2025 Phantom AFL Draft: ‘What would RMC do?’
HOW the many dominoes will fall just about borders on common knowledge a day out from the AFL Draft, though many experts and fans alike enjoy putting on their recruiters hats nonetheless. With that in mind and a wealth of pathway football in the memory bank, we pose the question ‘What would Rookie Me Central […]
Clarke “proud” of group despite finals exit
WHILE Adelaide’s rollercoaster season ended on a dip, retiring Crows coach Matthew Clarke said he was always going to be “proud” of the playing group and the way the team went about its business on and off the field. “Immediately after a loss you’re a bit flat but ultimately its a really impressive group of […]
“Nowhere near standard” Hawks “limp to the line”
HAWTHORN coach Daniel Webster did not pull any punches when assessing his side’s second consecutive AFL Women’s straight sets finals exit. While 2024 was more of an unfortunate story of a first-time finalist, 2025 was assessed as “nowhere near standard” by the brown and gold’s senior mentor. Frustration set in after finding themselves a whopping […]
Evans enjoys breakout year for Sharks
AS FAR as unique footballing journeys go, few players will have had quite the back story that Madison Evans can attest to growing up. Now an incredibly talented tall defender with plenty of upside, the East Fremantle WAFLW best and fairest runner-up has come a long way since not even considering the code as a […]
AFL DRAFT | 2025 Indicative Draft Order
THE INDICATIVE order for this year’s AFL Draft has been locked in, although looks set to take a much different final form after the intake is over with. A combination of more bids than has ever been seen and integral trades at the front-end will turn the order on its head, but some clubs are […]
“Fun” Blues blitz Hawks with opening term demolition
IT WAS a quarter that even coach Matthew Buck could not believe, and in the blink of an eye, Carlton’s hopes to making the preliminary final skyrocketed in an unforgettable 20 minutes. The Blues piled on 4.7 (31) to 0.0 (0) against Hawthorn in a jaw-dropping opening term, the highest score the brown and gold […]
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Lilly-Ann Ryder
GOLD Coast Suns Academy is stacked to the brim with talent, and another player who is worth noting down is athletic tall utility, Lilly-Ann Ryder. The 174cm versatile type has spent time in defence with the Suns and Queensland, while playing forward for Southport. Given the volume of talent at the Suns and battle for […]
Stinear praises group contribution in semi success
WHILE the immediate focus post-game for the Dees after their 11-point semi-final win over Adelaide was on the performance of skipper Kate Hore (26 disposals, seven marks and three goals), coach Mick Stinear said it was a true team effort despite her herculean outing. “She said before the game ‘there’s no way we’re losing this’ […]
2025 AFL Draft Preview: Western Bulldogs
WESTERN Bulldogs built a finals record but landed in ninth this year, and after losing some experience over the off-season, will look to rebound with a first round draft pick. Question marks remain over what positional need the Bulldogs will target, while a father-son nominee is also in the offing later on. >> 100+ PROFILES: […]
2025 AFLW Finals preview: Hawthorn vs. Carlton
TWO RISING Victorian teams are on the hunt to reach a preliminary final with Hawthorn hoping to go one better than its straight sets exit last season, while Carlton will hope to keep its first post-season run under coach Matthew Buck going with Brisbane the awaiting opponent. IN A NUTSHELL Date: Saturday, November 15Venue: Ikon […]
