AFLW Season 7: Big Week For – Round 8
IN a weekly piece throughout the AFL Women’s season, we name the players and teams who will be looking to have a big week in the upcoming round. From underperforming sides, to players looking to step up or continue their form, Big Week For highlights those who could be ones to watch over the weekend. Western Bulldogs […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 7 Talking Points – Not really the day to be the visiting side
SUNDAY in the AFLW was not the best day to be the away side, with two of the three visitors recording tough losses. Geelong did buck the trend by beating Essendon, but the Western Bulldogs and GWS comfortably lost to Melbourne and Collingwood respectively.
AFLW Season 7: Round 5 Talking Points – Action packed day of history
YESTERDAY’s action in the AFLW saw an action packed day full of history for some and intention setting for others. North Melbourne knocked off the previously undefeated Bulldogs, while Collingwood notched up a win over the Bombers. Hawthorn created history with its first ever win downing the Swans, while Melbourne bounced back to its best […]
Bulldogs’ fight “pleasing” for Burke
AFTER a “slog” of a first quarter, the Western Bulldogs managed to get the game back on their terms against Hawthorn, running out 30-point winners, which pleased coach Nathan Burke. The Bulldogs coach said the playing group did not quite adapt to the conditions as they had hoped, but were able to adjust after both […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 4 Talking Points – History made amid upsets
YESTERDAY’s action in the AFLW saw history made and favouritism rendered meaningless. West Coast got their second win of the season after defeating GWS while Gold Coast bounced back from last week’s shocker with a win over St Kilda and Port Adelaide made history recording their first win after defeating the Swans. Carlton played out […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 3 Talking Points – Dogs show bite for third straight
THE WESTERN Bulldogs maintained their unblemished start to Season 7, moving to 3-0 after a tense three-point win over Fremantle. It was a low-scoring affair at Ikon Park and despite leading at the first three breaks, the Dockers fell behind six minutes into the final quarter and could not quite claw back. Now, the West […]
Burke’s brigade wins Dog fight
IT was yet another thriller between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle, but Bulldogs coach Nathan Burke was proud of how his side handled the tense final moments to close out the game and win by three points. A series of intercept contested marks inside the defensive 50, and a myriad of selfless team acts to get […]
AFLW Head-to-Head: Ellie Blackburn vs Kiara Bowers
IN OUR new series, we take a look at a potentially exciting AFL Women’s head-to-head set to take place over the weekend, and how the match-up may transpire on game day. Note: The match-up of course subject to the selection of both players in their respective sides. This week’s match up is one of a pair […]
AFLW Season 7 Player Focus: Kirsty Lamb (WB)
DESPITE her reliability and consistency week in and week out, Bulldog Kirsty Lamb often does not get mentioned when her side gets discussed in the media. On the weekend against Port Adelaide, Lamb had another stellar game, and this Player Focus is going to hone in on that performance. Kirsty Lamb stats vs Port Adelaide […]
AFLW Debut season watch: Round 2 Season 7
THE AFLW Debut season focus is back for season 7, where we take a look at some of the better player performances from those who make their debut in this year. On Friday night at the MCG, the Dees held on for a narrow win over the Kangaroos. For the victorious Dees Maeve Chaplin had […]
