Season 7 AFLW preview: St Kilda
TO say Season 6 was a difficult one for St Kilda would be an understatement. Losing two of their brightest young stars in Georgia Patrikios and Tyanna Smith before the season even began, compounded with a number of near misses and scoring issues meant that the Saints ultimately finished second to last. But with some […]
Season 7 AFLW preview: Richmond
AFFTER they started Season 6 firing defeating St Kilda in Round 1, Richmond got people got talking about how much the Tigers were going to improve. They also had Melbourne on the ropes early in Round 2, but unfortunately for Richmond that early season promise did not eventuate into much, only winning two more games […]
Gomes and Little join AFLW ranks
TWO more players have lived out their AFL Women’s dreams, selected as injury replacement players this week. West Coast selected tough midfielder Ashleigh Gomes, while Melbourne selected tall forward/midfielder Ella Little for the injured Shanae Davison and Eliza McNamara respectively. The pair were added to their club’s lists ahead of the upcoming Season 7 that […]
PODCAST | Game Sense AFLW preview: Part I
AHEAD of AFL Women’s Season 7, Game Sense Podcast has returned to preview half of the competition ahead of next Thursday’s first bounce. Game Sense features host and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams, and women’s football analyst Alyce Collett chatting all things women’s football. In the return episode, the team discuss the various […]
Season 7 AFLW preview: Port Adelaide
ENTERING the AFL Women’s competition as one of four expansion teams in 2022, Port Adelaide has set the bar high with a slew of big name recruits and plenty of young talent to set the league alight. With just one local rival to contend with, albeit a formidable reigning premier, the Power will count themselves […]
Season 7 AFLW preview: North Melbourne
SINCE joining the AFLW competition back in 2019, North Melbourne has always been one of the contenders, but never quite lived up to its potential, and Season 6 was no different. The Kangaroos made it to the first week of finals last time out but got bundled out by Fremantle in what was their first […]
AFLW practice match takeaways
IT WAS a fascinating weekend of AFL Women’s practice matches that took place ahead of a huge Season 7, with all 18 teams taking to the field for the first time in competitive matchplay. The four new sides – Essendon, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and Sydney – made their maiden appearances, while the likes of Melbourne […]
Season 7 AFLW preview: Melbourne
AFTER so many seasons being around the mark, last season Melbourne got the closest they have ever been to finally breaking through for the ultimate glory. The offseason expansion and trade period was also kind to the Dees, with all bar one of their losses players that were on the fringe of selection anyway. With […]
Swans start strong, seek four-quarter effort
AS Sydney headed into half-time of their practice match against AFL Women’s premiership contender Collingwood, the Swans lead by nine points. It has been somewhat of a remarkable half of action from the red and whites considering their lack of experience compared to their opponents. Unfortunately for the home team, it would not last, but […]
AFLW practice match wraps: Clubs have final preseason hitouts
ALL 18 AFL Women’s clubs had one last preseason hitout ahead of Season 7 at the end of August. Many of the favourites got up with a number of close games keeping fans interested as players got their first chances in their new colours. St Kilda 2.4 (16) lost to Brisbane 6.6 (42) By Alyce […]
