AFLW Draft: Geelong holds prized picks after initial order confirmed
GEELONG holds the two most prized picks in October’s 2018 AFL Women’s Draft ahead of the trade period kicking off. The Cats are one of two expansion sides in the competition next season, with North Melbourne adopting an experience-first mentality. Whilst the Cats have picked up a number of experienced faces including Melbourne’s Mel Hickey […]
Crunching the numbers: AFLW – Grand final
DESPITE the wet and difficult conditions in the grand final, both teams managed to have a good day in the stats department. In fact, 17 players ended up with double-figure disposals on the day. The Bulldogs triumphed in the end, but the Lions did not give up all day which shows in the numbers from […]
AFL Draft Central Team of the Year: AFLW
SEASON 2018 in the AFLW has seen consistent players back up their efforts in the inaugural AFLW season, such as Daisy Pearce and Chelsea Randall. It has also unearthed some brilliant young players, such as NAB Rising Star Chloe Molloy and Dogs gun, Libby Birch. The dominance of the Western Bulldogs in season 2018 was […]
Bulldogs dominate AFLW Awards
SOME of the league’s most aggressive football players rolled up to the AFLW Awards almost unrecognisable. Hair done, tanned and frocked up, the players were recognised following the conclusion of a memorable AFLW season. The Western Bulldogs were the big winners on the night, taking home plenty of awards after their inaugural AFLW premiership. AFLW […]
Stars to shine at AFLW Awards night
AFLW 2.0 saw a new crop of players rise to the surface and put on some wonderful displays. Meanwhile the superstars of last year’s inaugural competition got straight down to business and had consistent performances throughout this year’s season. The AFLW Awards comprise of eight categories, with some categories having predetermined results, such as the […]
Scouting notes: AFLW – Grand Final
THE AFLW grand final lived up to expectations, with a close encounter deciding who was to be crowned the 2018 AFLW Premiers. The Western Bulldogs prevailed in the wet, but Brisbane matched it up to them all game, going down by just six points. Former Calder Cannon, Monique Conti was the star of the day, […]
Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
A PREMIERSHIP, forgotten hero and a young star shining bright were among the most memorable moments from the weekend. Here are five moments which are likely to be remembered from the football on and off the field, from the last few days. Western Bulldogs claim AFLW flag For a life-long lasting memory, it is hard […]
Weekend Wash-up: AFLW – Grand Final
WITH a premiership on the line, both teams brought their A-game on Saturday. The players went hard for the footy and had to contend with the miserable Melbourne conditions, but it was the Western Bulldogs that prevailed to win their first AFLW premiership against the Brisbane Lions. Western Bulldogs 4.3 (27) defeated Brisbane 3.3 (21) […]
AFLW Previews: Grand Final
THE big day is finally here, where the Western Bulldogs and Brisbane Lions will face off in the AFLW Grand Final. However it has come with much controversy, as Bulldogs captain, Katie Brennan is set to miss the match through suspension. Despite this, the game will undoubtedly by a high-pressure, high-intensity hit-out with both clubs searching for […]
Crunching the numbers: AFLW – Round 7
THE 2018 AFLW grand final places have been decided in thrilling fashion after an exciting end to the regular season. Brisbane will get a chance at redemption after a big win against fellow finals hopefuls GWS on Friday night. Joining them will be the season’s hot favourites in the Western Bulldogs, who were able to […]
