WA hold on in thriller to down Allies
WHAT a way to get your first win of the tournament. Avalon Airport Oval held a triple-header in the AFLW Under 18 Girls Championships on Friday, and the action kicked off with the Allies taking on Western Australia, after a change to the initial fixture. It was a cracking contest, with the two teams leaving […]
Country storms to second AFLW U16s win over Metro
VIC COUNTRY got the better of their Metro rivals in the second AFLW Under 16s Championships clash between the sides. Country flew out of the blocks with some inaccuracy potentially hurting them when Metro managed to work their way into the game. Any worries about that inaccuracies coming back to hurt Country was soon snuffed […]
Metro storms Metricon under blaring Gold Coast sun
VIC Metro has maintained its unbeaten run in the 2022 AFLW Under 18 National Championships, defeating Queensland by 31 points at Metricon Stadium on Tuesday afternoon. In what was a tense and low-scoring battle with a hot footy to be won, it was the visitors who pulled away after half time despite inaccurate goalkicking. Queensland […]
WAFLW Round 9 wrap: Bulldogs go back-to-back
THERE were plenty of reasons for both South Fremantle and West Perth to walk away happy from their Round 9 West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s clash. With both sides missing some quality young players, the Falcons still managed to put up their most competitive effort yet, and notched both their highest team score, and […]
Bartlett blitz sees All Stars home in WA AFLW U18s clash
A TWO-goal last quarter from Peel Thunder’s Kate Bartlett has lifted the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s All Stars to victory over the State Academy side. Trailing by eight points at the final break after a scoreless quarter, the more experienced All Stars needed a spark, and it came in the form of competition […]
South Australia slams home 14 unanswered goals for 92-point Country win
SOUTH Australia has maintained its unbeaten start to the 2022 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships with a comprehensive 92-point win over Vic Country. Three minutes into the second term, Country kicked their third goal to draw level with the Croweaters at 20-apiece. From that point on, South Australia piled on 14.10 (94) to 0.2 (2) […]
Country enjoy impressive U16s win over Metro
VIC Country showed its class at the Under 16s level against Vic Metro to post a 31-point victory at Avalon Airport Oval today. The Country side, lead by over-ager and Under 18s squad member Lila Keck, as well as 2006-born future stars Lucia Painter and Ash Centra, set up the win in the first half. […]
South Australia produces 14-goal statement win at AFLW U18s
AN incredible performance from South Australia has seen them run out whopping 84-point winners over Western Australia in the respective state’s first matches of the 2022 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships. The match, played in perfect footballing conditions at Thebarton Oval, saw a tight start as the teams were feeling each other out. But once […]
AFLW Talking Points – 2022 Grand Final: Adelaide Crows to solidify dynasty
ADELAIDE has won its third AFL Women’s flag in six seasons, defeating Melbourne by 13 points at Adelaide Oval today. Star midfielder Anne Hatchard capped off a superb season with a best on ground performance in the 4.5 (29) to 2.4 (16) win. Hatchard picked up 26 disposals, nine marks, six tackles and five clearances […]
Russell the hero as Jets claim historic flag
A LAST gasp goal from Western Jets ruck Krystal Russell has delivered the region its first NAB League premiership, making for a fitting end to the 2022 girl’s season. In a battle between the two best sides all year, it was the Metro-based team which spoiled the Dandenong’s Stingrays attempt at an unbeaten campaign. The […]
