2024 AFLW Week 10 Preview: Friday
THE FINAL round and second half of Indigenous round in the 2024 AFL Women’s (AFLW) season kicks off tonight with a match with plenty on the line for both sides. Hosts Geelong are looking to pull off a minor miracle and make finals this season, while the travelling Crows will be looking to get some […]
WA names 2024/25 Summer squads
WESTERN Australia’s brightest footballing prospects over the next couple of years will be put through their paces in the coming months after the state named both its male and female Under 18s Summer squads. The squads, comprised of 84 athletes will take part in a three-month program that runs from the end of November – […]
Jordan’s journey brings great rewards despite obstacles
INJURIES are never fun, and that was something Collingwood AFLW utility Jordan Ivey learnt the hard way. Heading into last season things were looking promising for Ivey as her stint at Melbourne was starting to develop heading into its second season after crossing from Geelong, then things got derailed thanks to a chronic plantar fasciitis […]
Waratah down Saints in NTFL upset
DESPITE their respective two different starts to the NTFL Men’s Premier League season, Waratah has reminded fans the title is a wide open race, downing reigning premiers St Mary’s by 11 points at Gardens Oval last weekend. The ‘Tahs booted four goals to one in the opening term, and held the Saints at bay throughout […]
Tiwi keeps in touch with top NTFLW sides
A FAST start against Darwin Buffettes ensured Tiwi Bombers remained within striking distance of the top NTFL Women’s Premier League sides after four rounds. The Bombers booted four goals to one in the opening term and held Darwin at arms-length after that to record a 30-point victory at TIO Stadium on Saturday. The Bombers boast […]
Cox’s near-perfect score lights up Combine
AN INCREDIBLE athletic performance from Bendigo Pioneers’ Lavinia Cox saw her record a near-perfect Physical Performance Rating (PPR) across the four National and State Draft Combines that took place earlier this month. Following in the footsteps of now-Swan Holly Cooper who won with a score of 95 last year, Cox dazzled her way to a […]
Ross goes back to look towards future
QUEENSLAND defender Siobhan Ross switched ends to become more of a permanent back in 2024, with the Southport top-ager making the change in order to add a point of difference behind the ball. The predominantly tall forward was one of a number of impressive players up that end of the ground for the Maroons, so […]
Blues win thriller over Pies
CARLTON have bounced back onto the AFLW winners list, seeing off a dogged Collingwood outfit by four points at Victoria Park on Sunday afternoon to defeat the Pies for the first time in five years. Speaking to the media post-game, Carlton coach Mathew Buck shared his reactions after another tight finish. “We always knew Collingwood […]
Lions run rampant over Swans to secure double chance
DESPITE some inaccurate goal kicking across the first three quarters, the Brisbane Lions cruised to a 68 point win against the Sydney Swans on the weekend. At three quarter time, the Lions were ahead of the Swans by 32 points, having kicked 5.9. This was blown out to 11.12.78 to close the match. Sticking with […]
