RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 1
IN A NEW weekly addition we hear from each of the 18 coaches in the AFL Women’s and take a snippet of what they took from their respective matches.
Hawks win defence, midfield battles over Lions
HAWTHORN officially announced itself as an AFLW premiership contender with Hawks coach Daniel Webster declaring his side could “beat anyone” on its day following the four-point “confidence booster” win over Brisbane yesterday. Travelling up to Brighton Homes Arena, the Hawks were in control during the middle two quarters, and then starved off a late Lions […]
GWS coach laments “poor” performance
A FRUSTRATED Cam Bernasconi conceded his side’s “poor” decision making and fundamental errors proved costly in the GWS Giants’ heavy defeat at the hands of Essendon. While the Bombers were brilliant and piled on a women’s club history high score of 85, the Giants were beaten around the contest and then turned the ball over […]
Premiership quarter the difference in Swans’ win
A FOUR goals to one third quarter was ultimately the difference between Sydney and Richmond in the opening round clash of the AFL Women’s on Friday night. After a tough “armwrestle” for the first half where the Swans lead by just nine points, Sydney punished some mistakes from the Richmond attack, resulting in either behinds […]
Roberts’ night out draws praise from both coaches
WEST Coast young gun Ella Roberts produced a best on ground performance in her side’s win over Gold Coast on Thursday night, with two first quarter goals and among 24 touches, eight marks and four tackles. The talented West Australian tore the game apart early, then was able to play a key role in setting […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW: Round 1
AFTER a couple of big wins on Thursday night, the remaining AFL Women’s first round takes place starting tonight in Sydney. We focus on the massive contest between Geelong and North Melbourne tomorrow, with both sides boasting stacked midfields. AROUND THE GROUNDS Friday night football kicks off at North Sydney Oval from 6:15pm, with the […]
Wright urges for more consistency from “patchy” Pies
COLLINGWOOD coach Sam Wright was frustrated in the wake of a four-goal opening night loss to Carlton after what had been a promising preseason from last year’s wooden spooners. Though an impressive win over Port Adelaide a fortnight ago gave the Pies belief, aside from a “strong start”, Collingwood was beaten both inside the contest […]
Buck praises “mature” Blues
CARLTON has kick-started its AFL Women’s season with a win over arch-rival Collingwood at Ikon Park with coach Matthew Buck declaring it a “really mature performance”. In front of an energetic crowd of more than 8000 people, the Blues conceded the first two goals of the match before slamming home six of the last seven […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW: Round 1 – Thursday
TRADITIONAL rivals – at least in the men’s game – Carlton and Collingwood go head-to-head to open season 10 in the AFL Women’s, just as they did on the inaugural night way back in 2017. The Blues and Pies will be hungry to get their seasons off on the right note after less-than-ideal 2024 campaigns, […]
2025 AFLW Season Preview
TOMORROW night marks the return of the 2025 AFL Women’s competition with Carlton and Collingwood kicking off proceedings at Ikon Park just as they did in Season 1. Now entering the 10th year of the competition, there are 18 clubs all vying for the flag and we preview what could be to come. NEED TO […]
