AFLW Rising Star Player Focus: Cynthia Hamilton (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 Cynthia Hamilton, who starred despite her team’s tough day at the office in Geelong. AFLW Season 7: Round 9 – Geelong […]
Cat boss happy but not distracted
AFTER his side recorded a big win over Sydney on Saturday, Geelong coach Dan Lowther spoke of how delighted he was with how his team went about the game. “Really happy with the way they played, like we’ve been trying to get to that level all season really. It’s going to take time with a […]
Cat has quite the shift but grateful all the way
GEELONG defender Chantel Emonson has had quite the shift in her career in recent seasons, moving from Melbourne down the highway to Geelong, which saw her go from one of the least experienced at the Dees to one of the most experienced at the Cats. “I guess it was a huge change” she said. “Coming […]
Starcevich praises troops, but still finds room for improvement
REFLECTING on the season at large after his side’s win against Collingwood, Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich was happy with where his team is at, but is still on the hunt for ways for the all-conquering Lions can improve. “It’s the first time we’ve won nine games in a home and away season, so that’s a […]
Coach Burke proud of his “versatile group”
AS he spoke after his side’s win over Carlton last night, you could see the emotion of the last few moments of the game all over coach Nathan Burke’s face. His side had just booked its first finals berth since 2018. “I can’t feel the heart to be totally honest,” he said with a laugh. […]
It’s the Final(s) Calculator! AFLW Season 7 Edition
THERE is one round left in Season 7 of AFLW, and like any good season, there are so many different scenarios that could play out on this final weekend. Let us take a look at the teams still in contention for finals, how high they might finish this season and how week one of finals […]
Preview | AFLW Round 10: Final round, final chances for finals
THE FINAL home-and-away round of the seventh AFL Women’s season kicks off on Friday night, with a double-header leading into a weekend which will determine the shape of the top eight. We run through the key points for all nine games in our Round 10 preview.
AFLW Season 7: Big Week For – Round 10
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. Jess Duffin […]
Coaches’ Corner: Round 9 Season 7 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. In this week’s edition we are heading to the northern Victorian town of Mildura to hear from Richmond coach […]
Melbourne boss happy but not distracted by outside chatter
THERE were no prizes for guessing how Melbourne coach Mick Stinear was feeling after his side’s win against Essendon last weekend. He was very happy with how his team had performed, particularly considering the conditions. “It was good,” Stinear said. Before the game just with the conditions, it’s tough to score here at times, but […]
AFLW Rising Star Player Focus: Tahlia Gillard (Melbourne)
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 Tahlia Gillard, who finally earned herself a Rising Star nomination after a breakthrough season where she has taken the opportunity with both hands […]
Proud Saints coach a happy man after win
IT was a nerve wracking finish to his side’s clash with Port on the weekend for St Kilda for Saints coach Nick Dal Santo. When asked how he was in the dying stages of the match, he said with a laugh “I wasn’t great”. Upon further reflection on the game, Dal Santo said it was […]
