Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
LAST weekend’s action threw up highlights we are rarely treated to; with bags of goals, junior talent rising to the top, a pesky pigeon, and a classic after-the-siren win all headlining what was a memorable round of footy. Noah Gown’s high-five Noah Gown claimed the goalkicking honours in Round 12b of the TAC Cup, with […]
Dream now within reach for Gore
A SENIOR premiership and a Rising Star award, South Australia’s Nikki Gore has already had a successful year on the field – and now she hopes she can capitalise off it when the AFL Women’s draft rolls around in a few months. The talented South Adelaide midfielder headed into the eight-game season without too many […]
Morrison’s remarkable rise from beginner to national MVP
FOR many that followed the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, it would be hard to believe that one of the overall tournament Most Valuable Players (MVPs) and indeed Vic Country’s MVP, had only taken up the sport a couple of years earlier. But for the equally quick and tough Nina Morrison, that is exactly what happened. […]
Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
IN the past week, we have seen young guns rewarded for their sensational form, and the power of youth at the AFL level, which made for some memorable moments. Prespakis and Morrison claim joint MVP The Under 18 Womens National Championships wrapped up last Friday with the Victorian sides proving strongest, losing just one game […]
Keeping Tabs: Standout players from Round 17
IT IS not often that we have such a large list of defensive performers in the list, but after this round, we could be looking at the future All-Australian backline. It seems the debutants have embraced extra responsibilities with teams experimenting with positions. The bar has been raised, but the players just keep on coming. The […]
Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
MEMORABLE milestones, big goal hauls and the next generation of stars were among the memorable moments from the weekend (and early in the week). Pies show steel for Sidebottom Steele Sidebottom has been a mainstay in the Collingwood lineup since his debut in Round Seven, 2009. On Sunday, his teammates showed their gratitude for his […]
Keeping Tabs: Standout players from Round 16
A HOST of first round picks from last year shone in Round 16, as the top Rising Star favourites cement a place in their respective team’s 22s. Tim Kelly The mature-aged Geelong midfielder was once again brilliant in his sides win over the Swans at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Having displayed his class, cleanness and […]
Lynch overcomes it all to achieve her Nationals goal
OAKLEIGH Chargers midfielder, Katie Lynch has been riddled with injuries since 2015, but has battled through to take her place in Vic Metro’s Under 18 Championships side. She only managed four games during the TAC Cup Girls season, but still earned a plane ticket to the Gold Coast for the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships. Lynch says […]
‘Jonesy’ sets sights on All-Australian goal
AFL Women’s Academy member and Dandenong Stingrays’ mid/forward Courtney Jones has no problem aiming high in a bid to try and get the most out of herself. The versatile player who has kept getting better throughout the 2018 TAC Cup Girls season is eyeing off a spot in the All-Australian side. While the huge accolade […]
Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
FROM young stars to winning streaks, upsets to throwbacks, it was a weekend to remember in so many ways for football fans. Nation’s best juniors hit Geelong The top draft prospects around the country ran out on GMHBA Stadium last Friday, with South Australia, Western Australia and the Allies all arriving in Geelong for the […]
