Cooper “incredibly proud” of Docker desire
IN what has been a frustrating AFL Women’s season for Fremantle coaches, players and fans alike due to no real fault of their own, head coach Trent Cooper declared his pride for his team after it overcame odds to defeat Sydney on the road. While the Swans might be on the bottom of the Season […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 9 Talking Points – Big wins all round, but not all the same kind
SUNDAY’S action in the AFLW saw three big wins. For Richmond and Melbourne, it was the margin that was big. For St Kilda, it was a big win in the context of its season.
Roos’ “Best footy we’ve played”: Crocker
NORTH Melbourne coach Darren Crocker could not have been more pleased with his side’s performance against fellow AFL Women’s contender Collingwood, declaring it the “best footy” he has seen the Roos play during his time at the club. The Roos took it right up to the Magpies, weathered the early storm, then dominated the second […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 9 Talking Points – Top 4 race gets a shake up
SATURDAY’s action in the AFLW saw a bit of a shake up in the race for the top four, as well as the race for the last few spots in the top 8. North Melbourne caused a bit of an upset with a solid win over Collingwood, while Sydney fought hard but could not pinch […]
Joyce pleased with full team effort
GOLD Coast Suns coach Cameron Joyce was pleased with his side’s response against Carlton following a disappointing Round 8 loss to Melbourne, getting on top of the Navy Blues to win by 27 points on Friday night. In another home match at Metricon Stadium, the Suns bounced back from a goalless first half to kick […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 9 Talking Points – Finals picture becomes clearer
ROUND 9 of the latest AFLW season bounced down on Friday night, featuring a pair of fixtures with finals ramifications in the penultimate home-and-away weekend. Kicking off proceedings, Adelaide took out a thriller against fellow finals-bound fancy Geelong, while Gold Coast kept its top eight hopes alive while dashing that of Carlton.
Clarke happy with win from “great contest”
ADELAIDE coach Matthew Clarke said he was just happy to come away with the four points after an ultra-struggle against Geelong at Unley Oval. In a match that effectively decided a double chance, the Crows got up in a nail-biter, 4.6 (30) to 4.4 (28). “I thought it was a great contest, I thought there […]
Preview | AFLW Round 9: Penultimate round takes place
THERE are plenty of massive matches in Round 9 of the AFL Women’s as the penultimate round takes place. With teams fighting for both top four and top eight spots, there is much on the line across the majority of the nine matches.
FAQ | The 2023 Over-age Draft
OVER-AGE talent across the nation could be in-line to achieve their AFL Women’s dream following an announcement by the AFL yesterday. Early next year, another AFL Women’s Draft will be held, but prior to the junior and state league seasons, and will only contain those eligible for a previous draft. That means that those players […]
AFLW Season 7: Big Week For – Round 9
IN a weekly piece throughout the AFL Women’s season, we name the players and teams who will be looking to have a big week in the upcoming round. From underperforming sides, to players looking to step up or continue their form, Big Week For highlights those who could be ones to watch over the weekend. Gold Coast […]
