Q&A: Emma McDonald (Oakleigh Chargers)
BOASTING a team-first attitude and a desire to improve, Oakleigh Chargers key forward Emma McDonald does the little things right. A basketball convert who is only into her third year of football and second at an elite junior program, the Vic Metro forward is among the top talents in this year’s AFL Women’s Draft. McDonald […]
PREVIEW | 2024 AFLW U18s: South Australia vs. Allies
REIGNING back-to-back champions South Australia enter the 2024 AFLW Under 18 Championships tomorrow up against an Allies side coming off its inspirational win over Queensland. The Croweaters have not lost in a few years and will be looking to continue that winning streak come 11am local time.
Scouting notes: 2024 AFLW U18s – Vic Metro vs. Vic Country
VICTORIA’S top AFLW Draft prospects ran around on Marvel Stadium over the weekend, as Vic Metro came away with the comfortable win over Vic Country. In what was a tight contest for over half the game, Metro kicked away with seven of the next eight goals after Country drew within a point midway through the […]
2024 AFLW U18s team analysis: South Australia
REIGNING back-to-back titleholders South Australia begins its national carnival tomorrow, with the Croweaters now able to control their own destinies. While going undefeated might have meant battling Queensland for percentage, now the Maroons have lost, it means South Australia will have threats in Vic Metro and Western Australia, both of whom it plays this year. […]
Q&A: Madison Ibrahim (Murray Bushrangers)
MAKING her Vic Country Under 18s debut against Vic Metro over the weekend following a return from injury, Murray Bushrangers defender Madison Ibrahim is a name to remember. She has been a shining light in Murray’s team this season, and though she has not played since Round 8, had a breakthrough game. On that day, […]
Yellow and black for the new Brown
RICHMOND has made a signing 45 days out from its AFL Women’s season opener, naming Sydney Swans Academy over-ager Imogen Brown as the club’s newest recruit. Brown will add some serious speed to the Tigers’ lineup, replacing the injured Katelyn Cox who went down with a season-ending knee injury. A revelation for the red and […]
Scouting notes: 2024 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Allies
AFTER having opposite results from their respective first matches, the Allies bounced back from a 94-point defeat to roll Queensland who had defeated Vic Country at the same Brighton Homes Arena a week earlier. The Allies secured the 15-point win, with players from both sides impressing. We took note of some of the players who […]
Q&A: Kyla Forbes (Calder Cannons)
FEW players are as versatile as Calder Cannons’ Kyla Forbes who has played just about every possible position over the last few seasons. Starting as a pure forward, Forbes worked her way up to being a predominant forward and pinch-hitting in the midfield last season, to now primarily being a midfielder with forward minutes. However […]
Bombers clip Eagles wings in huge upset
NORTH Shore Bombers came from behind to deliver the upset of the 2024 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division season, defeating East Coast Eagles a goal on Saturday. In a bid to keep in touch with the top sides, the Bombers handed the reigning premiers just their second loss of the season, coming away 6.5 (41) […]
State of Play: AFLW U18s after Round 2
FOUR teams are already two games into the 2024 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, while South Australia and Western Australia prepare to kick off their campaigns over the next few weeks. The Croweaters start theirs on Thursday while their opponents the Allies close the curtain on their national carnival, while the Sandgropers will host Queensland […]
PREVIEW | 2024 AFLW U18s: Vic Metro vs. Vic Country
AN ALL-Victorian clash awaits today at Marvel Stadium, with the Under 18 Vic Metro girls taking on Vic Country in a huge day for the national carnival. Both sides are coming off different results in Round 1, though after the Allies’ defeated Queensland yesterday, it shows anything can happen on any given day.
Allies surge to stunning upset over Queensland
A HARD-RUNNING and fierce Allies outfit has shaken the 2024 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships up with a 15-point win over Queensland at Brighton Homes Arena today. The Allies led at every break, and even when challenged regained momentum to salute, 8.3 (51) to 5.6 (36) in ideal conditions. Coming off a 94-point loss to […]
