Team selection: VFLW – Round 10
THERE will be some close battles anticipated in round 10 of the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s season with the Casey Demons taking on Richmond and Carlton taking on Williamstown. Many teams have bought in AFLW heavyweights ahead of their clashes, making for some interesting clashes across the weekend. DAREBIN v. NT THUNDER Round […]
Scouting notes: AFLW U18 Championships – Wednesday, July 11
THE story of the day was Queensland getting an upset win over Vic Metro in the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships in a wonderful performance. The other winners of the day were in-form teams, Vic Country and Western Australia. Julia Montesano and Peter Williams were there to take notes on all the action that unfolded. Queensland vs. Vic […]
Scouting Notes: U16 National Championships – Division Two
WE headed down to Metricon Stadium on Tuesday to watch Tasmania take on Northern Territory and Queensland face off against NSW/ACT in the Under 16 National Championships. Michael Alvaro was on hand to take notes at the games. Tasmania vs. Northern Territory Tasmania: #12 Will Harper Harper was arguably the best afield with a dominant […]
Team Selection: TAC Cup – Round 12a
ROUND 12 of the TAC Cup is split over two weekends, with just the one Saturday and two Sunday games this weekend, but teams will be near full strength given the bye in school football and the end of the National Under 18 Championships. OAKLEIGH CHARGERS v. CALDER CANNONS Round 12 – Saturday, July 14, 11amWarrawee […]
Number Crunching: VFLW – Round 9
WE ARE over halfway through of the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s Competition and as round nine has drawn to a close, we look into the stat that defines the game- kicking. Whether it be a keen defender who can get the ball far out of trouble, a midfielder who knows how to get the […]
Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
MEMORABLE milestones, big goal hauls and the next generation of stars were among the memorable moments from the weekend (and early in the week). Pies show steel for Sidebottom Steele Sidebottom has been a mainstay in the Collingwood lineup since his debut in Round Seven, 2009. On Sunday, his teammates showed their gratitude for his […]
Queensland weekly wrap: Future stars do Queensland proud on centre stage
WITH both the Under 18 girls and Under 16 boys National Championships hitting the Gold Coast, there was a rare chance for Queensland youngsters to strut their stuff in front of a home crowd on the big stage. With important wins across all levels, it’s fair to say they did the State proud. Strong performances […]
Western Australia bounces back from loss with 30-point win against Eastern Allies
A GREAT team performance from Western Australia has secured them a rebound win, as they defeated the Eastern Allies 7.3 (45) to 2.3 (15). Captain, Sabreena Duffy and AFLW Academy member, McKenzie Dowrick were the standouts of the day, and were well complemented by the likes of Matilda Sergeant and Emma O’Driscoll. Up forward, it […]
Farquharson’s back-to-back majors seals memorable Maroons win
QUEENSLAND has caused the upset of the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships so far by toppling Vic Metro in a thriller today. The Maroons were sensational throughout the match, never giving in and always fighting back every time Metro looked to be getting away. Led brilliantly by Lily Postlethwaite in the midfield and Zimmorlei Farquharson […]
Keeping Tabs: Standout players from Round 16
A HOST of first round picks from last year shone in Round 16, as the top Rising Star favourites cement a place in their respective team’s 22s. Tim Kelly The mature-aged Geelong midfielder was once again brilliant in his sides win over the Swans at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Having displayed his class, cleanness and […]
