2023 AFLW Over-age Draft: Top-agers to watch
FOLLOWING news of an Over-Age Draft in 2023, Rookie Me Central has compiled some of the names to keep in mind for said intake, set to take place in February or March. In this article, we take a look at the top-agers available (those born in 2004), and will have a second article to look […]
Preview | AFLW Round 9: Penultimate round takes place
THERE are plenty of massive matches in Round 9 of the AFL Women’s as the penultimate round takes place. With teams fighting for both top four and top eight spots, there is much on the line across the majority of the nine matches.
FAQ | The 2023 Over-age Draft
OVER-AGE talent across the nation could be in-line to achieve their AFL Women’s dream following an announcement by the AFL yesterday. Early next year, another AFL Women’s Draft will be held, but prior to the junior and state league seasons, and will only contain those eligible for a previous draft. That means that those players […]
Eagles youth “on the right path” – Prior
DESPITE battling through another tough season, West Coast coach Michael Prior felt his team was “on the right path” and that the Eagles form would “turn” at some stage. It comes off the back of a gallant, yet unrewarded effort against finals-bound Geelong at Ikon Park, going down 4.10 (34) to 4.1 (25). Though the […]
Magpies and Crocs remain undefeated in NTFL
PALMERSTON Magpies and Southern Districts remain the only undefeated sides in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Premier Men’s competition after three rounds of action. The Magpies won a thriller against Nightcliff, Southern Districts was too good for Waratah, while Darwin Buffaloes and PINT got the chocolates against Tiwi Bombers and St Mary’s respectively as […]
2022/23 NTFLW R3 Father-Daughter Focus: Maria Rioli (Tiwi Bombers)
RICHMOND father-daughter selection Maria Rioli is one of a few exciting club-aligned players heading into 2023, the 2005-born midfielder running around for Tiwi Bombers in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL). The former St Mary’s player burst onto the scene as a 15-year-old a few years back playing in the All-Stars game, and while she […]
Pies drain Docker scoring, set up final fortnight
COLLINGWOOD is storming towards a double chance in the AFL Women’s season after knocking off Fremantle in a superb effort over in the west. The Magpies sit third on the Season 7 ladder after the win over Fremantle, four points and percentage of team’s fourth until sixth. However a tough fortnight awaits them with North […]
Dogs “break down the wall” to sink Saints
WESTERN Bulldogs coach Nathan Burke said it was a tough day out, but his side was able to grind its way past the Saints in a Pride Round battle, coming out on top, 4.11 (35) to 3.2 (20) at Mars Stadium on Sunday. After trailing by a point at half-time – having booted 1.7 to […]
Team spirit driving Demons: Stinear
TEAM spirit is the catalyst for a Melbourne Demons flag in Season 7 of the AFL Women’s, with coach Mick Stinear moving away from focusing on “perfect football” but rather consistency within one another. The Dees mentor made the comments on the back of yet another victory – their seventh in eight games – embarrassing […]
Tale of two halves for Crocker’s Roos
NORTH Melbourne was able to fight off an early challenge from expansion side Port Adelaide to come away with a “really good” Round 8 AFL Women’s win in a “hostile environment”. Coach Darren Crocker said he was pleased his side was able to regroup after half-time – having trailed by five points at quarter time […]
Tigers claw back to win in “mature performance”
RICHMOND coach Ryan Ferguson has praised his side for another “mature performance” after getting “jumped” in the opening quarter against Carlton before coming back to win, 6.8 (44) to 5.4 (34) at Ikon Park on Friday night. In another strong AFL Women’s clash, the Tigers found themselves down by 19 points at the first break, […]
Brisbane’s belief boost from Crows cull
BRISBANE Lions AFL Women’s coach Craig Starcevich has his team humming at the right time of the year, moving to a 7-1 record in Season 7 following a 22-point win over reigning premiers Adelaide. The Crows lead by three points at quarter time, but the Lions dominated the second term to boot 4.1 without conceding […]
