Central Allies hold on for four-point victory over Eastern counterparts
IT was a scrappy but even start to the final match of day one of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships Round 2, seeing Central Allies 5.6 (36) defeat Eastern Allies 4.8 (32) by four points. The first quarter saw both sides struggle to hold onto possession, with both teams fighting for dominance but unable […]
Black Ducks continue to break Vic Country hearts
WESTERN Australia’s Under 16s took a leaf out of the book written by their Under 18 counterparts, breaking Vic Country hearts with a hotly contested two-point win, claimed by a Luke Polson goal late in the piece. Country broke to a slight lead after a close opening term, with either side enjoying bursts of momentum […]
Vic Metro claim victory after last quarter fight back from Western Australia
VIC Metro claimed the points over a determined Western Australia in the second game of the day at Metricon Stadium in Round 2 of the AFLW Under 18 Championships after a fast start helped them get on the front foot. In tricky weather conditions Metro proved too good in the end prevailing by 17 points […]
Barber’s four goals helps Vic Country to victory over Queensland
A four-goal performance from Murray Bushrangers’ key forward Olivia Barber, and an impressive game across the board from Country captain Lucy McEvoy has seen Vic Country knock off Queensland in a scrappy but strong start to Round 2 of the AFLW Under 18 Championships. Country came into their match against the hosts, Queensland in wet […]
Metro maintains perfect start to trump reigning champs
VIC Metro continued its winning start to the Under 16 national carnival, overcoming a wayward start to outgun South Australia 5.15 (45) to 3.6 (24) on the Southport mud pool. Rain from the day’s previous game had cleared but it was still wet under foot, making for a messy game early on. A tight opening […]
Rams make a splash in Queensland
THE Under-17 NSW/ACT Rams claimed a win in enemy territory over traditional rivals Queensland, riding the bumps for a 6.9 (45) to 3.10 (28) win in trying conditions. The game started with an arm-wrestle in the first term on a heavy track, with both sides enjoying time in their forward half but unable to convert […]
VFLW Round 9 preview: Final match of the round to define the ladder
ROUND 9 officially tips the Victorian Football League Women’s (VFLW) competition into the second half of the season, with a number of big matches this season that could have a big impact on the ladder. Collingwood will look to continue their undefeated streak as they take on Essendon, while a massive match between Western Bulldogs […]
Scouting notes: AFL U18 Championships – South Australia vs. Allies
SOUTH Australia held firm late-on to finish off its national carnival with a 17-point win over the Allies at Marvel Stadium on Wednesday. Michael Alvaro was on hand to note down some of the prominent players, with all notes opinion-based of the individual writer. South Australia: #1 Kysaiah Pickett The exciting Eagles product proved his […]
NAB League Boys Round 13 preview: Representative guns return to action
WITH the national carnival come and gone, top-end NAB League regulars are starting to filter back into action, starting with Round 13. Sandringham’s inclusions will put the Dragons in good stead for a top four clash against Western, while Oakleigh and Northern also look well replenished coming into their respective fixtures. WESTERN JETS vs. SANDRINGHAM […]
Scouting notes: AFL U18 Championships – Vic Country vs. Western Australia
WESTERN Australia took out the AFL Under-18 National Championships title with a narrow victory over Vic Country thanks to a goal after the siren. We were on hand to note down some of the prominent players, with all notes opinion-based of the individual writer. Vic Country: By: Peter Williams #2 Caleb Serong Had one of […]
