Crocker praises teams’ defensive pressure
NORTH Melbourne AFLW Coach Darren Crocker knew the importance of his side’s victory against the Sydney Swans with four rounds left in the regular season, noting his side’s defensive pressure was key to getting the win. “It was an important game for us,” Crocker said. “Sydney are obviously at a different stage of their development […]
Clarke satisfied with “strong performance masterclass”
ADELAIDE Crows AFLW Coach Matthew Clarke was satisfied with his side’s 96-point win over GWS and the consistency his team showed for four quarters. “That was strong. Our contest numbers were off the chart, and we were efficient too,” Clarke said post-match. After a tough start to the season and not playing the style the […]
Antonio’s success from multiple codes inspiring others
IT has been a journey like no other for Ebony Antonio. She has been through the basketball ranks, where she had a remarkable junior and senior journey, before coming home to Perth where she has enjoyed more success through the WAFL competition, now playing with the Fremantle Dockers in the AFLW. Growing up in Burracoppin, […]
Antonio teaching and taking in lessons
IT has been quite a decorated journey for Kara Antonio. She represented Melbourne in the historic AFL Women’s exhibition matches, worked for the club, represented Victoria and Western Australia, before being drafted as a marquee player for the Fremantle Dockers. She hopes there are many more career landmarks to come. Antonio is the eldest of […]
Charlton putting her name on the big stage
IT has been quite the journey for Teah Charlton, from shining in the SANFLW competition for South Adelaide as a junior, to cracking Adelaide’s formidable AFLW side and running out alongside some of the competitions most storied champions. Charlton has risen through the footy pathway herself, having initially watched her brother play footy at the […]
Georgostathis shining with opportunities
AFTER what has been a challenging AFLW season like no other, Rookie Me Central took the opportunity to get to know the up and coming future star in the making that is Elisabeth Georgostathis. Georgostathis has risen through the footy pathway, firstly doing little athletics on a Saturday morning, playing netball, before East Keilor Football […]
Poppy stands tall to make most of her chances
FROM showing her wares in the NAB League with the Geelong Falcons, to missing out on the draft, only to then get the call up to play with the Carlton Football Club, Poppy Schaap has made the most of her opportunities. The most exciting part? She is adamant there’s more to come. Schaap firstly shares […]
AFLW Sunday Talking Points: Round 7
IN a game that had important implications shaping the top six on the ladder, North Melbourne continued to show why it may be a dark horse, getting the chocolates over Collingwood at North Hobart Oval by 23 points, 6.2 (38) to 2.3 (15). With teams such as the Gold Coast Suns and Western Bulldogs wanting […]
Davies ready to learn from Suns’ best
DESPITE representing Queensland at the AFLW Under 19 Championships, being a Southport Sharks junior, playing for Bond University in the QAFLW grand final and being a part of the SUNS Academy program, Giselle Davies believes she has plenty more development to come throughout her football journey. Davies opened up firstly what got her into playing […]
Single ready to continue making waves for the Suns
COMING from a background in rugby sevens and beach sprinting, to making an impression in the Gold Coast Suns Academy, winning team time trials and making it onto the Suns’ AFLW list, Lucy Single believes there is more to come throughout her football journey. Single opened up firstly what got her into playing football, reflecting […]
Giants respond to trample inaccurate Bulldogs
FOR both the Western Bulldogs and Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants, who have been hit heavily with COVID, their clash on Friday served as a chance to respond and get their seasons back on track. After missing a fortnight of action, the Bulldogs were looking to find some momentum, whilst for the Giants, they looking […]
AFLW Thursday Talking Points: Dockers flex muscles over Magpies
IN a blockbuster top four match, both Collingwood and Fremantle came into the match undefeated. On the night, the Dockers showed their authority, and why they are a genuine premiership contender, winning by 31 points, 5.8 (38) to 1.1 (7) at Victoria Park. The Dockers also held Collingwood to the Magpies’ lowest ever AFLW score […]
