Buck “proud” of Blues’ season
DESPITE bowing out in the penultimate round of the season, Carlton coach Matthew Buck said he was “really proud” of what the developing side had been able to achieve in 2025. The Blues went down to Brisbane at Brighton Homes Arena in a preliminary final defeat, with the Lions booting six third quarter goals to […]
Stinear departs after 10 memorable seasons
MELBOURNE premiership coach Mick Stinear announced he would be stepping down from the Dees after a decade in the role. One of only two foundation coaches remaining in the league – with Brisbane’s Craig Starcevich – Stinear won a premiership and guided the Dees to a top four finish in an incredible eight seasons. Stinear […]
Lions Svarc lit to reach fourth straight grand final
A PERFORMANCE that even coach Craig Starcevich conceded he never saw coming, Ruby Svarc‘s career night of four goals from 13 disposals helped Brisbane power past Carlton to reach a fourth straight AFL Women’s Grand Final. The Blues lead their preliminary final early, before Brisbane answered through the second term thank to hard work and […]
Crocker proud of Roos’ prelim “response”
NORTH Melbourne’s incredible 25-game winning streak was in grave danger at three quarter time, with the Roos on the ropes against a plucky Melbourne side, but Roos coach Darren Crocker could not have been more proud of how his side responded in the last as they came away with the 6.10 (46) to 5.6 (36) […]
2025 AFLW Finals preview: Brisbane vs. Carlton
BRISBANE is on the verge of yet another grand final appearance having featured in the past three deciders – and six of the eight in total – and standing in the Lions’ way is a plucky Carlton side that has shot into the finals series and is now just one win away from reaching the […]
2025 AFLW Finals preview: North Melbourne vs. Melbourne
ARGUABLY the game of the year takes place tomorrow afternoon at Ikon Park when North Melbourne takes on Melbourne in a first-against-second preliminary final. Though touted to meet in the grand final, a qualifying loss to the Lions meant the Dees faced the Roos a week early, and a spot in the grand final is […]
Clarke “proud” of group despite finals exit
WHILE Adelaide’s rollercoaster season ended on a dip, retiring Crows coach Matthew Clarke said he was always going to be “proud” of the playing group and the way the team went about its business on and off the field. “Immediately after a loss you’re a bit flat but ultimately its a really impressive group of […]
“Nowhere near standard” Hawks “limp to the line”
HAWTHORN coach Daniel Webster did not pull any punches when assessing his side’s second consecutive AFL Women’s straight sets finals exit. While 2024 was more of an unfortunate story of a first-time finalist, 2025 was assessed as “nowhere near standard” by the brown and gold’s senior mentor. Frustration set in after finding themselves a whopping […]
“Fun” Blues blitz Hawks with opening term demolition
IT WAS a quarter that even coach Matthew Buck could not believe, and in the blink of an eye, Carlton’s hopes to making the preliminary final skyrocketed in an unforgettable 20 minutes. The Blues piled on 4.7 (31) to 0.0 (0) against Hawthorn in a jaw-dropping opening term, the highest score the brown and gold […]
Stinear praises group contribution in semi success
WHILE the immediate focus post-game for the Dees after their 11-point semi-final win over Adelaide was on the performance of skipper Kate Hore (26 disposals, seven marks and three goals), coach Mick Stinear said it was a true team effort despite her herculean outing. “She said before the game ‘there’s no way we’re losing this’ […]
