Three goals for Collingwood inspires Daisy Bateman to chase her AFLW dream
OAKLEIGH Chargers forward, Daisy Bateman grasped her opportunity to play in Collingwood’s Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s side with both hands. The 18 year-old booted three goals in the Magpies’ round four clash and got to taste her dream of playing AFLW alongside the likes of Jaimee Lambert, Brittany Bonnici and Holly Whitford. Bateman thrived […]
Scouting notes: VFLW: Round 5
COLLINGWOOD, Darebin, Richmond, NT, Casey and Geelong were the round five Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s winners. For the Magpies, Thunder and Cats, their wins extend their undefeated streaks while for the Demons, their win was their first in the competition. We watched four games on the weekend and took some notes on the standout […]
Fantastic Five: Memorable moments from the weekend
FROM feel-good debuts to memorable returns and upset victories, there were plenty of memorable moments on the weekend. John Roumeliotis returns and goals Often comeback stories can get lost in bigger narratives, but there was none more special than the return of key forward John Roumeliotis, who after three consecutive season-ending knee injuries, the Calder […]
Scouting notes: South Australia vs. Western Australia
THE National Championships kicked off yesterday, with South Australia having an imposing 89-point win over Western Australia. Here are the scouting notes by Tom Wyman and David Chapman from that game. South Australia: #14 – Izak Rankine As usual Rankine was creative and dangerous, and with his five inside 50s helping to setup his teammates. […]
South Australian talent shines with West Australian smashing
SOUTH Australia has kicked off its 2018 National AFL Under 18 Championships in superb style with a comprehensive 89-point victory against Western Australia. Lead by star-bound talent Jack Lukosius, the Croweaters were dominant across all areas, as South Australia’s top-end talent was formidable throughout the match. South Australian captain Luke Valente heavily justified his selection […]
Weekend wash-up: VFLW – Round 5
A one-point win, a bag of five goals and an inaugural Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s Dreamtime match headlined an action-packed round five. The Cats’ one-point win saw them soar to the top of the ladder, joining Collingwood and NT as the three remaining undefeated teams, as the Pies beat the previously undefeated Hawks. […]
Season reviews: TAC Cup Girls – Eastern Ranges
THE Eastern Ranges started the season in hot form, winning their first four games and putting their stamp on the competition. But the surprise loss to the previously winless Western Jets derailed their positive start to the season, as they went on to lose against the impressive Geelong Falcons shortly after. Overall Eastern had a […]
Tasmania weekly wrap: TSL top two dominate cellar dwellers; Mariners impress
THERE has been plenty of attention coming the way of the Apple Isle at the elite senior and junior levels, with a bunch of Mariners starring in the Allies trial games, while Launceston is set to host another AFL fixture at the weekend. Mariners cast eyes on Allies squad selection: With 11 Tasmanian products lacing […]
National U18 Championships preview: South Australia
By: Jamie Morgan and David Chapman For South Australia (SA), the U18 Championships kick off with their first game versus Western Australia at the home of Port Adelaide – Alberton Oval. With it widely to be considered the “super draft”, it is expected that a number of the SA talent will feature inside the Top […]
Weekend previews: VFLW – Round 5
THE Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s competition continues to roll along as we establish contending teams and star players continue to dominate the competition. A big game between two top sides in the Hawks and the Pies kicks off the round while the Bombers and the Tigers go head-to-head down at Punt Road for a […]
