“Proud” Bernasconi pleased with Giant turnaround
IT has been a tough few weeks in GWS land, but after his side defeated Carlton on the weekend Giants coach Cam Bernasconi said that he was “super proud of the girls.” “It was a challenging week” he said. “Footy’s a funny thing. It’s 100 minutes of football can really shape your week, and last […]
EJ magic helps Pies survive Saints scare
ADMITTING it was far tighter than he had hoped given the statistical dominance by his side, Collingwood coach Steve Symonds was just pleased to come away with the four points during the Magpies’ two-point win over St Kilda on Saturday. The Magpies had 16 more inside 50s (37-21), 21 more contested possessions and 14 more […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 6 Talking Points – Favourites win, but some easier than others
SUNDAY’S action in the AFLW saw largely expected results with all the favourites winning, but they did not all do it as easily as their final winning margins may suggest. Melbourne was pushed by Fremantle but still got a comfortable win, while Brisbane and North Melbourne easily took care of Essendon and Sydney respectively.
Cats clawing win “means everything”
GEELONG’S heart-stopping win against the Western Bulldogs at Mars Stadium yesterday meant more than just the four points for the Cats, who have now achieved their most successful season on record. In his second season at the helm of the blue and white hoops, Dan Lowther is pleased with what his squad has been able […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 6 Talking Points – This season just keeps on giving
THERE were some huge results across Round 6 of the AFL Women’s on Saturday, as the top eight sides gained separation on the rest, and just four points separating those teams. GWS bounced back from last week in the perfect way with a win over Carlton, while Geelong resigned the Bulldogs to their second straight […]
Moves help Hawks hunt Eagles
A SERIES of moves – by a mixture of design and coincidence – helped Hawthorn win its second straight game of the AFL Women’s season, taking out West Coast by three points in a blustery Frankston last night. Hawthorn coach Bec Goddard was the mastermind behind the moves, which included Jess Duffin going forward to […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 6 Talking Points – Hawks and Crows swoop
IT was a mostly good night for the bird sides, as Hawthorn and Adelaide both picked up very different and impressive wins to kick-off Round 6 of the AFL Women’s. The Hawks won their second consecutive game by taking care of the bigger bird, West Coast Eagles in Frankston, while Adelaide thumped its second straight […]
AFLW Head to Head: Chelsea Randall vs Erin Phillips
IN OUR new series, we take a look at a potentially exciting AFL Women’s head-to-head set to take place over the weekend, and how the match-up may transpire on game day. Note: The match-up of course subject to the selection of both players in their respective sides. This week’s match up is a pair of former […]
Preview | AFLW Round 6: Inaugural Showdown kicks off back half of season
WE are now officially in the back half of the AFLW season, with still so much left to play out this season. Among this weekend’s menu of exciting games is the first ever AFLW Showdown, as Adelaide and Port Adelaide are set to battle it out tonight at Adelaide Oval in one of two games […]
AFLW Season 7: Big Week For – Round 6
IN a weekly piece throughout the AFL Women’s season, we name the players and teams who will be looking to have a big week in the upcoming round. From underperforming sides to players looking to step up or continue their form, Big Week For highlights those who could be ones to watch over the weekend. GWS & […]
