Starcevich still finding new levels for his Cubs to go to
THERE was certainly plenty to be pleased about for Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich after his side’s big win over Sydney on the weekend. However, despite finding plenty of positives he still managed to find areas for his team to work on. “We were happy with the pressure and happy with the scoring as a result […]
Blues rucks in a ‘Good Mood’ as Skepper’s star rises
CARLTON made a swift and emphatic return to the winner’s list in Round 3, with its second quarter surge central to the 53-point road win over West Coast. Compounding the Blues’ wins this week was Keeley Skepper‘s Rising Star nomination. The 19-year-old posted 23 disposals and three goals in a performance which coach Mathew Buck […]
Joyce’s Team of the Rising Suns
COMING off the back off an incredible victory – arguably the Suns’ best away win in women’s club history – Gold Coast coach Cameron Joyce could hardly contain his pride and excitement for what his team could produce this season. Having struggled against Victorian sides in Melbourne, Joyce’s Suns found a way to outlast finalists […]
Arnell’s Army off the mark and boss couldn’t be happier
PORT Adelaide coach Lauren Arnell was certainly a happy camper yesterday afternoon after her side picked up its first win of 2023 with a come from behind win over St Kilda. “I Certainly am,” Arnell said. “[We] obviously had a strong fixture in Round 1 and 2 playing the Crows and the Lions. The response […]
Tighe time helps Fremantle bounce back
FREMANTLE got its win/loss ratio for 2023 back in the positives on Saturday with a win at home over Hawthorn, and one of the stars of the win was forward Aine Tighe. The Irishwoman started her career as a ruck, but in more recent times has shifted to a more permanent forward role, and has […]
In Case You Missed It: AFLW Round 3 2023
Geelong (3.4.22) lost to North Melbourne (4.7.31) GWS (5.4.34) lost to Richmond (7.11.53) Adelaide (12.9.81) defeated Essendon (5.4.34) Melbourne (12.11.83) defeated Western Bulldogs (6.5.41) Fremantle (5.5.35) defeated Hawthorn (3.4.22) St Kilda (7.6.48) lost to Port Adelaide (8.8.56) West Coast (3.6.24) lost to Carlton (12.5.77) Collingwood (2.9.21) lost to Gold Coast (5.3.33) Brisbane (14.3.87) defeated Sydney […]
Versatile Dee helps retain Cup
THE Hampson-Hardeman Cup stayed in Demon hands yesterday afternoon after Melbourne posted a big win over the Western Bulldogs in Round 3 of the AFL Women’s. The Dees did not have it all their own way at times, having to shrug off a persistent Bulldogs side in the last term. Early on in the match […]
Clarke’s Crows crack Bombers’ code
ADELAIDE Crows were able to breakthrough enormous Bomber resistance to post a comprehensive 47-point win in Round 3 of the AFL Women’s at Unley Oval yesterday. The Crows had one more scoring shot than the Bombers in the first half, but still trailed by four points, before putting the foot down and sending a message […]
“Relief” for Tigers after Giant challenge
ALTHOUGH it may have been a tough task at times, Richmond Tigers AFLW coach Ryan Ferguson said his side was grateful to leave Blacktown with a win over the Giants. “There was all sorts going on,” he said. “Obviously for both teams the conditions were hot, windy and there were snakes on the field. Our […]
AFLW 2023 Round 3 Preview: Sunday
1:05pmRSEA Park Recent Form Both teams have had a winless fortnight to begin the season, so will be keen to avoid that run continuing this afternoon. History These two sides met once last season in Port Adelaide’s inaugural season, and in a nail-biter it was the Saints who prevailed by two points. Key Stat Areas […]
