SANFLW Preliminary Final wrap: Sturt makes history
AFTER a barren few years in terms of wins and losses, Sturt‘s dedication to its youth and long-term sustainability has paid off with the Double Blues reaching their maiden South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s Grand Final. Having had a disappointing loss to North Adelaide last weekend, the Double Blues earned their place in […]
WAFLW Round 14 preview: Thunder load up for crunch match with Swans
PEEL Thunder has loaded up for its massive finals-defining clash with Swan Districts, as last years grand finalists do battle for the second time this season in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s Round 14. Along with some massive inclusions for Peel Thunder, Swan Districts has lost its captain, in a game that could […]
Scouting notes: Winter Series – NT vs. Tasmania
THE opening round of the Winter Series kicked off last weekend at North Sydney Oval, with the GWS GIANTS and Sydney Swans facing off alongside the Northern Territory and Tasmania’s clash. The Winter Series is aimed at providing more opportunities for draft-eligible players ahead of the AFL Women’s Draft on June 29. In this article, […]
Battle of the Sharks headlines QAFLW action
WHILE other women’s state league seasons may be finishing up around the nation, the QAFLW still has a long way to go and a lot of exciting potential eventualities. The game of the round this week is between two of the top teams of the competitions. One has had a few stumbles recently, but will […]
Much of the VFLW story left to be written in final fortnight
THERE is only a fortnight to go in this year’s VFL Women’s season, but that does not mean the fun and excitement is anywhere close to ending. We preview each game across the latest round of action, which sees plenty of finals implications thrown up. Southern Saints vs EssendonSaturday at 10:15amTrevor Barker Beach Oval This […]
PREVIEW | 2022 AFL U18 Academy vs. Collingwood VFL
THE 2022 AFL Under 18 Academy is set to mark the 25th annual intake in its showcase game against Collingwood VFL on Saturday. The 25-man squad includes all top-age (2004-born) invitees, as well as four squad additions which were made on the back on early-season form. With the nation’s best draft eligible youngsters stacked into […]
VFLW Player Focus: Sam Johnson (Casey)
CASEY Demons captain Samantha Johnson is the pivotal part of a side that is charging towards another finals berth in the VFL Women’s. She had another great game on the weekend, as her side comprehensively beat Port Melbourne by 56 points. Her efforts in that match are our Player Focus for the round. Final stats […]
Speakman hoping to be heard after promising season
IT is often tough playing junior footy in the country. From the expansive travel, to making up numbers week to week, and facing extremely stiff opposition, coming away atop the tree is no mean feat. Just ask Jamie-Lee Speakman. Although, sh I’s one who likely fit the bill of being tough opposition for most. “I […]
WAFLW Draft Combine invitee notes: Round 13
NOW the AFLW Draft Combine invitees have been named, the focus of the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s Academy notes piece will look to those draft-eligible players and how they perform each week. These notes will be separate to the game-by-game notes, which will now focus on bottom-age talents and others who catch the […]
SANFLW Academy notes: Semi-Finals
JUST four teams remained in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s as the 2022 semi-finals got underway. We took a look at those State Academy members from the finalists and noted down how they performed. All notes are the opinion of the individual author.
