Ross goes back to look towards future
QUEENSLAND defender Siobhan Ross switched ends to become more of a permanent back in 2024, with the Southport top-ager making the change in order to add a point of difference behind the ball. The predominantly tall forward was one of a number of impressive players up that end of the ground for the Maroons, so […]
Stevenson proves point with strong top-age year
ATHLETIC top-ager Stasia Stevenson had a point to prove in 2024. The Eastern Ranges AFLW draft prospect was overlooked for Vic Metro in her bottom-age season and for the Summer hub. However after a promising start to the Coates Talent League Girls season, Stevenson quickly started turning heads. “I remember last year I didn’t make […]
PINT survives Saints NTFLW thriller
REIGNING NTFL Women’s Premier League champions PINT survived an almighty scare from St Mary’s in the grand final rematch over the weekend, securing a narrow three-point victory over the Saints. In what was the Queen Ants’ second narrow win from three games, PINT remained undefeated from the opening three rounds, kicking straighter than its opposition […]
A tale of two halves as Crows storm to big win
AFTER managing to keep the Crows at bay for a half at Victoria Park, the understrength Magpies conceded 40 points after half-time to make Adelaide 43 point winners. Coming off the back of a few shaky performances against Brisbane, St. Kilda and Melbourne, the Crows have locked up a top-four spot on the ladder with […]
2024/25 NTFL/W Preview: Round 3
ANOTHER Friday night opener takes place tonight as Palmerston Magpies play host to Darwin Buffaloes in a double-header at Cazaly’s Arena, while Tiwi Bombers and Southern District face-off in the men’s competition.. The NTFL Men’s and Women’s Premier Divisions head into Round 3 with the struggling Wanderers earning a break for the weekend. We preview […]
Veerhuis “100 per cent” in for AFLW dream
FOOTBALL has always been a big part of AFLW Draft hopeful Ellie Veerhuis‘ life. The New South Wales native rose through the ranks from starting out as a youngster in Woollongong, and eventually representing the Allies at this year’s AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships. “I have two older brothers who grew up playing footy since […]
Magpies swoop in NTFLW after inaccurate first half
PALMERSTON Magpies are on the board in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Women’s Premier League after defeating Waratah in Round 2 of the 2024/25 season. Having to spend an extra week on the sidelines after copping the Round 1 bye, the Magpies made up for lost time, overcoming an inaccurate first half to win […]
TOP 5s | 2024 AFLW State Draft Combines
A RECORD-BREAKING agility test and a trio of sub-3.2-second 20m sprints highlighted some incredible results across the three AFLW State Draft Combines over the past week. State Combines consist of players with fewer nominations than those at the National Draft Combine, but have still had significant AFLW club interest, with events held in Victoria, South […]
Q&A: Zali Gallagher (Gippsland Power)
A NATURAL leader, Gippsland Power captain Zali Gallagher enjoyed a breakout top-age campaign mostly off a wing, earning Vic Country representation at the AFLW Under 18 National Championships. While experiencing the highs of football, Gallagher also experienced the lows, tearing her anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the second half of the season – her second […]
Crows win midfield battle to cruise to giant win
ON SUNDAY afternoon in the final game of the condensed fixture period, it was the Adelaide Crows that bounced back from a troubling three game run to crush the Giants at Henson Park. Coming off a two-point loss to rivals Brisbane, followed by a dour win over St. Kilda at home, then a deflating two-point […]
