2021 VFLW season preview: Southern Saints
THE Southern Saints are setting no ceiling on their potential in 2021 according to incoming VFLW head coach, Dale Robinson, who says her players are “super excited” to be back out on the track ahead of season proper. Previously a St Kilda AFLW development coach, Robinson has taken the reigns of the Saints-aligned reserves side […]
Footy’s back – but when and how? State by state information
THERE is plenty of information coming out left, right and centre about the return of the Aussie rules state leagues and when they kick off. Draft Central has compiled the details from each state and listed the starting dates, season details and finals dates where applicable for each of the major states that have made […]
2019 Victoria Podcast | Vic Country and Vic Metro reviews
IN a new Final Siren podcast series reviewing the AFL Women’s Under-18 Championships side-by-side, we take a look at some of the top prospects who performed strongly across all three lines, as well interviews with key players within each individual state. The fourth edition is the Victoria, and Final Siren podcast host Matthew Cocks, and […]
VFLW preview: Round 14 – Top sides have bye round as battle for top six continues
TOP two of VFL Women’s have byes this week and while a number of sides are scrabbling for a position come finals, neither Collingwood nor Southern Saints need to worry about their position on the ladder with no chance of moving down regardless of this week’s results. A big match will see sixth placed Melbourne […]
Ikon Park to host Victorian state league Grand Finals
BOTH the 2019 Victorian Football League (VFL) and VFL Women’s Grand Finals will take place at Ikon Park on Sunday September 22, after the AFL announced the decision to return to the venue in 2019. Previously the game had been held at Marvel Stadium (known as Etihad prior to this year), but a return to […]
VFL weekly wrap: Coburg wins battle of the cellar dwellers
COBURG overturned a half-time deficit to run away victors against fellow bottom two side Frankston in Round 13 of the Victorian Football League (VFL) while top two sides Richmond and Essendon extended the gap to the rest of the top eight. Casey 12.12 (84) defeated Box Hill 7.8 (50) A five goals to one third […]
VFLW weekend wash-up: Magpies dominate again as Darebin celebrates first win
COLLINGWOOD had its second straight thrashing of an opponent in a top-of-the-table clash against Western Bulldogs, making it five consecutive wins, while Darebin Falcons won their first game of the season in the clash of the two winless sides at the other end of the ladder. GEELONG 3.1 | 4.7 | 5.7 | 8.8 (56)CASEY […]
VFL weekly wrap: Bombers move into second with big percentage boost
ESSENDON defeated Port Melbourne by 69 points to move into second place on the Victorian Football League (VFL) ladder, closing the gap on Richmond, while reigning premiers Box Hill returned to the winners list with a big win over Sandringham. Geelong 19.13 (127) defeated Frankston 5.8 (38) The Cats brought Frankston back down to earth […]
VFL weekly wrap: Dolphins break through for maiden win
FRANKSTON recorded their first victory in over a year after defeating North Melbourne in Round 11 of the Victorian Football League (VFL) while the old rivals Port Melbourne and Williamstown played out a draw. Richmond 18.15 (123) defeated Coburg 6.3 (39) The Tigers dominated their old VFL-affiliates from the first bounce to the final siren […]
VFL weekly wrap: Magpies suffer again as Seagulls soar
COLLINGWOOD suffered another heavy loss in Round 10 of the Victorian Football League (VFL) falling to Casey, while Williamstown took advantage of the bye for Essendon and moved to second place on the ladder. Richmond 13.8 (86) defeated Geelong 9.9 (63) The Tigers returned to the winners list with a 23-point victory over the Cats […]
