Nanscawen grateful for the past, but looking forward to the future
ESSENDON’S Georgia Nanscawen created history on Tuesday night, winning her second Lambert-Pearce Medal in a row as the best player in the VFLW competition. But according to Nanscawen herself, it came as a bit of a surprise. “I certainly wasn’t expecting to poll so well,” she said. “I knew that I had a consistent season […]
AFLW Season 7: Big Week For – Round 4
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. Melbourne and […]
Coaches Corner: Season 7, Round 3
IN a weekly series at Rookie Me Central, we cast our eyes and ears around the league to gather thoughts from AFL Women’s coaches, and see what they had to say post their respective matches on the weekend. This week it’s over to Sydney for the local derby, as we hear from Sydney coach Scott […]
“Disastrous” second quarter “coughed up” two points: Harford
A DISASTROUS second quarter that allowed Port Adelaide to kick four goals to nil effectively “coughed up” two points during Carlton’s 4.3 (27)-all draw with the Power on Sunday. Coming off a nail-bitting one-point win against a fast-finishing Essendon, the Blues looked in control early with the first two goals of the game before the […]
Arnell sees “growth and improvement” despite “frustrating” result
THOUGH expansion side Port Adelaide could not come away with the four points on the weekend, AFLW coach Lauren Arnell was proud of the way the Power have improved over the course of the first three rounds. In sharing the points with inaugural side Carlton in a thriller at Ikon Park, Arnell said her team […]
AFLW Season 7 Player Focus: Jesse Wardlaw (Brisbane)
LAST weekend saw Brisbane absolutely dismantle Gold Coast in the annual QClash, and one starring part of that Brisbane side was Jesse Wardlaw. She may not have racked up the disposals, but she really made an impact when she did touch the ball. This player focus takes a specific look at her performance. Jesse Wardlaw […]
AFLW Debut season watch: Round 3 Season 7
THE AFLW Debut season focus is back for season 7, where we take a look at some of the better player performances from those who make their debut in this year. At Ikon Park on Friday night the Bulldogs overcame the Dockers, and young star Rylie Wilcox played a major role. In a Rising star […]
Wood “rapt” with Bombers’ strong start
AFTER playing catch-up across the opening two weeks and finishing strong, Essendon coach Natalie Wood put an emphasis on her Essendon side starting strongly against the Eagles. As the Bombers trudged back into the rooms at half-time having slammed home nine consecutive goals to open the match, it was fair to say the trip west […]
Tigers focus on the “small things” in win
A REFOCUS on the “small things” helped Richmond pick up its first win of the AFL Women’s season according to coach Ryan Ferguson. After leading in both their matches in the opening fortnight, the Tigers were overrun by opponents Geelong and Adelaide, but were able to post a comfortable 35-point win over newcomers Hawthorn. “We’ve […]
Dee-structive start helps Naarm remain undefeated
SIX unanswered first quarter goals set up a 26-point win for Naarm (Melbourne) over St Kilda in Round 3 of the AFL Women’s yesterday. In a strange twist, the Saints booted a goal in each of the final three quarters, while keeping the potent Demons goalless en route to a 6.10 (46) to 3.2 (20) […]
