremantle Dockers in the AFLW. Growing up in Burracoppin, […]
Newton’s laws of footy – Star Bulldog takes coaching reigns
“I’ve said it to him at every training, I’ve been saying ‘Burkey, watch out mate. I’m coming for your role, give me 10 years'”. She may joke about a takeover, but Western Bulldogs AFLW star Gabby Newton is making her way up the footballing ladder. Having undergone a dual shoulder reconstruction in late-2021, the 20-year-old […]
PODCAST | Game Sense – Episode 15
EPISODE 15 of GAME SENSE is out now, with this week’s edition covering all things senior women’s football. The latest Australian rules football podcast sees Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, take over the host’s chair, joined by Women’s Football Analyst Alyce Collett to discuss all the latest talking points from around the country. With the AFL Women’s […]
AFLW Talking Points – 2022 Grand Final: Adelaide Crows to solidify dynasty
ADELAIDE has won its third AFL Women’s flag in six seasons, defeating Melbourne by 13 points at Adelaide Oval today. Star midfielder Anne Hatchard capped off a superb season with a best on ground performance in the 4.5 (29) to 2.4 (16) win. Hatchard picked up 26 disposals, nine marks, six tackles and five clearances […]
2022 AFLW Grand Final preview: Adelaide vs. Melbourne
AFTER another huge season of AFLW, just two teams remain in the elite women’s Australian football rules competition, with two-time premiers Adelaide hosting first-time grand finalist Melbourne in the 2022 decider. Both sides had a near-perfect record this season, winning nine out of their 10 regular season matches, with the Crows finishing on top with […]
AFLW GF underrated stars: Rajcic and Colvin
SATURDAY’S AFLW Grand Final will see Adelaide up against Melbourne. Two sides full of well known stars – Ebony Marinoff, Anne Hatchard and Erin Phillips up against Lauren Pearce, Daisy Pearce and Tayla Harris. Everyone talks about the well known stars that will be crucial to deciding who wins on Saturday, but there are still […]
Locke it in, Sophie is going places
AFTER missing out on an AFL Women’s opportunity for a number of years now, rising Port Melbourne star forward Sophie Locke has now finally got her chance, after becoming Hawthorn’s third AFLW signing, which was announced late last week. She has been delighting crowds for the Borough for a few years now, but will be […]
Antonio teaching and taking in lessons
IT has been quite a decorated journey for Kara Antonio. She represented Melbourne in the historic AFL Women’s exhibition matches, worked for the club, represented Victoria and Western Australia, before being drafted as a marquee player for the Fremantle Dockers. She hopes there are many more career landmarks to come. Antonio is the eldest of […]
