Webster pleased with Hawks’ composure
HAWTHORN had to endure a late scare, but the Hawks were able to hold on against a fast-finishing Collingwood to get back on the winner’s list in Round 6 of the AFL Women’s. The Hawks suffered their first loss of the 2025 season last week against the Crows, and looked comfortably on top of the […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 5
IT WAS the round of upsets over the weekend in the AFL Women’s as several undefeated streaks came to an end. Sydney, Melbourne and Hawthorn all suffered losses across Round 5, as the competition evened out aside from North Melbourne who went about its business blitzing Brisbane in a grand final rematch.
Pies’ execution the key to victory: Wright
COLLINGWOOD has been lauded for its pressure in the last few weeks, and after three hard-working performances against unbeaten sides, the Magpies finally got one to crack. At home in front of fans at Victoria Park, the Magpies produced an upset to down the previously unbeaten Sydney, 6.7 (43) to 2.5 (17). In what was […]
PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW: Round 5 – Saturday
COLLINGWOOD has been competitive of late, and will need to find its best again when tackling an unbeaten and impressive Sydney Swans outfit. Sydney heads into the game as strong favourites, though the Pies have hardly rolled over in season 2025, so will make life a little challenging for the red and white. AROUND THE […]
Pies able to “compete” but not challenge “unbeatable” Roos
“AT THE moment they’re unbeatable,” were the words uttered by Collingwood coach Sam Wright in reference to the red-hot ladder-leading North Melbourne who disposed of his young side by 45 points on the weekend. The Roos have won the last 16 matches, with their most recent defeat coming in the 2023 AFLW Grand Final. Only […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 4
ROUND 4 of the AFL Women’s competition saw Gold Coast and Geelong grab their first victories of 2025, while Essendon suffered its first defeat, and the Lions pipped the Crows yet again. Here’s what all 18 coaches had to say about their respective matches.
PREVIEW | 2025 AFLW: Round 4 – Sunday
COLLINGWOOD faces the ultimate AFL Women’s test, up against the benchmark North Melbourne team fresh off a record score and win against the Dockers. The Magpies were very good in defeat to Melbourne in Round 3, but the Round 4 opponent is another level up, so it will be fascinating to see how the black […]
Stinear relieved to “get away with one”
FEW WOULD have predicted that last year’s wooden spooners Collingwood had the ability to push an in-form offensive juggernaut like Narrm (Melbourne) when they faced off over the weekend, but by the end of the match, AFLW Dees coach Mick Stinear conceded the Pies “deserved to win”. Narrm entered the Round 3 match having smashed […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 3
A FRIDAY night battle in Darwin, some record-breaking tons and a couple of shock results highlighted an intriguing Round 3 of AFL Women’s. Here’s snippets of what the 18 AFLW coaches had to say post-match.
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 2
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.
