Successful Swans create history
IN a match that had momentum swings and both teams trying to make most of their opportunities in front of goal, the Swans stepped up in the second half to win by 15 points at Alberton Oval to gather its third win of the season. With the two teams having close results in round 5, […]
In Case You Missed It: AFLW Round 6 2023
IT is perhaps a cliche, but the weekend’s AFLW round of action really had it all. Big wins, tight wins, upset wins, undefeated runs coming to an end, it had it all. Western Bulldogs (4.10.34) lost to Carlton (8.5.53) GWS (6.8.44) defeated West Coast (3.6.24) Melbourne (7.4.46) lost to Adelaide (8.8.56) St Kilda (7.3.45) defeated […]
Clever Crows crack code to defeat premiership favourites
IN A true epic top of the table battle yesterday, it was the Adelaide Crows who emerged victorious with a 10-point win over reigning premiers, Melbourne. For much of the season and even in the preseason, much of the talk has been around Melbourne being the premiership favourites and how hard it has been and […]
Golds-worthy performance sees GWS on the board
AFTER a number of weeks of improved performances but no points to show for it, GWS finally got on the 2023 AFL Women’s winners list with a 20-point win over West Coast. One huge part of that win was young star Zarlie Goldsworthy, who slotted through three majors in a stellar 17 disposal performance. Goldsworthy […]
AFLW 2023 Round 6 Preview: Sunday
THREE matches close out Round 6 of the AFL Women’s with the game spread across the country including a Country clash in Warrnambool. 1:05pmReid Oval Recent Form Both of these teams have had a pretty strong start to the season. Essendon and Geelong are currently sitting at three wins apiece, and will be keen to […]
Blue Heaven? Carlton climbs further into finals contention
DON’T look now, but Carlton may have snuck into the AFLW finals hunt for 2023. After consigning the Western Bulldogs to their worst-ever start (0-6) with a 19-point win at Whitten Oval on Friday night, the Blues have momentarily climbed to fifth place on the ladder. Riding a 4-2 record over halfway into the home-and-away […]
AFLW 2023 Round 6 Preview: Saturday
A JAM-PACKED Saturday of action sees five AFL Women’s matches take place for Round 6 across the country. We preview each of those games. 1:05pmBlacktown ISP Recent Form Neither of these sides have had ideal first halves of the 2023 season. With one win between them, both will be absolutely hungry for a valuable four […]
AFLW 2023 Round 6 Preview: Friday
7:15pmWhitten Oval Recent Form Both of these teams will be desperate to bag a much needed four points tonight. The Bulldogs will be looking for their first win of 2023, while Carlton will be looking to string two wins together for the first time in 2023. History As two original teams of the competition, there […]
Smiley Smith loving life as a Pie
AFTER Collingwood’s 20-point AFL Women’s win over Essendon last Saturday, dual sportsperson Emily Smith spoke to Rookie Me Central and said she was “very happy with how the game transpired.” “It was a warm day, but just really pleased that we got over the line” Smith said. “It’s been a tough few weeks in terms […]
Triumphant Tighe has newfound freedom and consistency
SPEAKING after her side’s hard-fought win over Richmond on Friday, Fremantle star forward Aine Tighe was proud of how her team had won, especially after the performance against Essendon. “Yeah really proud of the girls,” Tighe said. “Obviously a tough result last week, so to be able to bounce back and show the fight and […]
