SAWFL Weekly wrap: Semi-finals
FINALS kicked off in the South Australian Women’s Football League (SAWFL) on the weekend, and Salisbury kept its premiership hopes alive with a win over Christies Beach. Now the Magpies will need to upset minor premiers Morphettville Park who were knocked off by second placed Adelaide University in the other semi-final. SALISBURY 7.8 (50)CHRISTIES […]
Scouting notes: VFLW – Round 14
MELBOURNE University, Darebin and the NT Thunder all recorded crucial wins in Round 14 of the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s competition. Our writers were there to watch these three teams on their way to victory, and noted down some of the top performers in each cracking match. Casey Demons vs. Melbourne Uni By: […]
AFLW dream burning bright for DeGiacomi
A LATECOMER to the sport, Geelong Falcons’ key forward Sachi DeGiacomi has come a long way in a few years since taking up Aussie Rules, and now she cannot let it go. “I started football in Year 9,” she said. “When one of my friends asked me to come play at a club and originally my parents […]
The run home: Eastern Ranges
EASTERN Ranges have had a low year after a big one last year, despite going out in the elimination final to Dandenong Stingrays. They have only managed the two wins this season – back-to-back – and sit eleventh overall on the TAC Cup table. They have a couple of tough matches coming up, and look […]
The run home: Dandenong Stingrays
DANDENONG Stingrays are without a doubt the premiership favourites and benchmark team of the competition. With just the one loss – a narrow defeat at the hands of Oakleigh Chargers – the Stingrays have the strongest attack and stingiest defence, and a massive 17 players who will test at various combines in October. They have […]
Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
TALENTED teenagers, thrilling wins and unforgettable moments were the highlights from the weekend in a fantastic round of football. Next year’s draft crop shines While most of the AFL Academy Level One members sat out the games at Ikon Park on Sunday, spectators got a glimpse into the talent of the 2019 National Draft crop […]
Weekly wrap: QWAFL – Semi-finals
WILSTON GRANGE has gone straight through to the Queensland Women’s Australian Football League (QWAFL) Grand Final after defeating Coorparoo in a tight contest. In the other game, University of Queensland knocked out Coolangatta Tweed to earn a face-off against Coorparoo next week. UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND 2.3 | 2.3 | 6.4 | 8.5 (53) COOLANGATTA […]
The run home: Calder Cannons
IF there was a sleeping giant in the pack of the potential finalists, it is the Calder Cannons. A side which has benefited from a number of top-agers missing during the AFL National Under 18 Championships, it is now ready to make a serious play at the pointy end of the season. They will likely […]
Scouting notes: Vic Metro vs. NSW/ACT
IN the second game at Ikon Park yesterday, Vic Metro defeated NSW/ACT in the Under 17s Futures game. We took a look at all the players from both sides. Vic Metro: By: Michael Alvaro & Ed Pascoe #2 Mitch Mellis It was the kind of performance that TAC Cup followers have come to expect from […]
Scouting notes: U17s – Vic Country vs Queensland
IN the first game at Ikon Park yesterday, Vic Country defeated Queensland in an exciting contest. We review all the players from both teams. Vic Country: By: Peter Williams and Craig Byrnes #1 Kobe Brown Had an early shot on goal on the run, but had an unlucky bounce and it went to the wrong […]
