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 […]
NAB League Girls Player of the Week: Round 2 – Tyanna Smith (Dandenong)
AFTER nearly earning the title last week, Dandenong Stingrays’ Tyanna Smith has been nominated as the Draft Central NAB League Girls Player of the Week following back-to-back best on ground performances. The Stingrays’ midfielder racked up 29 disposals, five marks, seven inside 50s and laid seven tackles, whilst also having a couple of shots on […]
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 […]
Oakleigh runs away with record-breaking win on historic day
OAKLEIGH Chargers flexed their NAB League Girls title-contending muscles in Tasmania Devils’ inaugural match, winning by a record 102 points at the picturesque North Hobart Oval on Saturday. Despite the Devils never giving up and constantly harassing the opposition with great defensive pressure, the result was never in doubt from the second term when the […]
Sandringham too strong for tackle-heavy Bendigo
SANDRINGHAM Dragons bounced back well from their Round 1 loss to come out impressive winners against Bendigo Pioneers, rocketing into fifth with the 44-point victory. It was a hard and fast start for the Sandringham Dragons, peppering the posts but to no avail early, denying Bendigo any opportunity at scoring but missing chances at extending […]
Knights remain undefeated with 25-point win over Falcons
THE Northern Knights flexed their muscles in a see-sawing affair at RMIT University claiming a 25-point win over the Geelong Falcons on Saturday, 5.8 (38) to 1.7 (13) to remain undefeated since their 2018 Grand Final loss to the Falcons. For the first half it looked as if it was going to be an even […]
Dandenong fires to second win with victory over Calder
AN entertaining and close encounter between Calder Cannons and Dandenong Stingrays broke the competition open on Saturday afternoon in the second match of the NAB League Girls double header at RAMS Arena, with the two sides showcasing their class and skill level throughout. The Cannons controlled the first half forcing the Stingrays to chase, before […]
NAB League Girls preview: Round 2 – Huge clashes book-end Super Saturday
A HUGE Super Saturday takes place in the NAB League Girls competition this weekend with five games across three venues – two double-headers – including a couple of blockbusters book-ending the round and a clash between two winless sides. Tasmania Devils also make their debut in the league and host Oakleigh Chargers, whilst Western Jets […]
NAB League Girls Team Selection: Round 2 – 2018 grand finalists lock horns
AFTER a week of exciting action last round, the NAB League Girls take to the field again with five games played across three venues and a brand new side entering the competition. Tasmania Devils play their first official game in the competition as a full-time side, welcoming Oakleigh Chargers to North Hobart Oval. In other […]
Ball movement and clean hands impress Stingrays’ coach
IT was a near-perfect start to the season for the Dandenong Stingrays in the NAB League Girls competition, defeating Eastern Ranges by 50 points at Holm Park Reserve in Beaconsfield on Sunday. Despite an impressive performance where coach Dave Carden said the players executed the quick ball movement and clean hands they were looking for, […]
