Roos hop to 45-point Docker demolition
NORTH Melbourne sent a message to the rest of the AFL Women’s competition as it played a fierce game of keepings off to run out 45-point winners over Fremantle on the road. Travelling west revealed no fears for the blue and white stripes as the Kangaroos took control after half-time to storm to a 10.6 […]
Prespakis powers Bombers in ‘Bool breakthrough
IT WAS billed as a battle of the Prespakis’ pre-game and while both had their big moments, it was Essendon’s elder sibling Madi Prespakis who came away with the chocolates, and the four points over sister Georgie in the Bombers’ 10-point upset win over Geelong. Despite not scoring in the first term, and trailing by […]
Frederick’s form continues as Pies cage Lions
COLLINGWOOD reinvigorated ruck Sabrina Frederick has enjoyed a purple patch of form since a disappointing Round 1, culminating in a head-to-head battle win against Lions star Tahlia Hickie over the weekend. Frederick’s Pies claimed a come-from-behind five-point win over Brisbane at Brighton Homes Arena. Sabrina Frederick Ave Stats Club Games Disposals Marks Hitouts Tackles Clearances […]
Blue Heaven? Carlton climbs further into finals contention
DON’T look now, but Carlton may have snuck into the AFLW finals hunt for 2023. After consigning the Western Bulldogs to their worst-ever start (0-6) with a 19-point win at Whitten Oval on Friday night, the Blues have momentarily climbed to fifth place on the ladder. Riding a 4-2 record over halfway into the home-and-away […]
Ones to Watch: AFLW Draft Combine – Victoria & Tasmania
VICTORIA and Tasmania’s top AFLW Draft hopes will be put to the test at the weekend’s Draft Combine. Taking place at Margaret Court Arena on Sunday, players will be put through their paces in a series of tests hosted by the AFL and facilitated by Rookie Me. The tests include vertical jump – both standing […]
NTFL/W seasons to kick off tomorrow
NORTHERN Territory’s top footballers will be slugging it out on-field over the next six months as the NTFL Premier League seasons kick off tomorrow night. Both the men’s and women’s grades – along with a number of other Divisions and of course junior competitions begin the 2023/24 season. It is a unique season that instead […]
Murder of Crows: Adelaide’s pressure sinks Suns
IN a season where there are four distinct contenders – with perhaps one or two dark horses – the gap between second and fifth was telling on the weekend. Adelaide, a side never too far away from success and in fact the most successful team in AFL Women’s history, put Gold Coast to the sword […]
Lions roar off the back of stoppage dominance
IT was brewing on the edge of half-time, and once the machine that is the Brisbane Lions got going, there was little Hawthorn could do to stop the title contenders on the weekend. Clashing in Frankston on Sunday, the Hawks threatened to cause a boilover early off the back off a strong midfield performance, before […]
“Brave” Blues hang on against spirited Swans
ON the eve of a thrilling men’s Grand Final, Carlton’s women held on for their own nail-biting victory against Sydney on Friday. Another strong second term proved the difference as the Blues held on to win by five points at IKON Park, outplucking the plucky Swans despite kicking only one goal after half time. With […]
