Charlie crowned golden champion again
AS the AFL Women’s season starts to wind down, clubs are starting to award their club best and fairest awards, recognising the stars of the season. In this new series from Rookie Me Central, we take a look at the seasons of these club champions and what led them to have such stellar seasons. […]
2024 AFLW All-Australian Squad named
THE HIGHLY anticipated AFL Women’s All-Australian Squad has been revealed, with plenty of intriguing choices among the 42-strong squad. Included the squad are the likes of Jasmine Garner and Ebony Marinoff who are in contention for their seventh All-Australian blazer, and at the other end of the scale there are 21 players who could pick […]
Chiocci calls time, reflects on pioneering career
ANOTHER pioneer of the AFL Women’s competition has retired from the competition, with former Pies skipper turned Saint Steph Chiocci calling time on her AFLW career at the conclusion of St Kilda’s season a few weeks ago. However, although she was one of the biggest names of the competition in its infancy, the ever humble […]
Port Adelaide notch up first final win over Richmond
MAKING the most of their home elimination final, Port Adelaide were convincing winners over Richmond on Sunday afternoon. Continuing their seven-game winning streak, they won the contest by 24 points in a high-scoring affair. As a result of their 11.6 (72) score, Port Adelaide brought up their second-highest score in the competition. Port Adelaide forwards […]
Lions show experience and class to outlast Hawks
BRISBANE is through to yet another AFL Women’s Preliminary Final after downing Hawthorn by a mere goal in yesterday’s Qualifying Final. After such a close result, Lions coach Craig Starcevich admitted post match he was feeling a “bit of relief, like there is after most games.” “But credit to Hawthorn and the way Daniel’s prepared […]
PREVIEW | AFLW 2024: Elimination Final 2
TODAY’s second AFLW Finals match sees another finals debutant host a side who is returning to finals after a one season absence but is still looking to win its first ever final.
PREVIEW | AFLW 2024: Qualifying Final 2
TODAY’s double header of AFLW Finals action begins with a clash between a finals debutant having a breakout season, and a perennial contender trying to keep its premiership defence alive.
Fremantle foil Essendon to set up date in City of Churches
FREMANTLE is through to the second week of this year’s AFLW Finals series after defeating Essendon yesterday afternoon, 5.6 (36) to 4.2 (26). Reflecting post-match, Fremantle coach Lisa Webb said she felt “so proud”. “They never stop amazing me to be honest,” Webb said. “They’re an incredible bunch. “I know I say it all the […]
PREVIEW | AFLW 2024: Elimination Final 1
AFTER a big start to the 2024 AFLW Finals last night, it continues today on the other side of the country between a finals returnee and one of the newest sides returning for its second tilt at finals.
PREVIEW | AFLW 2024: Qualifying Final 1
AN EXCITING 2024 AFL Women’s finals campaign kicks off tonight with a qualifying final between two perennial contenders of the competition.
Crocs bring up double ton and devour Magpies
AN UNFORGETTABLE 171-point thrashing saw Southern Districts completely dismantle Palmerston Magpies in Round 6 of the NTFL Men’s Premier League over the weekend. The Crocs piled on 44 scoring shots to eight and brought up the first ton by half time before going on with it to win, 32.12 (204) to 5.3 (33) at Norbuilt […]
WA names 2024/25 Summer squads
WESTERN Australia’s brightest footballing prospects over the next couple of years will be put through their paces in the coming months after the state named both its male and female Under 18s Summer squads. The squads, comprised of 84 athletes will take part in a three-month program that runs from the end of November – […]
Tiwi keeps in touch with top NTFLW sides
A FAST start against Darwin Buffettes ensured Tiwi Bombers remained within striking distance of the top NTFL Women’s Premier League sides after four rounds. The Bombers booted four goals to one in the opening term and held Darwin at arms-length after that to record a 30-point victory at TIO Stadium on Saturday. The Bombers boast […]
Cox’s near-perfect score lights up Combine
AN INCREDIBLE athletic performance from Bendigo Pioneers’ Lavinia Cox saw her record a near-perfect Physical Performance Rating (PPR) across the four National and State Draft Combines that took place earlier this month. Following in the footsteps of now-Swan Holly Cooper who won with a score of 95 last year, Cox dazzled her way to a […]
Ross goes back to look towards future
QUEENSLAND defender Siobhan Ross switched ends to become more of a permanent back in 2024, with the Southport top-ager making the change in order to add a point of difference behind the ball. The predominantly tall forward was one of a number of impressive players up that end of the ground for the Maroons, so […]
Stevenson proves point with strong top-age year
ATHLETIC top-ager Stasia Stevenson had a point to prove in 2024. The Eastern Ranges AFLW draft prospect was overlooked for Vic Metro in her bottom-age season and for the Summer hub. However after a promising start to the Coates Talent League Girls season, Stevenson quickly started turning heads. “I remember last year I didn’t make […]
PINT survives Saints NTFLW thriller
REIGNING NTFL Women’s Premier League champions PINT survived an almighty scare from St Mary’s in the grand final rematch over the weekend, securing a narrow three-point victory over the Saints. In what was the Queen Ants’ second narrow win from three games, PINT remained undefeated from the opening three rounds, kicking straighter than its opposition […]
A tale of two halves as Crows storm to big win
AFTER managing to keep the Crows at bay for a half at Victoria Park, the understrength Magpies conceded 40 points after half-time to make Adelaide 43 point winners. Coming off the back of a few shaky performances against Brisbane, St. Kilda and Melbourne, the Crows have locked up a top-four spot on the ladder with […]
2024/25 NTFL/W Preview: Round 3
ANOTHER Friday night opener takes place tonight as Palmerston Magpies play host to Darwin Buffaloes in a double-header at Cazaly’s Arena, while Tiwi Bombers and Southern District face-off in the men’s competition.. The NTFL Men’s and Women’s Premier Divisions head into Round 3 with the struggling Wanderers earning a break for the weekend. We preview […]
Veerhuis “100 per cent” in for AFLW dream
FOOTBALL has always been a big part of AFLW Draft hopeful Ellie Veerhuis‘ life. The New South Wales native rose through the ranks from starting out as a youngster in Woollongong, and eventually representing the Allies at this year’s AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships. “I have two older brothers who grew up playing footy since […]