Travel just part of the package for footy fanatic Tamara Smith
TRAVELLING hours on end to training and matches might be tolling for most teenagers, but for Tamara Smith, she is accepting of the fact that success does not come without sacrifice. The Murray Bushrangers midfielder has enjoyed a good season in the TAC Cup Girls competition, named the Bushrangers’ best in their final two games, […]
Bat or ball, Rebels’ dual sport athlete keen to impress
DESPITE always having a bat and ball in her hands, an oblong shaped Sherrin was never too far out of reach in Sophie Van De Heuvel‘s household. Growing up, Van De Heuvel was always a talented cricketer, but her family’s love for all things Australian Rules helped inspire her to give the sport a go. […]
Powering on: Tyla Hanks eyes improvement
FIVE training sessions a week, and countless hours on the road and on the football field have helped keep Gippsland Power co-captain Tyla Hanks on her toes. One of the top prospects in this year’s competition, Hanks is a member of the AFLW Academy, and is already training with Carlton’s VFLW side. The 18 year-old […]
TAC Cup Girls preview: Sandringham Dragons
THE Sandringham Dragons had an okay inaugural TAC Cup Girls competition, winning two of their five games and had a number of standout players including Team of the Year selection Georgia Ricardo, and best and fairest winner OIivia Vesely. Without a doubt the Dragons would have loved to have had Isabel Huntington out on the […]
TAC Cup Girls preview: Dandenong Stingrays
DANDENONG Stingrays are coming off a solid inaugural TAC Cup season, winning three of their five games and having a pair of draftees don the Navy Blue in the AFLW this year. The Stingrays showed throughout the shortened 2017 season that they were competitive, and had the equal best player in the competition, as key […]
TAC Cup Girls preview: Western Jets
IN 2017, the Western Jets finished on the bottom of the ladder, but there were plenty of positives in terms of their development. They were able to hold the Sandringham Dragons to just 22 points in round four, bouncing back from a big loss against the Calder Cannons. Sharnie Whiting was the star of the […]
TAC Cup Girls preview: Northern Knights
AFTER an impressive first season, the Northern Knights welcome some fresh eyes to the TAC Cup Girls’ program, with a new female talent coordinator, and coach for the 2018 season. Last year the Knights finished fourth overall, winning four of their five games, and have already made some big inclusions for the upcoming season, with […]
TAC Cup Girls preview: Murray Bushrangers
MURRAY Bushrangers went undefeated in 2017, but finished second on the ladder due to a smaller percentage than premiers Calder Cannons. This was due to some narrow wins, especially in the last rounds of the season. The Bushrangers escaped with a two-point win against the Geelong Falcons in round four, while the winless Oakleigh Chargers […]
TAC Cup Girls preview: GWV Rebels
The Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels would be happy with their 2017 season, winning three games out of five to finish seventh on the ladder. The Rebels burst out of the blocks, with a thumping win over the Western Jets in round one, and continued their solid campaign throughout the season. Lauren Butler was a […]
TAC Cup Girls preview: Calder Cannons
THE Calder Cannons were unstoppable in 2017, finishing undefeated on top of the ladder. Collingwood forward, Chloe Molloy had a dream season for the Cannons, as she was the competition’s leading goal-scorer, and the joint winner of the TAC Cup best-and-fairest. This earned her a spot in the Magpies line-up, after being snapped up at […]
