RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 12
JUST eight sides remain in the competition after the last round of AFLW action. Here’s what the 18 AFL Women’s coaches had to say following their respective Round 12 matches.
Sun-sets on tough year with “pleasing” win
INJURY stricken and inexperienced, Gold Coast first-year coach Rhyce Shaw had a tough baptism of fire in 2025, with the former Suns Academy coach needing to battle through an emotionally and physically tough year. In a glimmer of positivity, the Suns snatched a last-round win with a victory over Richmond to only be percentage behind […]
Consistency key in Suns’ season finale
GOLD Coast AFL Women’s coach Rhyce Shaw has no intentions of “throwing the magnets around” in a bid to snatch four points off the 16th placed Tigers in the last round of the AFLW season. The Suns have just one win to their name to-date and are coming up against the two-win Tigers, but Shaw […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 11
FINALS spots were earned and others dashed in an intriguing weekend of action. Here’s what the 18 AFL Women’s coaches had to say following their respective Round 11 matches.
Suns coach declares loss “not up to standard”
NORMALLY measured and with a greater sense of optimism compared to pessimism, Gold Coast Suns coach Rhyce Shaw cut a forlorn figure after his side suffered a 66-point loss to the Western Bulldogs in Mackay, held goalless with just six behinds to the home side’s name. The emotion was clear for all to see when […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 10
A COUPLE of teams finals dreams remained alive, while others became more fragile with a fortnight remaining in the AFLW season. Here’s what the 18 AFL Women’s coaches had to say following their respective Round 10 matches.
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 9
A DROUGHT-breaking win, some big upsets and business as usual for others across Round 9. Here’s what the 18 AFLW coaches had to say after their respective matches.
Suns still “learning” after Brisbane belting
GOLD Coast Suns are a young AFL Women’s side that has had to overcome a raft of injuries to experienced players, and while the mounting losses are “disappointing”, coach Rhyce Shaw said the group was taking plenty out of each match. The most recent defeat was at the hands of Brisbane by a whopping 68 […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 8
SOME “scrappy” contests and hard-fought wins marked Round 8 of the AFL Women’s, while the front-running Roos continued to swipe aside anyone who dares to challenge them. Here’s what the 18 AFLW coaches had to say after their respective matches.
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 7
ENTERING the second half of the AFL Women’s season, Round 7 had a pair of successful 100-game milestones as well as some tight finishes and the largest ever comeback from three quarter time. Here’s what the 18 AFLW coaches had to say after their respective matches.
