Best is yet to come for in-form Frederick: Symonds
COLLINGWOOD ruck Sabrina Frederick may hold claim to the most improved player in Season 8, having revitalised her career in the role after struggling to find her All-Australian best across two clubs in the past five seasons. But in Season 8, Frederick is in her best form since dominating as a key forward for Brisbane […]
Starc salutes “more complete” Lions
BOUNCING back from just its second loss of the AFL Women’s season, Brisbane produced a commanding victory over Gold Coast to move to 5-2 for Season 8 and hold onto a spot inside the top four. The Lions kept the Suns to just three goals in the match – one in the second half – […]
Prowse praises process after Crows’ huge win
YOUNG Adelaide defender Zoe Prowse was buzzing after her side’s win over Melbourne in the AFL Women’s on Saturday. “I’ve got no words really,” she said as she tried to describe how she was feeling post-match. “(It) hasn’t quite settled in yet, but it was a pretty important game, pretty big game, it’s so exciting […]
Prespakis powers Bombers in ‘Bool breakthrough
IT WAS billed as a battle of the Prespakis’ pre-game and while both had their big moments, it was Essendon’s elder sibling Madi Prespakis who came away with the chocolates, and the four points over sister Georgie in the Bombers’ 10-point upset win over Geelong. Despite not scoring in the first term, and trailing by […]
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 […]
Henry hunting AFLW chance
HUNTING the football and prowling the packs are a couple of AFLW Academy member Jaime Henry‘s strengths as the top-age talent eyes off a chance at the elite level. The inside midfielder has been considered one of the most readymade prospects in this year’s draft crop and her development from initially being a defender to […]
“Ecstatic” Tallariti just “doing my part”
THERE was no particular focus in stepping up on grand final day, other than taking home the premiership cup, but for Oakleigh Chargers defender Sienna Tallariti, it was a performance to remember. Since moving into defence this season after starting in attack and rolling through the midfield at times, Tallariti has produced a number of […]
Ranges focus within ahead of grand final
UP TO 95 per cent of planning for the Talent League Girls Grand Final will focus around the Ranges themselves according to Eastern coach Ash Close, as his side prepares to knock off Oakleigh Chargers for the second time in a month. The Chargers were missing a number of “high-end talents” due to the Under […]
Chargers have “perfect preparation” for grand final
A HARD-fought preliminary final win over Dandenong Stingrays has steeled the Oakleigh Chargers ahead of a massive Coates Talent League Girls Grand Final against Eastern Ranges, according to coach Tyrone Vickery. Oakleigh dropped to second on the ladder with a final round loss to the Ranges, but missing a host of bottom-age stars due to […]
