Q&A: Emma Kilpatrick (West Adelaide)
WEST Adelaide top-ager Emma Kilpatrick is a rebounding defender with a booming and reliable kick. After making the final squad of 30 for South Australia last year but not quite being able to crack into the side, the Bloods defender has set her sights on locking down a role in the best 21. We spoke […]
Q&A: Grace Martin (WWT Eagles)
WOODVILLE-West Torrens prospect Grace Martin got a taste of state league action last season and cemented her place in the Eagles’ SANFL Women’s side. Now entering her top-age season, Martin spoke to Rookie Me Central at the SANFLW Preseason Testing Day about her journey, game and what she hopes to accomplish in 2024. Q: Grace, […]
Q&A: Georgina Birchall (Norwood)
NORWOOD over-ager Georgina Birchall earned a call-up to the State Academy training hub over the Summer following an impressive season for the Redlegs last year. With State Academy coach Brad Snell taking the reins, the former Norwood mentor liked what he saw from Birchall at SANFLW level, and she has the rare opportunity to play […]
AFLW Draft Q&A: Jess Vukic
IT was a triple treat for Hawthorn fans last week after the brown and gold officially named a trio of pre-listed Eastern Ranges to join their AFLW list. Ruck/forward Jess Vukic joined Hayley McLaughlin and Laura Stone at the elite level. We spoke to all three players at the AFLW Draft Combine, and in a special Hawk series […]
AFLW Draft Q&A: Hayley McLaughlin
IT was a triple treat for Hawthorn fans yesterday after the brown and gold officially named a trio of pre-listed Eastern Ranges to join their AFLW list. Hayley McLaughlin was the third of those players, joining current and now future teammates Laura Stone and Jess Vukic at the elite level. We spoke to all three […]
AFLW Draft Q&A: Laura Stone
HAWTHORN officially named Eastern Ranges star midfielder Laura Stone as one of three pre-listed players yesterday, with the top-ager joining teammates Jess Vukic and Hayley McLaughlin in the brown and gold. We spoke to all three players at the AFLW Draft Combine, and in a special Hawk series we will take a look into their […]
Q&A: Isabel Bacon (Sandringham Dragons)
SANDRINGHAM Dragons top-ager Isabel Bacon is a rising AFLW Draft prospect and among the most athletic players in the pool. We spoke to the first-year talent at the recent AFLW Draft Combine event to find out her thoughts on her 2023 season, and get to know the midfielder/defender a little bit more. Q: Isabel, how […]
Q&A: Kayley Kavanagh (Calder Cannons)
ONE of the more fascinating stories of this year’s AFLW Draft crop is the rise of Calder Cannons and Vic Metro midfielder, Kayley Kavanagh. From hard working on-baller to All-Australian and Metro MVP, Kavanagh has had an incredible rise up draft boards off a strong 2023 season. We chatted to her post-championships about her journey […]
Q&A: Sophie Peters (Lions Academy)
ONE of Queensland’s top AFL Women’s draft prospects in 2023, Brisbane Lions Academy and Queensland midfielder Sophie Peters is a name to remember for Lions fans. A natural winger who can also play on the inside, Peters has come through the pathway playing at Maroochydore in the QAFL Women’s competition, and earning a spot in […]
Loose Cannons – Mahmoud Taha & Hugo Garcia
CALDER Cannons teammates Mahmoud Taha and Hugo Garcia were put to the test and dish the dirt on their teammates as part of our ‘Loose Cannons’ segment. The State Combine invitees were asked questions ranging from who rates themselves the most, and who is likely to spend more time off the field getting ready. Of […]
