Young leader tackles challenges head-on
WEST Australian, Shannon Whale knows how to deal with fresh challenges. Since starting her football career at Pinjarra Tigers, Whale has played for four local clubs, captaining two of them, and winning two flags in the process. Her story, which includes making the cross-country trek to Victoria in search of improvement – is one of a […]
Weekend wash-up: VFLW – Round 15
HAWTHORN has spoiled the party for the Northern Territory (NT) Thunder in Round 15 of the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s, knocking them back to second on the ladder after a 25-point win at TIO Stadium. Collingwood regained top spot on the ladder with a big win over the Southern Saints, while the other top-four […]
Weekly wrap: NSW/ACT state leagues
WITH many seasons coming to a close and finals in full swing, plenty of Under 18 NSW/ACT stars stood up to the occasion on the weekend across the various state leagues. In the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division, Jemima Wrigley featured in the Southern Power’s 23-point loss against the Auburn-Penrith Giants. Her side will face Angela Priftis’ Giants again […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Final five locked in for September
ROUND 20 loomed as the most important weekend of the Colts season to date with a number of teams fighting for the opportunity to play in September, that special time of year when reputations are made. Which teams coped best with the pressure? Read ahead to find out. Round 20 WAFL Colts wrap. South Fremantle […]
Scouting notes: Round 15 Metro
AFTER publishing the Country Triple Header notes yesterday, we headed down to Avalon Airport Oval in wet and wild conditions to watch the six Metro sides do battle, and take note of some of the performers that received a combine invitation, represented Vic Metro or played in the Under 17 Futures game last weekend. Western […]
Scouting notes: TAC Cup – Round 15 Country
WE braved the chilly weather at Ballarat to take notes on some of the top performers in the Country Triple Header, while tomorrow we will post those top performers from today’s Metro Triple Header. The players were focused on either have received a state combine invitation, represented Vic Country or played in the Under 17 […]
Weekend Previews: TAC Cup – Round 15
TAC Cup football is back and with two rounds left, the end of the season is near. For the penultimate round of action there are some big guns back, while others head out to play the Herald Sun Shield Grand Final on the MCG tomorrow. GIPPSLAND POWER v. MURRAY BUSHRANGERS Round 15 – Saturday, […]
Queensland weekly wrap: QFA finals set to go
WITH the AFL regular season all but wrapping up in a couple of rounds, after this weekend’s Q-Clash, the QFA finals series is set to get underway across the state. Elsewhere, Australian International Islamic College Brisbane claimed their second consecutive Bachar Houli Cup victory. QFA finals footy gets underway The first week of finals footy gets […]
Weekend previews: VFLW – Round 15
WITH just two weeks remaining in the home and away season, the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s ladder is really beginning to take shape. Following its huge win over Collingwood last week, the NT Thunder now sits in top spot (44 points) with just one game remaining on their schedule. Collingwood (42 points) and Hawthorn […]
Juggling multiple sports no problem for passionate Rachel Dunstan
SOUTH Australia Under 18 representative, Rachel Dunstan has always played netball and basketball. After seeing an online registration link for the Under 18 South Australian football side last year, she thought she would add another sport to her belt. Little did she know that she would discover a love for the sport and face a […]
