WAFLW Round 12 preview: Top four clashes await
TWO top four clashes take place in the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s competition in what could be a finals preview for the league. Top of the table East Fremantle hosts fourth placed Peel Thunder who are coming off a bye, whilst third placed Swan Districts takes on second placed Claremont both today. In […]
Rising star Hillier has sights on top level
BRISBANE Lions Academy AFLW Draft prospect Kiara Hillier is hoping to follow in the footsteps of her inspiration Shannon Campbell and make it to the elite level. The 17-year-old is in her top-age year, and has plied her trade at both ends of the field, standing at 173cm. Running out for Maroochydore in the Queensland […]
VFLW Round 11 preview: Top sides prepare for huge last month in even competition
ONE last, but potentially very chaotic, month of the 2022 VFLW season to go. A lot could happen, and the top six is nowhere near close to being set at this point in time. At this point there are technically still 11 teams in finals contention, but realistically only nine, and with the evenness of […]
SANFLW Round 12 preview: Finals on the line
A MASSIVE Round 12 of action in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s, brings a close to the regular season. The last round could not have been scripted much better, with all spots in the top four up for grabs. The top three clubs are locked in, but the order can still change, […]
2022 AFLW U18s team review: Queensland
QUEENSLAND was really competitive from start to finish at the 2022 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships. The Maroons went down to Vic Metro after fading in the second half at Metricon Stadium, but bounced back to notch up two wins over Vic Country and the Allies respectively. With no shortage of standout performers, here are […]
Variety of experiences helping Mason succeed
HAVING being mentored by variety of coaches over the years, Sydney Swans and AFLW Academy representative Dakota Mason values the vast array of opinions. Along with her mother, Mason credits them all as inspirations on her journey, that has lead her from playing local football, to representing her state – NSW/ACT – and the Allies […]
AFLW Present & Future Draft Watch: Carbone lives out dream
IN a new weekly piece on Rookie Me Central, we hone in on those players to remember for the AFLW Draft, present and future. With four new AFLW clubs joining the competition, spots will heat up, and players will be looking to put their best foot forward. For this piece, we have looked at those […]
VFLW Player Focus: Elizabeth McGrath (North Melbourne)
NORTH MELBOURNE’s ruck Elizabeth McGrath has had a great season in the VFLW, and has been one of the shining lights for the Roos in what has been at times a tough season for them. Her efforts last weekend against Carlton are the subject of this week’s Player Focus. Final Stats vs Carlton: Disposals: 18Kicks: […]
2022 AFLW U18s team review: Western Australia
WESTERN Australia bounced back from a forgettable loss to South Australia first up to be competitive against the WAFL Women’s All Stars, then collect the points against the Allies. The Sandgropers won their final game by a thrilling five points after trailing at half-time and being level at the final break. They had some standouts […]
SANFLW Academy notes: Round 11
A RETURN of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s Academy athletes after their undefeated AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships means the return of our Academy notes. A number of standouts slotted straight back into their roles at league level, and were among the best in their respective games.
