2022 NAB League Girls: Round 3 wrap
ROUND 3 of the 2022 NAB League Girls season was headlined by a Country themed triple-header on Sunday, as Craigieburn hosted four of the weekend’s six fixtures. Among the results, Eastern Ranges remained undefeated, Oakleigh Chargers got back on track, and Dandenong Stingrays continued their fearsome form. We recap the action from each game in […]
2022 VFLW Season Preview – Carlton
THE 2022 VFL Women’s season is almost here, so it is time to take a look at each of the competing teams and see where they sit as another season approaches. Today, Rookie Me Central takes a look at Carlton, who will be looking to make the next step in 2022. In 2021, Carlton almost […]
Captain Condon helps Rebels come together
OPPORTUNITY is one of the key reasons Lilli Condon has landed back at the Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels in 2022, with the over-ager named captain as one of the region’s more experienced prospects. Having played a key part in her side’s run to a remarkable finals victory last year, Condon is looking to help […]
AFLW Round 5 – Sunday Talking Points
ROUND 5 of the 2022 AFL Women’s season came and went over the weekend, seen out by a trio of fixtures on Sunday. The Western Bulldogs, Adelaide and North Melbourne were the victors in a trio of clashes played across Melbourne, and we take a look at the key talking points to come out of […]
Crowley continues search for improvement
DESPITE missing out on most players’ ultimate goal of being drafted, 2021 was a “rewarding” year for Neve Crowley. The Calder Cannons and Essendon VFLW utility built on the promise she showed since making her NAB League Girls debut in 2019, ending her campaign via representative honours with Vic Metro. Back with both the Cannons […]
Gilmour aims to impart experience on Power
RETURNING as an over-ager now the NAB League Girls has returned to an Under 18s format, Macie Gilmour is looking to be a leader for her Gippsland Power teammates. The midfielder/forward is a 2003-born talent who has chosen to return to the Power in 2022, having come through the program over the past few years […]
Athletic Lyne constantly learning
HAVING played for a multitude of junior clubs on the Mornington Peninsula, Dandenong Stingrays‘ Bianca Lyne is not afraid of change. Now, the talented ruck is eyeing off becoming more versatile as she continues to track towards her top-age year. “I started playing football when I was 12 for Tyabb,” Lyne said. “Then I moved […]
AFLW Saturday Talking Points: Lions and Dees fly high
IN a big day of AFL Women’s Brisbane and Melbourne stood tall against Collingwood and Gold Coast respectively in the two AFL Women’s games that took place yesterday. Here are the talking points from the match. By: Elly Kirlis In tough, windy conditions in Maroochydore, after a tough start to their premiership title defence, the […]
From SANFLW To AFLW, Allen continues to shine on the field
GROWING up to play for Eastlake in Canberra, winning premierships and making the most of her opportunities, Najwa Allen is hoping to continue to help the Adelaide make the finals once again in 2022 and be a key player in the side. Allen opened up firstly on what got her into playing football, reflecting on […]
Sydney announces inaugural AFLW coach
YESTERDAY it was announced that former North Melbourne AFLW coach and Collingwood AFLW assistant coach Scott Gowans would be the inaugural coach of the Sydney Swans when they enter the AFLW in the 2023 season. Gowans told the Sydney Swans website that he was excited at the opportunity. “It’s a great opportunity to be a […]
