From young admirer to footballer: Patrikios lives out her dream
CALDER Cannons star, Georgia Patrikios was simply following in her brother’s footsteps as a youngster. Now, she is one of Calder’s key players, a multiple Vic Metro representative and a member of the AFL Women’s Academy. Patrikios admits she cannot believe that young admirer of football is now a player herself. “Ever since I saw […]
Brown learning off others to succeed
MURRAY Bushrangers bottom-ager, Millie Brown loves to learn. She has had the privilege in being able to learn in one of the leading TAC Cup Girls sides, alongside coach, Sam Ahmet and AFL Women’s Academy member, Rebecca Webster. Brown says people like this not only help her learn, but make the learning process an enjoyable […]
Consistent Radovanovic always looks to lead the way
IT IS commonplace that the more ever-present and reliable players of a squad are the ones to take a back seat to the superstars, but that is not the case for Stefan Radovanovic at the Western Jets. In a team that boasts the likes of draft fancies Xavier O’Halloran, Zak Butters, Buku Khamis and Daly […]
Season reviews: VFLW – NT Thunder
THE NT Thunder was one of the most dominant sides of the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s season. The Thunder suffered a shock exit in the finals but nonetheless should be proud of a remarkable debut season in the VFLW. Position: 3rd Win-loss: 11-3 Percentage: 193% Results: Round 1: Defeated Darebin by 54 points […]
Season reviews: VFLW – Melbourne University
MELBOURNE University endured a difficult Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s season, suffering both close and hefty losses. The Mugars enjoyed plenty of individual success but could only record five season wins. They will be hoping to better their win-loss tally next season. Position: 9th Win-loss: 5-9 Percentage: 78% Results: Round 1: Lost against Geelong […]
Season reviews: VFLW – Hawthorn
THE premiers of the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s competition were one of the in-form teams throughout the season. The Hawks scraped through for some close wins while also showing their dominance with some big victories. Position: 2nd (Premiers) Win-loss: 12-2 Percentage: 180% Results: Round 1: Defeated Essendon by 39 points Round 2: Defeated […]
Season reviews: VFLW – Geelong
GEELONG had one of the most consistent Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s seasons. The Cats only suffered one big loss during the season with the other two being respectable margins. They turned it on in the finals and made it all the way to the big stage from fourth place. Position: 4th (Runners-up) Win-loss: […]
Season reviews: VFLW – Essendon
ESSENDON’S first season in the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s competition is certainly not what the side would have hoped for. But some close losses and pulling through for a win late in the season has given the Bombers some positives to take out of the year. Position: 13th Win-loss: 1-13 Percentage: 40% Results: […]
Season reviews: VFLW – Darebin
THE Darebin Falcons should be pleased with the overall results of the season taking out a number of wins. But they will be left ruing their missed opportunities, losing to two teams below them on the ladder in the last few rounds of the home and away season, keeping them out of finals contention. Position: […]
Season reviews: VFLW – Collingwood
THE Magpies took the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s competition by storm, winning 13 straight excluding the draw in Round 2. Unfortunately, they fell short when it counted, which was in the finals. The Magpies would be happy with their season but so too disappointed they could not take home the silverware. Position: 1st Win-loss: […]
