Sharks youth set to shine in 2021
A NEW squad that has changed “dramatically”, coached by a fresh face, and a new role for one of its talented up-and-coming youngsters in Rosie Walsh has East Fremantle buoyant about the season ahead. The Sharks were back-to-back premiers in 2018-19 and then preliminary final losers last season in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) […]
South Fremantle keen to become a destination club
SOUTH Fremantle are gearing up for their second season in the Western Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s with coach Beau McCormack excited by the young group of players making their way through the club. “We’re trying to really emphasise South Fremantle as a destination club for females and the other clubs that have been around […]
Subiaco ready to roar into 2021
A NEW coach and a renewed focus will see Subiaco amongst the contenders in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s competition. After reaching the 2020 WAFL Women’s Grand Final following a few near misses after great regular seasons, the Lions just fell short against a determined Peel Thunder on the day. In 2021, Subiaco […]
Peel prepares for 2021 after “whirlwind” season
TWELVE months ago, Peel Thunder was coming off a wooden spoon with bucketloads of young talent and little expectations on them ahead of the 2020 West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s season. Fast forward to 2021, and the Thunder have turned from the hunter into the hunted, having experienced a “whirlwind” of a season to […]
Claremont prepared for 2021 despite shortened preseason
WITH a hugely interrupted 2020 season in the books, the Western Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s returns on February 20, and Claremont Women’s are looking to step up their game from last season despite a shorter preseason in the books. Head coach Andrew Di Loreto – who is also backline coach with the West Coast […]
WAFL Women’s to return on February 20
THE wait for the return of the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s competition is almost over, with the 2021 season fixture released this week and teams set to do battle from the weekend of February 20. Initially touted to start next weekend, the season was pushed back a week, with the 2021 WAFL Women’s […]
Swan Districts hopeful for 2021 after positive preseason
AFTER a tumultuous 2020 season, Swan Districts are looking for a much more stable and consistent year in 2021 as the Western Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s returns. The club is gearing up for a big season after an interrupted fixture in 2020, and even though a shortened preseason has been limited further by back-and-forth […]
2021 AFLW Preview: West Coast Eagles
WEST Coast’s inaugural AFL Women’s campaign was hardly a cakewalk, but the Eagles will be hoping for a more competitive effort in 2021 with a year of experience under their belts and some promising additions made to the squad. Set to be led by Emma Swanson once again, the West Australian side has plenty of […]
In Contention | Outsider AFL Draft prospects to consider: Western Australia
COME the end of a year like no other, there is likely to be a greater amount of hard luck stories and near misses than ever before, especially after the recent cuts to AFL list sizes. But for all that doom and gloom, the 2020 AFL Draft intake is also poised to provide some of […]
2020 State League Women’s premiers: Roosters, Thunder, Devils and Blues claim titles in memorable year
AS Australian rules football teams begin to head back to preseason training for another long year, we take a look back at the four major state league women’s competitions and the premiers from 2020. In a roll call of those who tasted ultimate glory, we reminisce with North Adelaide (SANFLW), Peel thunder (WAFLW), Yeronga South […]
