2024 AFLW Season Preview: Brisbane
LAST season could not have gone much better for Brisbane. After the heartache of 2022, everything came together and they emerged from the 2023 season with yet another premiership. But, can they back it up and go all the way again in 2024? TEAM LIST #1 Eleanor Hartill #2 Tahlia Hickie #3 Breanna Koenen #5 […]
Transatlantic Cup Player Focus: Amanda Brosnan (Ireland)
LAST weekend saw the 2024 Transatlantic Cup decided, with Ireland emerging victorious after an enthralling win over the United States. A huge part in the success of the Banshees in that match in particular was their captain Amanda Brosnan. The Kerry native, who plays her Aussie Rules domestically with the Cork Vikings, may not have […]
Lampard’s legacy long lasting in red and blue
THE Melbourne Football Club of season one of the AFL Women’s is a very different outfit than the season nine iteration of the side, but one of the staples of the side has been defender turned winger Sarah Lampard. The 27 year old is one of only four members of the current list – alongside […]
Banshees break American hearts to win epic Cup decider
IRELAND has once again shown why it has been so dominant at international Aussie Rules, this time defeating the United States to win the 2024 AFL Transatlantic Cup. In an epic Grand Final, it went to over time but ultimately the Irish prevailed 7.6.42 to 4.6.30. The action was free flowing early, with the ball […]
Freedom and Banshees win big, set up epic decider
OVERNIGHT it was semi final day at the Transatlantic Cup, which saw two very different results in the two semi finals. Colombia pick up consolation win In the fifth versus sixth consolation match, Colombia picked up its second win over France this tournament, this time beating the French by 10 points. France did kick its […]
Favourites show class, semis set in stone
ROUND 3 of the Transatlantic Cup women’s competition saw few surprises in terms of the results, but sets up an intriguing semi final stage. Canada neutralises France Canada has finished off its pool stage with a comfortable 57-point win over France. Keeping France scoreless all game, Canada got off to a quick start, which helped […]
Smith’s switch gives career reinvigoration
KATHERINE Smith‘s AFLW career has taken turns that even the experienced Giants defender did not expect. After initially being drafted by Melbourne in the 2016 draft, an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury saw her reflecting and ultimately making the big move up to the Giants. She initially did the ACL “first session back post Christmas” […]
Swans stay undefeated as Canada upset and USA win big
DAY two of the women’s competition at the 2024 AFL Transatlantic Cup continued to provide the surprises. Swans stay undefeated The Great Britain Swans have made it two wins from as many matches after defeating Colombia by 55 points in the opening game of yesterday’s action. Colombia’s defence was particularly impressive, particularly restricting the Swans’ […]
Banshees cast warning spell as Jaguares and Swans strike wins
THE 2024 Transatlantic Cup got underway overnight, with a mixed bag of results for the tournament heavyweights. Banshees cast spell over USA In the opening game of the day, Ireland sent a message to the rest of the competition, defeating the USA by four goals. Despite some inaccuracy from the Irish, the Banshees put together […]
PREVIEW | AFL Transatlantic Cup 2024
TONIGHT (Australian time), international tournament Aussie Rules ramps up with the inaugural Transatlantic Cup getting underway. Men’s and women’s teams from six countries – Canada, Colombia, France, Great Britain, Ireland and the USA – have gathered in Toronto, Canada for this 10 day tournament. From the women’s side of the draw, it is hard to […]
Janelle jumps into historic role
JANELLE Cuthbertson’s path to become the second AFLW captain of Port Adelaide is certainly a unique one. From a background in high level tennis, which saw her reach just outside the top 100 in juniors and venture into the USA college pathway, Cuthbertson thrives in situations outside of her comfort zone. Australian football was exactly […]
Mikayla’s mission motors on in new colours
LIKE many young AFLW stars it is a big time for Mikayla Williamson, currently embarking on her first season as an elite footballer. Drafted by Hawthorn with pick 17 in last year’s AFL Women’s draft, she that it was “so surreal” to hear her name called out on draft night. “I just got around my […]
