Hard-working Taylor Pescud thriving in team sport
WESTERN Australia (WA) Under 18 representative, Taylor Pescud was never accustomed to a team sport as a child. Coming from a horse riding background, Pescud was used to being on her own in the sport. But once she picked up a football, she didn’t look back. “I really loved playing a team sport,” Pescud said. […]
Brown learning off others to succeed
MURRAY Bushrangers bottom-ager, Millie Brown loves to learn. She has had the privilege in being able to learn in one of the leading TAC Cup Girls sides, alongside coach, Sam Ahmet and AFL Women’s Academy member, Rebecca Webster. Brown says people like this not only help her learn, but make the learning process an enjoyable […]
Weekend preview: NTFL Women’s – Round 2
THE reigning premiers return to the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Women’s competition, after having a bye in Round 1. The Warriors will face the Southern Districts while in other games, Wanderers will take on Pint, Nightcliff goes head-to-head against Palmerston and Tracy Village does battle against Darwin. WARATAH V SOUTHERN DISTRICTS Round 2- […]
Weekend previews: NTFL – Round 2
With Round 1 in the books and a few surprise results to boot, Round 2 looks like dishing up a few intriguing contests that could set the tone for clubs vying for a top five spot. WARATAH v. TIWI BOMBERS Round 2 – Saturday October 13, 2:30pm TIO Stadium, Darwin The first match of Saturday’s […]
Consistent Radovanovic always looks to lead the way
IT IS commonplace that the more ever-present and reliable players of a squad are the ones to take a back seat to the superstars, but that is not the case for Stefan Radovanovic at the Western Jets. In a team that boasts the likes of draft fancies Xavier O’Halloran, Zak Butters, Buku Khamis and Daly […]
Season reviews: VFLW – NT Thunder
THE NT Thunder was one of the most dominant sides of the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s season. The Thunder suffered a shock exit in the finals but nonetheless should be proud of a remarkable debut season in the VFLW. Position: 3rd Win-loss: 11-3 Percentage: 193% Results: Round 1: Defeated Darebin by 54 points […]
Season reviews: VFLW – Melbourne University
MELBOURNE University endured a difficult Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s season, suffering both close and hefty losses. The Mugars enjoyed plenty of individual success but could only record five season wins. They will be hoping to better their win-loss tally next season. Position: 9th Win-loss: 5-9 Percentage: 78% Results: Round 1: Lost against Geelong […]
Weekend wash-up: NTFL Women’s – Round 1
A COUPLE of close games highlighted the evenness of the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Women’s league this season. St Marys was the only team who secured a massive win, while Tracy Village secured a comfortable win. Southern Districts and Pint were the teams that were made to work for their victories, playing in exciting […]
Season reviews: VFLW – Hawthorn
THE premiers of the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s competition were one of the in-form teams throughout the season. The Hawks scraped through for some close wins while also showing their dominance with some big victories. Position: 2nd (Premiers) Win-loss: 12-2 Percentage: 180% Results: Round 1: Defeated Essendon by 39 points Round 2: Defeated […]
AFLW Draft preview: Brisbane
BRISBANE has lost a fair few names from its best side over the off-season, but has terrific depth which has seen the Lions make two consecutive Grand Finals. Lauren Arnell arrives at the club to give some vital experience, while young gun Brianna McFarlane signed on as a rookie last week. With the young talent […]
