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.
Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Round 18
THE PENULTIMATE home-and-away round of the Coates Talent League season was completed over the weekend, with Gippsland Power and Eastern Ranges locking in their status as the top Country and Metro seeds respectively. Catch up on all the Round 18 action in a snapshot.
Grand final-bound Pies surge past Hawks
COLLINGWOOD is through to the 2025 VFL Women’s Grand Final after defeating Box Hill Hawks by 25 points at ETU Stadium on the weekend. In the major semi-final, the Magpies backed up their qualifying final win over North Melbourne with a comprehensive defensive performance against Box Hill to salute, 6.5 (41) to 2.4 (16). The […]
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 […]
PREVIEW | 2025 WAFLW – Preliminary Final
AFTER two nail-biting one-point results in the semi-finals, the WAFL Women’s Preliminary Final lineup could very well have been the other two finalists. Instead, a Subiaco defeat to Claremont meant the Lions have to go the long way to the decider, while for Swan Districts, they survived against East Fremantle to live another day.
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 […]
SANFL reveals 2025 U17 Futures squad
THE SANFL has released a 55-player squad to take part in its Futures program, starting in September. Selected prospects will undergo a three-week training camp once their club campaigns are completed, hoping to earn selection in the state’s Under 17 showcase game on SANFL League Grand Final day. >> SCROLL to see the full squad […]
PREVIEW | Stacked Chargers welcome Tassie to town
THE PENULTIMATE home-and-away round of the Coates Talent League season gets underway on Saturday when the Oakleigh Chargers host Tasmania Devils at Warrawee Park. The Chargers could move to an even ledger, while the Devils will hope to turn around a string of close losses.
