Dogs dare great, decision making dire
WESTERN Bulldogs coach Tam Hyett could not fault her side’s efforts in their loss to Carlton over the weekend, with the Daughters of the West going down in a tight 16-point loss. On the stats sheet the sides were fairly even, but Hyett noted it was the Blues’ ability to execute that was the difference. […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 4
ROUND 4 of the AFL Women’s competition saw Gold Coast and Geelong grab their first victories of 2025, while Essendon suffered its first defeat, and the Lions pipped the Crows yet again. Here’s what all 18 coaches had to say about their respective matches.
Scouting Notes: Sturt sets up Westies rematch
STURT has progressed to the SANFL Under 18 Grand Final after defeating reigning premier Woodville-West Torrens in Saturday’s prelim at Unley Oval. The Double Blues rode a double chance after taking out the minor premiership, setting up a qualifying final rematch with West Adelaide in Sunday’s decider. It was a valiant comeback effort from the […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 Coates Talent League – Country Quarter Finals
A PAIR of thrilling Coates Talent League quarter finals were decided at the death in the Country conference. Greater Western Victoria got the job done with a kick after the siren, while Gippsland Power survived a scare having earned Wildcard immunity last week. We took note of the top prospects an performers from both Country […]
Scouting Notes: 2025 CTL Girls Preliminary Final – Eastern vs Murray
EASTERN Ranges emphatically booked a third straight Coates Talent League Girls Grand Final place with a strong win over Murray Bushrangers. We took note of some of the top performers from the clash in the first of two scouting notes from the weekend.
Snapshot: 2025 Coates Talent League – Quarter Finals
A THRILLING round of quarter finals has seen the top-ranked Country and Metro regions advance, along with both of last year’s Grand Finalists. The four remaining sides will next battle it out in Saturday’s preliminary finals for a place the decider on September 20.
Blues’ ability to “win a different way” pleases Buck
COMING off a massive upset win over Brisbane up in the Sunshine State might have lifted the external lid a little in terms of their season expectations, but Carlton coach Matthew Buck knew his side would need to fight tooth-and-nail against a rugged Bulldogs side in Round 4 of the AFL Women’s. The Blues did […]
2025 CTLG wrap | Stingrays topple Chargers to face Ranges in decider
DANDENONG Stingrays have become the first side in three seasons to defeat Oakleigh Chargers in the finals, denying the Chargers a chance at a three-peat. Instead, the country-based side will tackle two-time runner-up Eastern Ranges in Saturday week’s Coates Talent League Girls Grand Final.
Tigers coach believes results will come
RICHMOND is one of only two AFLW teams yet to break through for a win in season 2025, with the Tigers and GWS Giants stranded on 0-4. Richmond has a better percentage and therefore sits 17th, with coach Ryan Ferguson of the opinion the players are potentially “overdoing” it in order to get results sooner. […]
Suns rise to first 2025 AFLW win
IT HAS been a tough couple of seasons for Gold Coast in the AFL Women’s. After finishing 17th in season 2024 and replacing coach Cam Joyce with Rhyce Shaw, the Suns have suffered an extensive injury list over the preseason and even in the last few weeks. Despite suffering some tough losses, Shaw’s side finally […]
