2024 AFLW Season Preview: Brisbane
LAST season could not have gone much better for Brisbane. After the heartache of 2022, everything came together and they emerged from the 2023 season with yet another premiership. But, can they back it up and go all the way again in 2024? TEAM LIST #1 Eleanor Hartill #2 Tahlia Hickie #3 Breanna Koenen #5 […]
Reigning premier Bull Sharks storm into prelim
REIGNING premiers Bond University put Coorparoo to the sword at different stages during their elimination final clash, first during the second term, and then again in the last on the Bull Sharks’ way to a comfortable 53-point win. The Bull Sharks kept their premiership defence alive for another week and eliminated the Kings in the […]
Sharks swarm to book spot in QAFLW decider
SOUTHPORT has secured its place in the 2024 QAFL Women’s Grand Final for the second time in three years after running out 22-point victors over Aspley in the qualifying final ove the weekend. The Sharks made the big dance back in their inaugural 2022 season, but fell to University of Queensland after extra time, so […]
Transatlantic Cup Player Focus: Amanda Brosnan (Ireland)
LAST weekend saw the 2024 Transatlantic Cup decided, with Ireland emerging victorious after an enthralling win over the United States. A huge part in the success of the Banshees in that match in particular was their captain Amanda Brosnan. The Kerry native, who plays her Aussie Rules domestically with the Cork Vikings, may not have […]
Students keep slim finals hopes alive
SYDNEY University came away with the vital four points against Pennant Hills to keep the Students’ hopes of finals this year alive. The Student had a tough fight on their hands in the first half, but kicked away with seven unanswered goals in the second half to win, 10.8 (68) to 2.3 (15). After the […]
2024 AFLW Season Preview: Adelaide Crows
The Adelaide Crows finished as minor premiers at the conclusion of the regular AFLW season, however this did not result in their fourth flag as expected. Adelaide will look to continue its rich AFLW form after retaining its strong playing core for the 2024 season. TEAM LIST #1 Caitlin Gould #2 Eloise Jones #3 Brooke […]
Scouting notes: 2024 AFLW U18s – Vic Metro vs. South Australia
VIC Metro walked away with the bragging rights and 2024 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships title yesterday, having overcome powerhouse state South Australia. The Croweaters had won the past two trophies, but suffered their first loss since 2019, when Vic Metro go up by 21 points. In a highly-entertaining contest, both sides had some eye-catching […]
Lampard’s legacy long lasting in red and blue
THE Melbourne Football Club of season one of the AFL Women’s is a very different outfit than the season nine iteration of the side, but one of the staples of the side has been defender turned winger Sarah Lampard. The 27 year old is one of only four members of the current list – alongside […]
WAFL Colts MOTR: Round 19 – Claremont vs. West Perth
WEST Perth has kept the WAFL Colts minor premiership race alive after knocking off long-standing frontrunner Claremont by 29 points on Saturday. The Falcons led at every break and despite having less of the ball, made better use of it with 41-25 inside 50s in the 12.12 (84) to 8.7 (55) victory. With two home-and-away […]
Scouting Notes: 2024 AFL U17s – Vic Country vs. NSW/ACT
A FIVE-GOAL burst during the third term has seen NSW/ACT defeat Vic Country in their Under 17 Futures clash on Saturday. The Rams saluted by 23 points at Avalon Airport Oval, spearheaded by Liam Hetherton who bagged five goals overall and three consecutively in the premiership quarter. Things weren’t always in the visitors’ favour though, […]
