AFLWU18s to Watch: Olivia Barber (Murray Bushrangers/Vic Country)
IN a new series focusing on the up and coming AFL Women’s Draft hopefuls, we take a look at some names who would be among their respective states’ top draft prospects for the 2020 AFL Women’s Draft. Next under the microscope is Murray Bushrangers’ key forward Olivia Barber who is one of the most talented […]
Favell’s sacrifices worth it for chance at AFL Women’s
WHEN talking about sacrifices made to play Aussie rules football, there is not much that Murray Bushrangers and Eastern Allies’ Abby Favell has not done to pursue her dream of playing AFL Women’s. AFLW U18s Ones to Watch: Abby Favell “I started playing AFL in a primary school competition called ‘Paul Kelly Cup’ in year […]
2020 NAB League Girls team update: Murray Bushrangers
WHILE the NAB League Girls competition is on break, we take a quick recap of each team, how the first three rounds have panned out for them and who has already stood up in the short time. In this edition we look at the Murray Bushrangers, who despite losing the first round match to Oakleigh […]
Bushrangers defenders praised amid last quarter “onslaught”
MURRAY Bushrangers Female Talent Coordinator, Briana Cossar has praised the efforts of her young back six in a frantic fourth quarter last weekend which saw the Bushrangers hold on to two points against a fast-finishing Western Jets outfit. While it was not the full four and a win, Cossar said had it not been for […]
Jets and Bushrangers split points in Bundoora thriller
THE Western Jets and Murray Bushrangers travelled to RMIT University in Bundoora to share the points in a nail-biting encounter. Jets’ Laura Elliott kicked a goal late in the last term to draw the match after trailing by seven points at three quarter time. The first term finished relatively even with a goal apiece. Western’s […]
Bushrangers buoyant on improved depth and internal growth
MURRAY Bushrangers have been able to reduce the player-to-coach ratio ahead of the 2020 season thanks to the determination of their NAB League Girls playing group, and additional development coaches. Ahead of the 2020 season, Female Talent Manager Briana Cossar said she was excited about a number of players coming through the program – not […]
Defensive pressure a Locke for Bushrangers defender
IF there is one area of the game that you can guarantee from Murray Bushrangers’ defender Sophie Locke, it is her tenacious tackling pressure. Having been denied the chance to play for a number of years given the concern from her family, it turns out Locke was not the one to be worried about – […]
Brown leads from defence for young Bushies
AFTER Millie Brown told us her story last season as a bottom-ager, the Murray Bushrangers captain returned to the NAB League Girls competition with a new role and standing up for her side week-in, week-out. Speaking at the NAB League Fitness Testing Day, Brown said her contested game was a real focus for her coming […]
From a break to a break open VFLW game; Brett rises in football landscape
AFTER having time off from the game due to a limited female football pathway, it would have been hard for Murray Bushrangers star Teagan Brett to picture herself booting three goals on debut for Richmond’s Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s side in the Tigers’ massive win over Carlton a few weeks ago. The tough midfielder […]
U18 Girls season preview: Murray Bushrangers
A new season, new coach and new mindset is driving the Murray Bushrangers Girls’ into 2019 as they look to repeat their previous two seasons starts, while finishing the nine-game competition strongly. Helping lead the charge is new coach, Tim Madden – who has taken over from inaugural coach Sam Ahmet – and high performance […]
