Scouting notes: 2023 AFLW U18s – Queensland vs. Vic Country
QUEENSLAND got on the board in the 2023 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, defeating Vic Country in a competitive match at Brighton Homes Arena on Sunday. As always we took note of some of the top performers from the day in our Scouting notes. All notes are the opinion of the individual author.
2023 Coates Talent League POTW: Round 14
EASTERN Ranges bottom-ager Christian Moraes is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week for Round 14 after posting huge numbers in his side’s win over Murray on Saturday. The midfielder was everywhere, racking up a round-high 43 disposals, six marks, 12 inside 50s and one goal. He edged out fellow 2006-born talent Levi Ashcroft […]
Hawks eager to continue upward trajectory
HAWTHORN assistant coach Lou Wotton says her side is looking to build on the improvement from last year ahead of the upcoming AFLW season. The Hawks won three matches last year, and announced themselves as a side to watch in the coming seasons with some noticeable growth by the time the fixture wrapped. Wotton says […]
Snapshot: 2023 Coates Talent League – Round 14
THE COATES Talent League returned over the weekend, with Round 14 spelling five more games as finals fast approach. Four fixtures fell on a super Saturday of pathway football – catch up on all the action in a snapshot.
Vics overcome fast-finishing Sandgropers to take title
VICTORIA completed the double at the School Sport Australia 15 and Under Championships in Ballarat over the weekend as the Vic Navy boys defeated Western Australia to take out the title. Going undefeated throughout the tournament, Vic Navy followed up the girls’ victory with one of their own, having to hold off a fast-finishing Western […]
Navy navigates Queensland defence to take out title
VICTORIA Navy turned around a loss to Queensland earlier in the week to defeat the Maroons in the match that mattered most, winning the 15 and Under Girls title at the School Sport Australia Championships. Penetrating the the Maroons’ defence en route to the title, Navy made the most of a breeze and their chances […]
Season 8 AFLW Preseason matches confirmed
TWO weeks of competitive preseason action was announced by the AFL on Friday, with the AFL Women’s match simulation training and practice match opponents, dates, times and venues all locked in. On August 11-12, all 18 clubs will take part in a match simulation training against an opponent, while a week later on August 18-20, […]
Queensland completes Country crusade
A COUPLE of 2007-born stars set Brighton Homes Arena alight, as Queensland midfielder Ava Usher and forward Dekota Baron proved too much to handle for a gallant Vic Country side, running out 30-point winners on Sunday. Usher was everywhere across four quarters, roaming up and down the ground, winning the ball with ease and causing […]
Port pinch premiership in nail-biting grand final
PORT Melbourne has claimed the 2023 VFLW premiership, defeating Collingwood by 12 points in a thrilling decider. In conditions that were less than ideal, the Borough outlasted a valiant Magpies outfit that led at various stages of the match, including in the final term. However, Port Melbourne rallied in the fourth, locking the ball in […]
