AFLW 2023 Round 10 Preview: Friday
TONIGHT is the beginning of the end of the Home and Away portion of AFLW for 2023, and sees a clash that could have huge bearings on how the Top 8 looks come the end of the weekend. 7:45pmGreat Barrier Reef Arena Recent Form Tonight sees sixth host fifth in a real do or die […]
Pride Round proves a power for AFLW’s most important stakeholder
PRIDE Round returns to the AFL Women’s for the final weekend of Season 8. The annual fixture has become an important one for players, clubs and fans alike. While Round 10 has plenty of ladder implications, for a couple of finals-bound players, it meant far more. For Crow Jess Waterhouse, it is a round to […]
Bubbly Birthday girl Surman beaming after win
NORMALLY a very chirpy individual anyway, Geelong star Kate Surman was particularly so after earning a win for her beloved Cats on Saturday night, on her birthday. “It’s my birthday today so I’m pretty stoked,” Surman said when asked about how she was feeling. “It was a nice little present. No but honestly the girls […]
Crow comeback decides epic Kangaroo clash
TOP four manoeuvres with just a couple of games remaining generally provide plenty of intrigue alone, but comments on North Melbourne’s reputation as ‘flat track bullies’ added extra spice to a clash with Adelaide in what could be considered a dress rehearsal for the 2023 AFLW Finals. In pleasant springtime conditions in front of 3,632 […]
Beaming Bec praises Hawks hatchlings in penultimate outing
IT was hard to wipe the grin off Hawthorn coach Bec Goddard’s face after her side’s win over Port Adelaide on the weekend. Asked how she was feeling post match, she said she was “bloody stoked.” “There was a bit of a breeze with the wind and we had it in the last quarter so […]
Sydney’s season no Swansong just yet
SYDNEY remains alive in the hunt for a finals spot after defeating Collingwood in a huge win at home in blustery conditions. The Swans held firm with the breeze in the last quarter kicking the final three goals of the game to secure a 19-point win, 9.4 (58) to 5.9 (39). Basking in the glory […]
Electric Emonson helps Cats end Tigers’ season
GEELONG kept its finals chances very much alive on Saturday night after an impressive win over Richmond. Although unsurprisingly many of their usual suspects, one player who was particularly impressive that perhaps may have flown under the radar for some was defender Chantel Emonson. Not the biggest name in either height or reputation, Emonson more […]
Blackburn lifts Dogs to breakthrough win
IT has been a long time coming for Western Bulldogs fans, but the red, white and blue finally heard the club song post-game on the weekend, defeating West Coast to enjoy a much-needed victory. After going 0-8 to start the season in a year that has involved a horror run of injuries, the Bulldogs returned […]
Bombers bounce back after backwards step
ESPECIALLY after how last week’s match went for her Bombers’ side, there was a big smile on Essendon coach Nat Wood’s face after her side’s win over Carlton on Saturday. “I was really happy with the way we started the game,” Wood said. “Obviously we spoke about being off our best last week, and I […]
Saints salute in Moorabbin fortress
HOME is where the heart is, and for St Kilda, it is also where the four points come from each week, with St Kilda continuing its home dominance with a massive upset win over premiership contenders, Brisbane Lions at RSEA Park. The Saint held sway throughout the match and went head-to-head in a thrilling final […]
