TSL Women’s weekly wrap: Round 18
A potential Grand Final preview was played in this round, with ladder-leader, Glenorchy taking on second-placed Clarence. In Round 18, it was the Roos who came out on top, but the Magpies will certainly want revenge in the finals. Meanwhile, third-placed Launceston got the perfect preparation for finals with a big win over cellar-dwellers, Burnie. […]
Scouting notes: WAFL Colts – Round 21 – Super Sunday
IN round 21 of the WAFL, the Colts had a “Super Round” held at Domain Stadium on Sunday August 26. Up first was East Fremantle v South Fremantle at 10am. Following that was Peel Thunder against East Perth, and Subiaco v Perth was the final game. On Saturday, Swan Districts hosted Claremont at Steel Blue […]
From not trying out for state to being a key player: Sergeant flourishes in football
LAST year, Western Australia’s (WA) Matilda Sergeant did not try out for the state side, despite coming up the ranks in Auskick, Youth Girls and League football. Sergeant was instead asked to be a part of the side, and is so glad that she was approached to do so. “I did not actually try out […]
Salisbury claims 2018 SAWFL premiership
AN inspirational fourth-quarter surge from Salisbury has resulted in a come-from-behind grand final win in the South Australian Women’s Football League (SAWFL). Salisbury’s Nicole Baker was named best-on-ground for her side after kicking a blinder of a goal in the last quarter to complement her high work ethic throughout the day. South Australia Under 18 forward, Katelyn Rosenzweig was […]
Straight into state; Madison Bennett’s incredible transition into football
JUST last year, Madison Bennett gave up a promising career in soccer and discovered her passion for Australian Rules football. She saw a link for the South Australia Under 18 trials and tried out, having never played competitive football before. Not only had she never played competitive football before, but Bennett was not even aware […]
Wilston Grange claims QWAFL flag with come-from-behind victory
WILSTON Grange has claimed the 2018 Queensland Women’s Australian Football League (QWAFL) premiership with a come-from-behind victory over a determined Coorparoo outfit on the weekend. The Grand Final was tight and contested as expected, and the Kings looked to be switched on from the first bounce. The tide turned on the back of an inspirational […]
Weekly wrap: NSW/ACT state leagues
A SECOND player from the NSW/ACT contingent that travelled to the Gold Coast for the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships has emerged as a premiership player this year, while a number of others had the week off due to their sides making their respective grand finals. Murray Bushrangers star, and NSW/ACT defender, Eloise Ashley-Cooper became […]
Western Australia weekly wrap: Bulldogs loom large as finals wildcard
THE final round of the home and away season saw a ‘Super Sunday’ of action with three games played at Domain Stadium. While the final five was locked in, a precious double chance was still up for grabs with East Fremantle and Swan Districts jostling for that third position. With Swans playing on Saturday, East […]
South Australia weekly wrap: Big names shine in school champs
ALL eyes this week were on the huge Schools Championship clash with big draft names on show. Across the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) levels, young talent continued to make key contributions to their sides. As the minor rounds wind down for some clubs, the finals for others will be a great opportunity for […]
WAWFL Weekly wrap: Preliminary finals
IT was a big week of preliminary finals in the Western Australian Women’s Football League (WAWFL), with two Peel Thunderbirds playing off in a Grand Final this weekend, while their seniors stumbled at the last hurdle. Subiaco took their place in the last game of the season while Claremont (Reserves) and East Fremantle (Rogers Cup) […]
