Lampard’s legacy long lasting in red and blue
THE Melbourne Football Club of season one of the AFL Women’s is a very different outfit than the season nine iteration of the side, but one of the staples of the side has been defender turned winger Sarah Lampard. The 27 year old is one of only four members of the current list – alongside […]
Smith’s switch gives career reinvigoration
KATHERINE Smith‘s AFLW career has taken turns that even the experienced Giants defender did not expect. After initially being drafted by Melbourne in the 2016 draft, an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury saw her reflecting and ultimately making the big move up to the Giants. She initially did the ACL “first session back post Christmas” […]
Janelle jumps into historic role
JANELLE Cuthbertson’s path to become the second AFLW captain of Port Adelaide is certainly a unique one. From a background in high level tennis, which saw her reach just outside the top 100 in juniors and venture into the USA college pathway, Cuthbertson thrives in situations outside of her comfort zone. Australian football was exactly […]
Mikayla’s mission motors on in new colours
LIKE many young AFLW stars it is a big time for Mikayla Williamson, currently embarking on her first season as an elite footballer. Drafted by Hawthorn with pick 17 in last year’s AFL Women’s draft, she that it was “so surreal” to hear her name called out on draft night. “I just got around my […]
AFLW Pies, Blues provide second chances
COLLINGWOOD and Carlton have handed a couple of state league young guns with second chances at AFL Women’s level when they announced injury replacement players today. The Magpies picked up ex-Cat Carly Remmos who has spent the season with their VFL Women’s program, while the Blues scooped up ex-Power utility Jade Halfpenny after a strong […]
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 […]
2024 AFLW Practice Match schedule revealed
THE AFL has just announced the practise match and match simulation schedules for the 2024 AFL Women’s season. Practise matches will run on the weekend of August 16 to 18, and will be free to attend for all fans. If fans cannot get to the games, they will also be live streamed via the clubs’ […]
2024 AFLW Fixture revealed
IT is a big day in the world of AFLW, with the 2024 AFLW fixture being revealed. As previously announced, there will be 11 matches for every team to play across a 10 week period, with all teams copping a mid week. Week one is set to kick off on Friday August 30 with two […]
Carlton a “second home” for McKay
A BLUEBAGGER at heart, it should come as no surprise that Sophie McKay is looking forward to what the future holds as she eyes off following her sister Abbie to the Blues this year under the father-daughter rule. The talented Sandringham Dragons midfielder/forward is eligible to don the Navy Blue in the same way as […]
2024 AFLW Coaching puzzle now complete
LATE last week the Western Bulldogs confirmed their AFLW coach for 2024, bringing together the full coaching picture for the 2024 AFLW season. In case you missed it, here is a quick catch up on the new head coach appointments for 2024. Western Bulldogs The Western Bulldogs announced that Tamara Hyett will be their new […]
