AFLW Academy Rays eye off role changes
DANDENONG Stingrays duo Mikayla Williamson and Bianca Lyne have played very different roles in years gone by, but both could cross paths at the stoppages this season. The AFL Women’s Academy members mostly played wing and ruck respectively, but after chatting to the duo at the Coates Talent League Preseason Testing Day, the pair highlighted […]
PINT survive thriller; book NTFLW Grand Final spot
PINT has backed up its minor premiership with an incredible preliminary final win to ensure it can have a crack at the NTFL Women’s Premier League title. The Queen Ants had an extended break leading up to their first final with a bye in the last round, then the first week of finals off, and […]
WAFLW R1 wrap: Tigers claw home as Sharks squander shots
INACCURACY in front of goal – particularly in the opening quarter – proved costly for East Fremantle as the Sharks went down to reigning premiers Claremont by six points at Pentanet Stadium yesterday. East Fremantle dominated the opening term with five scoring shots to nil, holding the Tigers scoreless. But failing to take full advantage […]
Rays’ Ramsdale ready to lead in 2023
LEARNING off the recently drafted Mackenzie Eardley, Dandenong Stingrays defender Jemma Ramsdale will now take Eardley’s reins of both the backline, and Rays’ captaincy. The rebounding tall said while she wished she was the same height as the 181cm Eardley, Ramsdale was still able to adapt plenty into her game. “It’s (last season) set me […]
Gaylor hopes to emulate Blackburn after big preseason
CALDER Cannons midfielder Amy Gaylor is a fan of the red, white and blue, and therefore it should be no surprise the tenacious midfielder emulates her game around Western Bulldogs skipper, Ellie Blackburn. The AFLW Academy member is a hard, but clean in-and-under player and is hoping to develop the outside hurt factor that separates […]
Preview | WAFLW R1b: Sides set for Grand Final rematch
A GRAND Final rematch is in store for the second day of the 2023 WAFL Women’s season with reigning premiers Claremont taking on East Fremantle in the first of two Sunday clashes. The other match sees Subiaco pitted against South Fremantle as both sides hope to start their seasons off on the right note after […]
Preview | WAFLW R1a: History set to be made
FOR the first time in WAFL Women’s history, a Perth side will earn premiership points over the weekend when Round 1 of the 2023 season kicks off. Reigning wooden spooners West Perth went winless in its debut season last year, but face newcomers East Perth tomorrow, meaning at least one side will walk away with […]
Clark counts on “incredible” experiences to learn
TASMANIAN Georgia Clark is one of the more impressive key forward talents in the 2023 AFLW Draft pool and is primed for a big year as she hopes to reach the elite level. In the absence of injured teammate Brooke Barwick (knee), Clark will be the Devils’ sole AFLW Academy member in the Apple Isle’s […]
“Spark has been lit” for hungry Tigers
CLAREMONT is ready and raring to defend its WAFL Women’s premiership when the 2023 season kicks off this weekend. A ground change from the club’s home deck of Revo Fitness Stadium on Saturday to Pentanet Stadium on Sunday due to ongoing renovations with lights at the Claremont venue, has not dampened the spirits of the […]
SANFL Women’s Player Focus: Jasmine Evans (Central District)
CENTRAL District bottom-ager Jasmine Evans had a Round 3 SANFL Women’s match she is unlikely to ever forget. By kicking her first League goal in her debut season, the 2006-born Evans also won her side the match against Norwood on a warm day at the Ponderosa. It was that performance – though not as high […]
Scouting notes – 2023 AFLW U18s: GIANTS Academy vs. Swans Academy
IN the first of the AFLW Under 18 clashes between representative sides, the two NSW/ACT Academies went head to head at Gunghalin. The GWS GIANTS Academy proved too good for the Swans, racing out to a big lead and eventually securing the 16-point win, 40-24. In today’s edition of Scouting notes, we took a look […]
PODCAST | Game Sense – Episode 20
EPISODE 20 of Game Sense has dropped, with the team reconvening to break down all the action from Round 3 of the SANFL Women’s season. Host Michael Alvaro and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams run through all the results, before breaking down how the teams are situated after three rounds. They also take a look […]
