Scouting notes: National AFLW Under 18s Championships
VIC Metro made it two from two when it backed up its U16s victory with a win against Vic Country. It was a tight and heated battle throughout, but Metro prevailed thanks to some magic from captain, Maddy Prespakis. Peter Williams (Country) and Julia Montesano (Metro) were there to witness the action, and took notes on the players, based […]
Prespakis the game-changer in Metro’s U18 victory
TWO goals in two minutes from Vic Metro captain, Maddy Prespakis opened the floodgates for her side to run away with that exact game-changing margin. Prespakis had been playing in the midfield in the first half but shifted her classy ball-use to the forward line, using her long kicks and strong hands to put the […]
Scouting notes: National AFLW Under 16s Championships
IN what was a great opportunity for the most talented Under 16s girls, Vic Country took on Vic Metro at GMHBA Stadium on Saturday morning as a curtain raiser to their Under 18s counterparts. Vic Metro got the job done in an entertaining contest, and Peter Williams (Vic Country) and Julia Montesano (Vic Metro) took […]
Knights, Ranges lead the way for Metro U16s win
IMPRESSIVE performances from the Northern Knights and Eastern Ranges contingent in the Vic Metro Under 16s side has paved the way for a dominant 41-point victory over Vic Country. Ranges’ forward Olivia Meagher booted three goals and was kicking them from everywhere in another stunning performance, backing up from her best on ground against South […]
AFLW U16 Championships: Vic Metro vs. Vic Country
VICTORIA’S top Under 16 Girls will do battle from 11.15am tomorrow morning in a curtain raiser to the National AFL Women’s Under 18s Championships at GMHBA Stadium. Both Vic Metro and Vic Country had wins against their respective opponents last week, with Vic Metro toppling South Australia and Vic Country defeating NSW/ACT. Eastern Ranges’ Olivia […]
AFLW U18 National Championships: Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
THIS year’s Vic Country side may be one of the strongest Vic Country sides ever, with many premiership players set to take the field in their home territory on Saturday. The side consists of 17 and 18 year-olds, with the 18 year-olds having a chance to be drafted by an AFLW side in the AFLW […]
Relaxed Purcell enjoying football development
LIKE a number of other talented footballers, Geelong Falcons midfielder Olivia Purcell crossed to the sport a few years ago when a friend convinced her to give it a go. From the moment she picked up the ball, it clicked and over the recent years, Purcell has gone from strength to strength in each team […]
Several hours of travel “worth it” for sport fanatic, Julia Harvey
MURRAY Bushrangers midfielder Julia Harvey travels up to three hours to get to a football training session or game. Tie this in with two nights of netball training, a night of football training, a netball and football game on the weekend, as well as basketball commitments in summer, and you have one dedicated athlete. Behind every […]
Season reviews: TAC Cup Girls – Northern Knights
THE Northern Knights were one of the most impressive TAC Cup Girls teams this season, executing a near-perfect win-loss record in 2018. The Knights defeated every team except for the Geelong Falcons, who beat them in their home-and-away encounter as well as the Grand Final. But the Knights certainly did not waste their season, showcasing […]
Passion is driving improved Haeusler to dream big
FROM camping and motorbike riding on her spare days, to working as an apprentice industrial electrician during the week, Gippsland Power’s Emily Haeusler has always enjoyed using her hands. It comes without surprise that the Power defender has improved rapidly in season 2018, with intercept marking and rarely losing a one-on-one contest as the cornerstones […]
