PREVIEW | AFLW 2024: Semi-Final 1
THE TRULY cutthroat part of AFL Women’s finals gets underway today, with a semi-final between two stalwarts of the competition that have both seen their share of finals in their time.
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 […]
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.
Walyalup waltzes to home final
WALYALUP finished off its 2024 AFL Women’s season with a win, downing the Western Bulldogs in the final match of Week 10. Speaking after the match had wrapped up, Dockers’ coach Lisa Webb agreed that getting the win was important to keep momentum heading into finals. “They were impressive today. The Bulldogs, they’ve got a […]
Lions tune up for finals with a big win
BRISBANE has capped off the home and away portion of its 2024 AFLW season with a big win over Euro-Yroke down in Melbourne. Despite the win, Brisbane will be on the road for week one of finals but Lions coach Craig Starcevich is not worried about that at all. “No, our team actually prefer that, […]
