2024 Summer Series: Giant comeback to remain undefeated
GWS Giants Academy produced an impressive fourth term to run over the top of the AFL Sydney Under 22s to produce a memorable three-point win at Alan Ray Oval in Ainslie last weekend. In the second round of matches for the 2024 Summer Series, both the Swans and Giants Academies picked up victories, with the […]
2024 WAFLW Team of the Week: Round 2
CLAREMONT recorded a league-high five players in the Rookie Me Central WAFL Women’s Team of the Week for Round 2 following an impressive win over South Fremantle. The Tigers finished one ahead of their opponents (four) in a high quality game, while fellow winners East Fremantle, Swan Districts and West Perth all had three. Subiaco […]
State Academy notes: 2024 SANFLW – Round 2
ROUND 2 of the SANFL Women’s competition saw plenty of impressive performances from youngsters stand up and make their mark. We took note of how those in the State Academy performed, with all notes the opinion of the individual author.
State Academy notes: 2024 WAFLW – Round 2
WESTERN Australia’s best and brightest young stars from the State Academy took to the field for Round 2 of the WAFL Women’s competition with an AFLW Academy returning for her first state league game in 18 months. We took note of how the State Academy members performed across the four games, with all notes the […]
WAFLW Player Focus: Carys D’Addario (Swan Districts)
SWAN Districts young gun Carys D’Addario took control of the midfield against Peel Thunder en route to a best on ground performance in the Black Ducks’ 63-point win. The bottom-ager was steadfast through the middle and her game earned her our WAFLW Player Focus for Round 2. D’Addario is a strong inside midfielder who has […]
Saints rise for another crack at Tigers
MINOR premier St Mary’s will have a go at trying to knock off Nightcliff for the first time in four attempts after reaching the NTFL Men’s Premier League Grand Final. The Saints defeated Southern District by 26 points at TIO Stadium in Saturday night’s preliminary final to book their place in the decider. St Mary’s, […]
Under the Radar – SANFLW/WAFLW: Round 2
IN a new addition to season 2024, Rookie Me Central will take a weekly look at players who caught the eye outside the traditional draft pathway. This means the only players who will feature on this list are those outside the State Academies so are either mature-agers, or juniors that have not made it into […]
Q&A: Nyalli Milne (Suns Academy)
EXPLOSIVE top-ager Nyalli Milne is an eye-catching player with plenty of upside. We spoke with the Bond University and Burleigh Bombers talent at the recent Queensland Preseason Testing Day about her journey, game, hopes and dreams for the future. Q: Nyalli, tell us about your footy journey? NM: “I started back in primary school, I […]
2024 WAFLW R2 wrap: Field position key as Tigers tame Dogs
CLAREMONT’s goalkicking was perhaps the only negative in an otherwise impressive performance by the Tigers, moving to 2-0 in the 2024 WAFL Women’s season thanks to a 15-point win over contenders South Fremantle. Despite a determined effort from the Bulldogs’ young stars, the Tigers had the answers when challenged and kicked away to secure a […]
2024 SANFLW R2 wrap: Big last term sees Bays home
THREE sides moved to 2-0 on the SANFL Women’s ladder in season 2024 after victories over their respective opponents in Round 2. Glenelg, Central District and West Adelaide all picked up wins on the weekend and occupy the top three spots on the ladder. >> MOTR: Norwood 6.9 (45) defeated South Adelaide 3.7 (25) Glenelg […]
