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Bull sends Wolves to one win away from grand final

MANLY Warringah Wolves won an absolute thriller against Parramatta Goannas to move within one victory of an AFL Sydney Women’s Grand Final spot after teenage forward Lauren Bull converted a set shot from 25m out on a 45-degree angle in the dying minutes of the match. On a spectacularly nice weekend, where the only thing […]

Key forwards star in Under 17 Futures showcase

DESPITE conditions that would be adverse to key forwards having an impact, it was the work of both Dekota Baron and Olivia Wolmarans that caught the eye during a blustery Under 17 Futures clash at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday afternoon. In a momentum-swinging match with a strong breeze blowing down the south end of the […]

Out of the Wilderness: School wins maiden IGSSA football shield

FOR the first time in history, the Wilderness School has claimed an Independent Girls Schools Sports Association (IGSSA) Australian rules football shield, defeating Seymour College by three goals in a thrilling upset win in the grand final last Tuesday. Seymour College had gone through the season undefeated, and in their previous two matches had accounted […]

Goannas eliminate Bats as AFL Sydney Women’s finalists confirmed

PARRAMATTA Goannas secured a double chance in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division finals series and eliminated UTS Bats on the weekend following a 40-point victory over last year’s grand finalists. The Goannas needed a win to leapfrog North Shore Bombers who had the Round 18 bye, and they did just that, securing an 8.8 […]

Southport earns Shark bragging rights with QAFLW flag

THREE years after winning the QFAW Division one flag and earned promotion to the top flight in Queensland football, Southport has achieved its goal of winning a QAFLW premiership. The Sharks came runner-up in their maiden 2022 season, then went out in straight sets last year before holding firm and taking home the flag off […]

Bull Sharks hang on in QAFLW nail-biter

BOND University has survived a gallant comeback from Aspley Hornets to book a spot in yet another QAFL Women’s Grand Final. The Bull Sharks looked on top for most of the match against the Hornets, but Aspley refused to yield, even having a late shot on goal in the final 30 seconds that was defended […]

Sydney Uni grinds out crucial win to keep finals dream alive

SYDNEY University can control its own fate in the final round after upsetting Parramatta and moving into fifth spot on the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division table. The Students needed a win to piut the ball back in their court for finals, and managed to grind out a six-point ladder-shaping victory over the Goannas at […]

Melbourne Grammar goes back-to-back

MELBOURNE Grammar remains the team to beat in the Herald Sun Shield Senior Girls Division after seeing off the challenge of Caulfield Grammar for the second successive year. On top early, Melbourne just kept Caulfield at arms-length, withstanding a late flurry in the third term to grind out a 29-point victory at ETU Stadium. Sandringham […]

Rowville’s fourth quarter flurry secures Shield

ROWVILLE Secondary College is basking in glory after successfully winning the 2024 Herald Sun Shield Intermediate Girls following an impressive 33-point win over Carey Grammar. Kicking with a strong breeze at ETU Stadium in Port Melbourne, Rowville got off to a fast start, then kept arms length clear of Carey before four unanswered goals in […]

Reigning premier Bull Sharks storm into prelim

REIGNING premiers Bond University put Coorparoo to the sword at different stages during their elimination final clash, first during the second term, and then again in the last on the Bull Sharks’ way to a comfortable 53-point win. The Bull Sharks kept their premiership defence alive for another week and eliminated the Kings in the […]

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