Former netballer Purcell take rapid rise in her stride
THERE have been plenty of impressive performers that have picked up the oblong ball after testing themselves with a round one, and Sandringham Dragons’ Marguerite Purcell is no different. The former netballer played in a premiership with Caulfield Grammar in 2018, and became a staple of the Dragons’ midfield in 2019. The speedy winger showed […]
WAFL Colts weekly wrap: Swans back on winners list after downing South Fremantle
THERE was only the one game this week in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Colts, with bottom placed South Fremantle taking on last years runners-up Swan Districts. Despite being the only game on the fixture list, there was plenty on the line especially for the Black and Whites. WAFL Colts wrap: Round 16 South […]
Notman enjoys pathway journey
THE journey rather than the destination has driven Gippsland Power and Vic Country versatile tall, Shanara Notman. The talented athlete has tried her hand at basketball, netball and athletics; still involved in the first two as well as the oblong shaped ball sport. Not many outside the Gippsland Power pathway would have known much about […]
VFLW preview: Round 12 – Top-of-the-table clash for Magpies and Tigers
ROUND 12 of VFL Women’s is set to be a big one, with two of the top three facing off in what could set the tone for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, Hawthorn have their second bye as sides begin to prepare for the final five rounds of the season. WILLIAMSTOWN v. ESSENDON Round […]
Scouting notes: WAFL Colts – East Fremantle vs. Peel Thunder
IN Round 15 of the Simply Energy West Australian Football League (WAFL) Colts competition, East Fremantle defeated Peel Thunder by 13 points at New Choice Homes Park on Saturday morning. Below were the best players in the game. EAST FREMANTLE #8 Owen Dann The Geraldton product was playing as a half-back flanker and showed promising […]
VFLW wrap: Round 11 – Richmond drops three on the trot and Casey victory
ROUND 11 of the VFL Women’s saw Casey Demons finally break an eight match losing streak with an impressive win over NT Thunder, while Richmond’s current losing streak extended with a third loss in a row. Meanwhile, Collingwood remain at the top of the ladder after a narrow win against Melbourne Uni and Southern Saints […]
South Australian weekly wrap: Glenelg pounces as Roosters win battle of the birds
A MASSIVE shake-up in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) League competition saw Adelaide lose to last placed North Adelaide, while Glenelg took full advantage of the upset, downing Port Adelaide to move outright top of the table. With the top-age Under 18s stars back in the sides for a second week, there were […]
WAFL Colts weekly wrap: Sharks play spoilers again to end Peel’s winning run
THERE was only three games in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Colts competition this week, but there was certainly no lack of storylines. WAFL Colts wrap: Round 15 East Fremantle 10.9 (69) defeated Peel 8.9 (57) A rejuvenated East Fremantle caused one of the upsets of the WAFL Colts season by defeating the red […]
VFL Women’s Round 11 preview: High-stakes clashes headline weekend
ROUND 11 of the VFL Women’s competition will see a relatively even weekend of gameplay, with little matches being played between sides at opposite ends of the ladder. Richmond will look to bounce back from two losses in a row, while Williamstown once again have an opportunity to jump up off the bottom of the […]
VFLW weekend washup: Tigers downed as Casey drop seven on the trot
ANOTHER massive round in the VFL Women’s competition saw premiership contenders Richmond dealt a shocking loss, while Casey made it seven losses in a row after going down to Western Bulldogs. CARLTON 1.0 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 3.6 (24)HAWTHORN 1.5 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.6 (24) GOALS Carlton: B. Gurr 2, S. Hosking.Hawthorn: […]
