Hornets sting Sharks to reach QAFLW decider
ASPLEY Hornets have stunned minor premiers Southport with a terrific last quarter to come from behind and book their place in the 2023 QAFL Women’s Grand Final. The Hornets trailed by five points at the last change, but booted the only two goals of the final term to run over the top of the Sharks […]
Snapshot: 2023 Coates Talent League – Round 16
A SERIES of one-sided results told the tale of Round 16 in the Coates Talent League, as the competition rolled into its penultimate home-and-away weekend. We take you through all the results, key numbers and top performers from each game in a snapshot.
2023 Coates Talent League POTW: Round 16
GWV Rebels forward Lachlan Charleson is our Coates Talent League Player of the Week for Round 16 after bagging eight goals in his side’s 48-point win over Bendigo. The diminutive top-ager set a lively tone inside 50, registering 12 scoring shots from 22 disposals and five marks. He hit a purple patch during term three, […]
Country crack first win, down WA
VIC Country won its first match of the 2023 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships, defeating Western Australia in a thrilling nine-point contest. In an odd game of sorts, seven of the match’s 11 goals were kicked in the opening term, before Country kicked three of the last four to run out 6.7 (43) to 5.4 […]
PREVIEW | 2023 Coates Talent League – Round 16
A PAIR of double-headers headline the action in Round 16 of the Coates Talent League, the penultimate home-and-away weekend this season. The fixture is back out to a bumper six games, and we preview each of them with a look at the form guide and all the players to watch. >> Rolling Rankings: Top 40 […]
PREVIEW | QAFLW W2 Finals: Sharks and Hornets face off for grand final spot
JUST one spot remains in the 2023 QAFL Women’s Grand Final with either Southport Sharks or Aspley Hornets to meet Bond University in next week’s decider. The preliminary final kicks off from 2pm tomorrow with a full house expected at Fankhauser Reserve where the minor premiers are favourites to take home the title. SOUTHPORT vs. […]
2023 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division Preview: Week 1 finals
ONLY five teams remain in the hunt for the 2023 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Division title with the post-season finals series kicking off from tomorrow. Minor premiers UTS Bats have rightfully earned a week off, with reigning premiers East Coast Eagles taking on Manly Warringah Wolves in the qualifying final, while Macquarie University Goannas clash […]
Sheridan taking nothing for granted after ACL return
IN the wake of over-ager Brooke Sheridan realising her dream of making it onto an AFL Women’s list, the newest Brisbane Lions footballer will never forget her journey. The talented forward was a promising prospect set for a huge 2022 season, but an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury derailed that year. Missing out on a […]
The Contenders: 2023 RMC Medal
THE NEXT two Coates Talent League rounds will determine who takes out this year’s Rookie Me Central Medal, with just four players left with a mathematical chance of taking out the honour. Leading the race is Tasmanian midfielder Colby McKercher, and we outline every contender’s path to the medal. >> 2022 Winner: Cadman takes out […]
AFLW U18s Player Focus: Kiera Whiley (Vic Metro)
WESTERN Jets skipper and AFLW Academy member Kiera Whiley is a good all-round player who can be a natural contested ball-winner, or slot onto a flank or a wing when required. In Vic Metro’s victory over Vic Country, Whiley almost exclusively played inside midfield, where she ran at an elite 80 per cent in both […]
