2024 AFLW Week 9 Preview: Thursday
TONIGHT’S action in the AFLW could be season defining, as top two and top eight aspirations go on the line in the far north.
Ponter proud to wear Rankine design for Kuwarna
KUWARNA forward Danielle Ponter and her team will run out against North Melbourne in Indigenous guernseys designed by men’s player Izak Rankine over the next fortnight. All three of Kuwarna’s (pronounced goo-wun-na) sides; the AFL, AFL Women’s and the SANFL teams, have worn the club’s design over the last few seasons, bringing a sense of […]
Roos continue undefeated streak over Bombers
NORTH Melbourne continued its impressive form this AFLW season, this time defeating Essendon by 51 points at Windy Hill on Sunday afternoon. Joining her coach Darren Crocker post-game, Jasmine Garner spoke about what were the key factors in the side’s victory. “We wanted to make a really good first impression and we wanted to come […]
Cats cause upset, breathe life into flickering finals hopes
GEELONG caused one of the upsets of the season on Sunday afternoon, downing reigning premiers Brisbane to spark the flame and keep its floundering finals chances alive. Reflecting on proceedings post-match, Cats’ coach Dan Lowther agreed that early pressure was the main focus of his side heading into the clash. “Contested ball and just setting […]
A tale of two halves as Crows storm to big win
AFTER managing to keep the Crows at bay for a half at Victoria Park, the understrength Magpies conceded 40 points after half-time to make Adelaide 43 point winners. Coming off the back of a few shaky performances against Brisbane, St. Kilda and Melbourne, the Crows have locked up a top-four spot on the ladder with […]
Dockers down Eagles to move closer to top four
FREMANTLE’s surge towards a return to the AFLW finals is continuing after a comfortable Western Derby win over West Coast. Speaking post match, Dockers coach Lisa Webb was pleased with the intent and determination from her side. “I thought the girls had that strong intent from the start. They’re fiercely determined to do well as […]
Resurgent Dees make it four on the trot
MELBOURNE’s late season AFL Women’s surge has continued, this time defeating Richmond to win their fourth match in a row. Reflecting post match, one of the things that most pleased Melbourne coach Mick Stinear was that he thought his side “competed really well.” “I think Richmond’s ability to test the tackle is really strong,” he […]
Inclusion Whitfort stars to bring first Suns win
THE Gold Coast Suns walked away four-point victors after their clash against the Sydney Swans at Henson Park on Saturday. The win marked their first for the season, following a thrilling finish to match the high stakes for both sides. Coming into the contest, Sydney had only won two games, feeling the effects of an […]
2024 AFLW Week 8 Preview: Sunday
AMONG today’s AFLW matches is a preliminary final rematch and a first time meeting between a pair of sides.
Happy Hawks hoist another victory but were made to work for it
HAWTHORN’S push towards a maiden AFLW finals campaign continued with full charge yesterday after it defeated GWS by 37 points in Frankston. However, it did take them a while to shake off the gutsy Giants, with it taking the Hawks until the second half, and particularly the last quarter to breakaway. But, Hawks coach Daniel […]
