AFLW Rising Star Player Focus: Montana Ham (Sydney)
IN our new series of Player Focuses, we are taking a specific look at one of the Rising Star nominees each week, and their nominee worthy performances. This week’s focus is on young Swan Montana Ham, who was a shining light on an otherwise tough afternoon at Alberton for her Swans side. Montana Ham stats […]
Coaches Corner: Season 7 Round 3 edition
IN a weekly series at Rookie Me Central, we cast our eyes and ears around the league to gather thoughts from AFL Women’s coaches, and see what they had to say post their respective matches on the weekend. This week it is back down to Melbourne to hear from the two coaches involved in the […]
Irish Hawk’s speedy transition to a new sport
HAWTHORN’S Aine McDonagh was one of five new Irish faces in the AFLW this season, with the Galway native making the journey out to Australia for the first time this season. McDonagh has always had an interest in coming out to Australia and to the AFLW, but it hasn’t been the right time in previous […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 4 Talking Points – North squares season ledger
NORTH Melbourne has squared their season ledger at two wins and two losses, after downing Geelong by two goals in Launceston last night to kick off Round 4 of the AFL Women’s.
AFLW Round 4 Head-to-Head: Brisbane vs Melbourne
IN OUR new series, we take a look at a potentially exciting AFL Women’s head-to-head set to take place over the weekend, and how the match-up may transpire on game day. Note: The match-up of course subject to the selection of both players in their respective sides. This week’s match up is a little different. It […]
Paxman’s perceptions of the season thus far
LAST weekend, Melbourne star Karen Paxman was in the thick of the action as Melbourne kept its undefeated run intact with a win over St Kilda. Paxman described the game as “a tough slog”, despite her side breaking out to a decisive early lead and running out 26-point victors. “We got away well in the […]
Stat Leaders: AFLW Season 7 – Round 3
ROUND 3 produced entertaining round of AFL Women’s action on the weekend, and plenty of star performances. We highlight a bunch of them with a recap of who leads the key statistical categories, already roughly a third of the way through the season. Disposals Starting out with the disposals, and many of the usual suspects […]
Nanscawen grateful for the past, but looking forward to the future
ESSENDON’S Georgia Nanscawen created history on Tuesday night, winning her second Lambert-Pearce Medal in a row as the best player in the VFLW competition. But according to Nanscawen herself, it came as a bit of a surprise. “I certainly wasn’t expecting to poll so well,” she said. “I knew that I had a consistent season […]
AFLW Season 7: Big Week For – Round 4
IN a weekly piece throughout the AFL Women’s season, we name the players and teams who will be looking to have a big week in the upcoming round. From underperforming sides to players looking to step up or continue their form, Big Week For highlights those who could be ones to watch over the weekend. Melbourne and […]
Coaches Corner: Season 7, Round 3
IN a weekly series at Rookie Me Central, we cast our eyes and ears around the league to gather thoughts from AFL Women’s coaches, and see what they had to say post their respective matches on the weekend. This week it’s over to Sydney for the local derby, as we hear from Sydney coach Scott […]
AFLW Season 7 Player Focus: Jesse Wardlaw (Brisbane)
LAST weekend saw Brisbane absolutely dismantle Gold Coast in the annual QClash, and one starring part of that Brisbane side was Jesse Wardlaw. She may not have racked up the disposals, but she really made an impact when she did touch the ball. This player focus takes a specific look at her performance. Jesse Wardlaw […]
AFLW Debut season watch: Round 3 Season 7
THE AFLW Debut season focus is back for season 7, where we take a look at some of the better player performances from those who make their debut in this year. At Ikon Park on Friday night the Bulldogs overcame the Dockers, and young star Rylie Wilcox played a major role. In a Rising star […]
