Weekend previews: VFLW – Grand Final
THE stage is set for traditional rivals, Hawthorn and Geelong to make history in the inaugural Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s Grand Final. The Hawks and Cats have been even all season on the ladder and will get to show what they’re made of in the first game played at Marvel Stadium. HAWTHORN v. […]
Team Selection: VFLW – Grand Final
OVALS across not only Victoria, but also Australia have been graced by the presence of many Victorian Football League Women’s (VFLW) players this year. Many new faces have had their time in the spotlight and old favourites have continued to inspire. This weekend the two strongest sides, Geelong and Hawthorn will come head to head […]
Number Crunching: VFLW – Week 2 Finals
LAST week’s Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s preliminary final proved to be a shock as minor premier, Collingwood was overpowered by a fierce Geelong side. From finishing in fourth place, Geelong has climbed its way into the Grand Final with a successful series so far, beating Northern Territory (NT) in the semis and now claiming […]
Scouting notes: VFLW – Collingwood vs. Geelong
GEELONG has booked its place in the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s decider, after knocking Collingwood out in straight sets with an impressive 14-point win. We took a look at some of the top players from both sides on the day. Collingwood: #3 Nicole Hildebrand Did some nice things throughout the game, playing as the […]
Prespakis overcomes initial pressure for impressive top-age year
THERE are plenty of talented players who have followed the Youth Girls pathways, but the name Madison Prespakis is one that has been frequently mentioned within the pathways. With accolades that include TAC Cup Girls Best and Fairest, two-time Vic Metro Most Valuable Player, joint overall Most Valuable Player at the National Under 18 Championships and […]
Weekend wash-up: VFLW – Week 2 Finals
GEELONG has had a dream finals run, knocking off the formidable Northern Territory (NT) Thunder and minor premiers, Collingwood. The Pies could not combat the Cats’ ferocity at Stannards Stadium on Sunday, and ultimately fell short. Geelong now goes through to the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s Grand Final against Hawthorn on Sunday. Collingwood […]
Weekend previews: VFLW – Week 2 Finals
A do-or-die clash will take place at Stannards Stadium this weekend where one team will be hoping to secure its spot in the Grand Final. After the minor premiers stumbled against the Hawks last week, they will be keen to make amends on Sunday. But the Cats come into this clash with the confidence that […]
Team Selection: VFLW – Week 2 Finals
THIS weekend’s preliminary final will see the triumphant Geelong Cats take on the Collingwood Magpies, who will be enacting their double chance. While they might have finished on top of the ladder after the home and away season, Collingwood fell short of the Hawks last week. On the other hand, the Cats will be desperate […]
Women’s Young Guns to shine at Port Melbourne
SOME of the top AFL Women’s hopefuls will strut their stuff in a curtain raiser to the Victorian Football League (VFL) preliminary final between Casey Demons and Essendon on the weekend, in a bid to put their case forward to be drafted. Casey Demons’ Damian Keeping and Collingwood’s Chloe McMillan will coach the respective sides, […]
Number Crunching: VFLW – Week 1 Finals
WEEK one of the 2018 Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s finals series went off with a bang, with two favourites beaten in blockbuster matches. With the Hawks claiming victory over Collingwood, they advance to the Grand Final in two weeks’ time whereas the Pies have this weekend to decide their fate in the preliminary final. […]