WAFLW 23 Under 23 in 2023: #12 Liliana Grassenis
AS PART of a new series leading into the 2023 Western Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s season, we count down 23 players to watch who are under 23. We are only looking at those players who were born January 1, 2000 or later, have played a WAFL Women’s senior match and have never been on […]
Connection the key to flying Eagles
BOASTING an abundance of youth across the team, Woodville-West Torrens are searching for stronger connections and offence in 2023 as the Eagles hope to soar up the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s ladder. The Eagles finished seventh last season in coach Narelle Smith‘s first year as head coach, jumping off the bottom of […]
“Phenomenal” Claremont talents eye Overage Draft
A DEDICATED ruck and overage defender are more than capable of stepping up from the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s competition into the AFL Women’s according to Claremont coach Jack Schwarze. Matilda Dyke – who turns 21 in 12 days – and 19-year-old Mackenzie Webb, as well as ex-Docker Jasmin Stewart are three players […]
Mead raring to go for 2023 return
AFTER a couple of injury and COVID-related interrupted seasons, Sydney Uni recruit Keiley Mead is keen to only look ahead as she chases her AFL Women’s dream. The NSW/ACT-based defender/wing was a rising talent in the AFL Sydney competition for Southern Power before the an ankle injury and COVID-19 cancellations put a line through her […]
WAFLW 23 Under 23 in 2023: #13 Tyla Fitzgerald
AS PART of a new series leading into the 2023 Western Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s season, we count down 23 players to watch who are under 23. We are only looking at those players who were born January 1, 2000 or later, have played a WAFL Women’s senior match and have never been on […]
Suns announce 2023 U18 boys academy
THE 2023 Gold Coast Suns Under 18 boys academy has been finalised, with 40 players selected among a bumper squad. Spanning four age groups (2004-2007 born), the latest intake features a trio of AFL Academy members and players who will strut their stuff in vast expanses of the nation. Set to briefly turn out in […]
Dawes earmarks 2023 as “learning” year for West
DESPITE winning both trial games and having the belief that the his side can compete for a finals spot, new West Adelaide coach Bruce Dawes admitted this season was as much about “learning” as anything else. The Bloods knocked off eventual premiers North Adelaide in Round 1 last year, before injuries and retirements took their […]
Squad | 2023 GIANTS Academy: U18 Boys
GREATER Western Sydney (GWS) has released its Under 18 and 16 male squads for the 2023 season, with 52 players making the cut in the elder category. Three Giants Academy graduates were drafted to Western Sydney last year, and there promises to be a few more in the frame over the next year. We highlight […]
VFL & VFLW Round 1 fixtures revealed
THE AFL has released Round 1 fixtures for the 2023 VFL and VFLW seasons, set to both get underway on the weekend of March 24-26. Aligning with Round 2 of the AFL Premiership season, the opening weekend of state league action will see both competition’s premiers unfurl their flags. >> SCROLL to see the full […]
Dashing dozen for Motlop in Wanderers’ NTFL win
AN INCREDIBLE dozen goals to former AFL forward Steven Motlop has resulted in Wanderers having a massive 90-point win over Tiwi Bombers in their Round 16 match at Gardens Oval. The Wanderers have not had the best season thus far in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Men’s Premier League, but picked up their fifth […]
