SANFL Women’s Semi-Finals wrap: Bays book Grand Final spot as West win another South thriller
GLENELG has booked its spot in the 2021 South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s Grand Final after knocking off minor premiers Norwood by 23 points, forcing the Redlegs to cash in their second chance to face a West Adelaide side that fought off South Adelaide by less than a kick for the second consecutive […]
2021 VFLW Round 12 preview: Finals on the line for several sides
THREE rounds remain and some results could ultimately determine finals spots, with last chances in play for a couple of teams, and a top against bottom clash featuring this weekend in the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s competition. ESSENDON vs. NORTH MELBOURNE Saturday, May 22 @ 10:00am Windy Hill Potential top pick Georgie Prespakis has […]
Exciting Eleven: North Melbourne’s VFLW Tasmanian connection strong
WHEN North Melbourne’s Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s side runs out against Essendon tomorrow at Windy Hill, there will be plenty on the line in terms of finals calculations for the blue and white stripes. However beyond the fact the Kangaroos must win in order to remain a chance to play in the post-season series, […]
2021 SANFL Women’s Semi-Finals preview: Redlegs and Bays fight for GF spot, while no turning back for Panthers and Westies
FOUR teams are out and just four remain in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s competition this weekend, with the finals kicking off. In two blockbuster semi-finals, Norwood will take on Glenelg for a spot in the 2021 SANFL Women’s Grand Final, whilst for the loser, they will activate a second chance. That […]
Huynh steps up at State to continue chasing AFLW dream
UNLIKE many of her teammates at the 2021 AFL Women’s Under 19 Championships, Laitiah Huynh is no stranger to playing on the national stage at the oldest junior age group. The Central District product ran out for the Central Allies back in 2019 when she was a bottom-ager, and now as an over-ager – in […]
2021 Draft Central SANFL Women’s Team of the Year squad
NORWOOD’S sensational South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s season has resulted in the Redlegs recording the most nominations in the 2021 Draft Central SANFL Women’s Team of the Year. The 44-player squad features at least five players from each side in an even spread across the league, with Norwood (seven), and Central District and […]
Leader Britton aims to maximise potential
NOT everyone has the honour of representing their state at an AFL Women’s Under 19 Championships carnival, let alone be named as a captain. For Peel Thunder’s Jaide Britton, that honour was bestowed upon her, sharing the role with Swan Districts’ Brianna Hyde. Unfortunately for Hyde, injury ruled her out of the 2021 championships, which […]
2021 NAB League Girls team review: Bendigo Pioneers
NEXT up in our NAB League Girls team review series, the Bendigo Pioneers had an opening round win before going down in seven straight losses, though not without plenty of competitive efforts. Wins: 1 Losses: 7 Position: 12th SEASON SUMMARY: Bendigo Pioneers started the season with a bang, defeating Murray Bushrangers to open their 2021 […]
2021 SANFLW Team of the Week: Round 11
IN the final week of the season, the competition for spots in the Draft Central South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s Team of the Week is as high as it has ever been. A shortlist of more than 30 players had to be whittled down to 24, as West Adelaide and Glenelg both finished […]
2021 NAB League Girls team review: Gippsland Power
IN the first of our NAB League Girls review series, we take a look at the Gippsland Power, who finished the 2021 season by grabbing a victory in the penultimate round after a tough start to the season. Wins: 1 Losses: 7 Position: 13th Best & Fairest: Matilda Van Berkel SEASON SUMMARY: Gippsland Power were […]
Ling praises team effort in best on ground performance
BEST on Ground Medallist in the NAB League Girls Grand Final, Oakleigh Chargers’ Amanda Ling has praised her teammates for enabling her to perform the way she did in the Chargers’ 2021 premiership victory over Geelong Falcons. The Chargers booted seven goals to two in the first half as the midfield took control and then […]
Bond credits “focused” team in NAB League Girls Grand Final win
OAKLEIGH Chargers region talent operations lead Jy Bond has praised his team for its focused and measured approach in the lead-up to, and during the 2021 NAB League Girls Grand Final. The Chargers toppled the Geelong Falcons 11.5 (71) to 5.4 (34) at Avalon Airport Oval yesterday afternoon, booting seven goals to two in the […]
