Happy team faces finals after entertaining tune up
THERE was not much more to ask for if you were decked in brown and gold at Punt Road on Sunday afternoon, but there was something to like for supporters of all stripes too in an enjoyable clash between two AFLW finalists at a packed house. Speaking after a late game surge propelled Hawthorn to […]
From cygnets to signalling their arrival: Swans claim finals place
AN ever-threatening Swans outfit broke the shackles of the Dockers late to herald a coda for an astounding 2023 turnaround after season seven’s win-less campaign. The victory shook down a cathartic thunder and sets up a tantalising first finals berth against the Suns. To the credit of the 13th-placed purple team, despite being well shot […]
Crow comeback decides epic Kangaroo clash
TOP four manoeuvres with just a couple of games remaining generally provide plenty of intrigue alone, but comments on North Melbourne’s reputation as ‘flat track bullies’ added extra spice to a clash with Adelaide in what could be considered a dress rehearsal for the 2023 AFLW Finals. In pleasant springtime conditions in front of 3,632 […]
Suns fortify their wits as Claudia shines bright over Richmond
THERE was an assuredness and maturity that rose from the pack in Gold Coast’s Round 6 performance against Richmond. An altogether entertaining game of footy played under perfect conditions at the de facto home of the AFLW (Ikon Park) was nevertheless marked by some ‘almost’ narratives by both teams who look set to figure in […]
