Opportunity becomes a reality for Webster
REBECCA Webster first joined TAC Cup Girls side, the Murray Bushrangers as a 14 year-old. At that point in time, Webster admits the opportunity to play in a nationwide female Australian Rules competition was looking unlikely. But four years later, the 18 year-old is living out her dream; drafted by Geelong at pick seven. “I’m […]
Weekend wash-up: NTFL – Round 4
THE top sides of the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Men’s Premier League came to play on the weekend, all gaining wins over bottom four sides as the gap between fourth and fifth widened to eight points and considerable percentage. TIWI BOMBERS 14.13 (97) NIGHTCLIFF 22.12 (144) GOALS: Tiwi: D. Munkara 5, A. Tipungwuti 3, B. […]
Weekend wash-up: NTFL Women’s – Round 4
IN Round 4 of the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Women’s, Waratah continued to show its dominance, Tracy Village shot up to second place, while the Darwin Buffettes continued to display some good form. However, there was one upset that saw the Palmerston Magpies get their second win of the season. WARATAH 2.3 | 7.5 […]
Western Australia’s future stars named in state-based AFL Academy
WESTERN Australia looks set to have an excellent pool of possible draftees in 2019 and 2020, after the 28-man Western Australia AFL Academy squad was announced. Swan Districts have the most representatives with six, while East Fremantle and Perth have five apiece. The side will be coached by former West Coast spearhead Peter Sumich, and […]
Collingwood draftee, Jordyn Allen “couldn’t think of a better club to be at”
JORDYN Allen had been in contact with a couple of clubs heading into the AFL Women’s Draft. But she had no idea which club would pick her up. The Pies ended up selecting Allen at pick five, and the 18 year-old is overwhelmed about her opportunity to pull on the black and white. “I kind […]
Allied states representatives named for revamped AFL Academy
TASMANIA and the Sydney Swans Academy lead all-comers for the most players in the revamped state-based AFL Academies from the Allied sides, with six players each making the the new academy. Both Queensland academies have five players each in the side, while Greater Western Sydney (GWS) GIANTS Academy and Northern Territory have three players each. […]
Weekend previews: NTFL Women’s – Round 4
THIS week in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Women’s Premier League, the Warriors will be eager to once again show their dominance against the Wanderers and show them why they have a winning percentage of 800%. St Marys would like to recover from their embarrassing win last week, but may struggle to stand up […]
Weekend previews: NTFL – Round 4
WITH only one undefeated team remaining and one side still looking for a win, Round 4 in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) could well herald some interesting contests. TIWI BOMBERS v. NIGHTCLIFF Round 4 – Saturday October 27, 2pm Tiwi Oval Tiwi Bombers will be looking to break its season duck when it faces […]
Jasmin Stewart not ready then, but ready now
IN 2016, Jasmin Stewart entered the first ever AFL Women’s draft as a member of the All-Australian Youth Girls Team. Unfortunately, even with her credentials, she missed out, but Stewart was not surprised. Now in 2018, she has been selected by Fremantle at pick four, and according to Dockers TV, Stewart is ready to go. […]
Prepare to get Gore’d
SHE’S been a favourite from the south for a while now, but Nikki Gore is still excited after being taken with Adelaide’s first pick in the 2018 AFLW draft. “It’s an awesome experience,” she said. “I can’t wait to get started for the Crows.” Like most up and coming players, Gore played in the local […]
