The stats that made the difference – Carlton vs Gold Coast
CARLTON got their new era under coach Mathew Buck off to the perfect start yesterday, surviving a final quarter Gold Coast fightback to win by two points. The final margin in ways told the story of the match, but there were some stat areas that really told the story and showed where the game was […]
Heath helps Dees destroy Pies in second half
MELBOURNE opened its AFLW Premiership defence with what turned out to be a comfortable 42-point win over Collingwood in the opening match of the 2023 AFLW premiership season. It was not looking that way the whole night though, as Collingwood really came to play in the first half and found themselves eight points up at […]
“Humbled” Swans captain happy with huge move
NEW Swans’ captain Chloe Molloy was certainly one of the biggest movers of the offseason, moving from Collingwood up to Sydney ahead of the upcoming AFLW season. It was a big and surprising move to some, with Molloy well known for her lifelong love of the black and white. But the star herself could not […]
RMC Team Predictions – AFLW 2023
AS the AFL Women’s communities gears up for the start of the new AFLW season tonight, the Rookie Me Central team delved into its crystal ball to predict just how it may pan out. From premiers, to the top eight and individual awards, we put our knowledge to the test ahead of the 2023 season. […]
Healthier Giants looking for more consistent season
ONE thing that was not the friend of the GWS Giants last year was injuries, with many key stars missing large chunks of Season 7. But thankfully for GWS fans, Giants’ assistant coach Lloyd Perris confirmed that the likes of Rebecca Beeson, Pepa Randall, Chloe Dalton and Fleur Davies are all ready to go for […]
“Ambitious” Tigers skipper thinking big for 2023
AHEAD of a new AFL Women’s season, Richmond’s captain Katie Brennan is talking up how ambitious she and her teammates are to build on their Season 7 achievements. The Tigers made finals for the first time in Season 7, but Brennan said that the aim is to go even further. “It was a really great […]
Season 8 AFLW preview: Western Bulldogs
THE Western Bulldogs broke through a barrier last season, returning to the finals for the first time since winning their Season 2 flag. However, their finals return was short lived as they went down in heartbreaking fashion to Collingwood. But with a strong list retention and another preseason under the belt of those on the […]
Growth the goal for baby Hawks says skipper
AS captain of a fledgling side on the newer end of the AFL Women’s scale, Hawthorn’s captain Tilly Lucas-Rodd has growth on their mind ahead of 2023. After an up and down debut season in the competition, Lucas-Rodd said that Hawthorn’s ultimate goal is to continue to build on what the Hawks achieved in Season […]
Season 8 AFLW preview: West Coast
SEASON & certainly had its promising moments for West Coast, but ultimately did not have much to show for it at season’s end. However with a decrease in list turnover and the introduction of some extra young talent, can West Coast finally push up the ladder in 2023? TEAM LIST #1 Lauren Wakfer#2 Kellie Gibson#3 […]
Development the key for buoyant Blues boss
FROM a whirlwind start in the job to the eve of his first season as an AFLW coach, new Carlton coach Mathew Buck has dealt with a lot in his first few months of the job. There was very little time between Buck’s appointment at the Blues earlier this year and this year’s draft (as […]
Rested Roo keen to leave 2022 frustrations behind
NORTH Melbourne skipper Emma Kearney comes into her eighth AFLW season off a very different offseason, but is still excited as ever to go again in 2023. Kearney certainly enjoyed having no footy over summer for the first time since 2016. “It’s always good having a summer off” Kearney said. “It was actually for the […]
Season 8 AFLW preview: Sydney
SEASON 7 was certainly a tough one for the Sydney Swans. It was their inaugural season in the competition, and despite showing some glimpses ultimately came away winless from their debut campaign. However the Swans have picked up some big names in the offseason, so will they help the young Bloods create history in 2023? […]
