2022 AFLW debut season focus: Round 5
TEAM selection is getting tight, but another couple of debutants were rolled out across Round 5 of the 2022 AFL Women’s season. We take a look at how those in their debut campaigns performed this past weekend – either first-year players, or those who were yet to make their AFL Women’s debut despite being on […]
AFLW Round 5 – Sunday Talking Points
ROUND 5 of the 2022 AFL Women’s season came and went over the weekend, seen out by a trio of fixtures on Sunday. The Western Bulldogs, Adelaide and North Melbourne were the victors in a trio of clashes played across Melbourne, and we take a look at the key talking points to come out of […]
AFLW Saturday Talking Points: Lions and Dees fly high
IN a big day of AFL Women’s Brisbane and Melbourne stood tall against Collingwood and Gold Coast respectively in the two AFL Women’s games that took place yesterday. Here are the talking points from the match. By: Elly Kirlis In tough, windy conditions in Maroochydore, after a tough start to their premiership title defence, the […]
From SANFLW To AFLW, Allen continues to shine on the field
GROWING up to play for Eastlake in Canberra, winning premierships and making the most of her opportunities, Najwa Allen is hoping to continue to help the Adelaide make the finals once again in 2022 and be a key player in the side. Allen opened up firstly on what got her into playing football, reflecting on […]
Sydney announces inaugural AFLW coach
YESTERDAY it was announced that former North Melbourne AFLW coach and Collingwood AFLW assistant coach Scott Gowans would be the inaugural coach of the Sydney Swans when they enter the AFLW in the 2023 season. Gowans told the Sydney Swans website that he was excited at the opportunity. “It’s a great opportunity to be a […]
AFLW Friday Talking Points: Cats break drought
DOWN at the Cattery, it was Geelong who finally broke through for their first win of 2022, defeating West Coast by a mere three points. The Cats survived a late surge from the Eagles to take the chocolates and keep the visitors winless so far in 2022. TALKING POINTS Cats finally get reward for effort […]
Eagles to do the double amidst more AFLW changes
ANOTHER weekend, another round of Covid induced chaos in the AFLWomen’s. The GWS vs St Kilda match that was originally scheduled for this round has been postponed, with St Kilda having to wait until Tuesday for its first match in roughly two weeks. Geelong vs West CoastGMHBA StadiumTonight at 7:10pm AEDT This clash will see […]
Suns’ confidence shining bright in 2022
AFTER a winless 2021 AFL Women’s campaign, the Gold Coast Suns are on the rise in 2022. Having won two of their three games – both coming back from last quarter deficits – the south Queensland side is building something special. Coach Cameron Joyce said the playing group had certainly benefited from its fighting victories […]
PODCAST | Game Sense – Episode 7
EPISODE seven of GAME SENSE is out now. The latest Australian rules football podcast sees host and Rookie Me Central AFL/W Draft Editor Michael Alvaro, join Chief Editor Peter Williams and women’s football analyst Alyce Collett on Game Sense. Episode seven features interviews from a couple of Sandringham Dragons and a West Adelaide talent, as […]
Stat Leaders: 2022 AFL Women’s – Round 4
NORTH Melbourne midfielder Ash Riddell continued her scintillating start to season 2022, dominating the stats sheet as her side shot into the top four on Sunday afternoon. Plenty more players produced big numbers in Round 4 of the AFL Women’s season, find out who as we take a look at this week’s stat leaders. >> […]
