AFLW Saturday Talking Points: Crows rule roost, Lions survive scare
IT was a fascinating day of AFL Women’s action as top of the table Adelaide strangled the usually potent Melbourne attack to stake its claim as the team to beat, whilst Brisbane survived a scare to overcome Geelong. In the second battle of the all undefeated sides this weekend, it was Adelaide who emerged victorious […]
Giants respond to trample inaccurate Bulldogs
FOR both the Western Bulldogs and Greater Western Sydney (GWS) Giants, who have been hit heavily with COVID, their clash on Friday served as a chance to respond and get their seasons back on track. After missing a fortnight of action, the Bulldogs were looking to find some momentum, whilst for the Giants, they looking […]
Jets fly South for NAB League Girls Round 2
ANOTHER round of NAB League Girls action is about to take place, with Western Jets coming into the fold, heading down to Tasmania as part of a five-game Saturday. Traditional rivals Oakleigh Chargers and Sandringham Dragons will do battle on Sunday to round out the weekend in what will provide plenty of highlights for spectators.
Pressure-packed Molesworth enjoys challenges
DESPITE only picking up a footy a few years back, Gippsland Power‘s Alisha Molesworth has certainly filled up her CV. Since first bursting onto the scene, Molesworth has already tasted individual success at local level, winning a league and club best and fairest in 2021, to go with her Vic Country Under 17s representation. “I […]
Rucking Russell upskills in offseason
AS a ruck at any level of football, it would be easy to define the success of said role by seemingly the most relevant parameter – hitouts. While Western Jets tall Krystal Russell led said stat across the NAB League Girls regular season in 2021, she has looked to upskill as the Jets head into […]
AFLW Thursday Talking Points: Dockers flex muscles over Magpies
IN a blockbuster top four match, both Collingwood and Fremantle came into the match undefeated. On the night, the Dockers showed their authority, and why they are a genuine premiership contender, winning by 31 points, 5.8 (38) to 1.1 (7) at Victoria Park. The Dockers also held Collingwood to the Magpies’ lowest ever AFLW score […]
PODCAST | Game Sense – Episode 6
EPISODE six of GAME SENSE is out now. The latest Australian rules football podcast sees host and Rookie Me Central AFL/W Draft Editor Michael Alvaro, join Chief Editor Peter Williams and women’s football analyst Alyce Collett on Game Sense. Episode six features interviews from a couple rising NAB League Girls stars, analyses the full first […]
Glenelg “still hunting” in search of second flag
GLENELG Women’s premiership coach Jason Fairall has no intention of seeing his team being resigned to a one-time premiership side. Though breaking through for the Bays’ maiden premiership was something to celebrate and cherish in the wake of the 2021 season, once the preparations began for 2022, it was full steam ahead. “The fact of […]
Player Focus: NAB League Girls – Zarlie Goldsworthy
FEW, if any have ever had a debut nearly as eye-catching in the NAB League Girls as Murray Bushrangers newcomer Zarlie Goldsworthy. Coming from a multi-sport background with soccer and cricket, the top-age talent came into the Bushrangers program and was earmarked as one to watch by assistant coach Mario de Santa-ana. “She’s come in […]
Covid chaos keeps AFLW on its toes
THE AFL’s Health and Safety Protocols have ensure that there have been AFL Women’s fixture changes for the third weekend in a row, but there are still some enthralling matches coming our way this weekend. This includes two matches between the four remaining undefeated sides this season. Collingwood vs Fremantle Tonight at 5:40pm AEDTVictoria Park […]
