SUNS finally get on the board – how they did it
Last weekend saw the Gold Coast SUNS get a win for the first time in over 600 days when they beat West Coast out at Whitten Oval. Some might look at that result and wonder what it was that finally clicked for Gold Coast, that hasn’t clicked in over a year. Was it the personnel […]
Conversion the key for Centrals’ Teague
CENTRAL District is becoming a team others are “scared” to come up against, according to Bulldogs midfielder Caitlen Teague. All seven of her side’s losses in 2021 came by 12 points or less, including four under a goal. With help from incoming coach Ben Hunt, the Bulldogs are quickly improving on what was lacking last […]
2022 AFLW debut season focus: Round 2
AFTER the opening weekend of season 2022 featured debuts galore, first year players continued to impress in Round 2. The headline act was number one pick Charlie Rowbottom, who earned a Rising Star nomination for her starring role in Gold Coast’s first win of the year. We take a look at how those in their […]
2022 NAB League Girls season begins
THE Next Generation of Victoria’s AFL Women’s hopefuls will have the chance to showcase their skills with the opening round of the NAB League Girls season this weekend. Twelve of the 13 teams will return after a eight-month break, with the season brought ahead in-line with the AFL Women’s and state league competitions. Whilst the […]
Johnston, Redlegs look to take the next step
NORWOOD defender Morgan Johnston has taken many a step along her footballing journey, but there is one in particular that she and her Redlegs teammates are hoping to manage. The Northern Territory native helped her side to minor premiership honours in 2021 and has loved every minute of her southern venture, but says Norwood needs […]
AFLW Sunday Talking Points: Suns break drought as Adelaide and Fremantle remain undefeated
CLOSING out Round 2 of the AFL Women’s fixture, Adelaide and Fremantle remained undefeated, whilst the Gold Coast Suns won their first match in two seasons. Here are some of the talking points from the day. By: Declan Reeve TALKING POINTS Free Kicks galore, breaks AFLW record Suns show attacking threat when things click West […]
Hart to “make the most” out of 2022
AFTER an eye-catching 2021 NAB League Girls season, Oakleigh Chargers‘ Lily Hart is determined to take her game to another level in 2022. In her debut season after not managing a game in the shortened two-game 2020 season for the Chargers, Hart played all 11 matches for the premiers. She featured in their successful side […]
AFLW Saturday Talking Points: Pies tame Saints, Blues win Prespakis Cup
DESPITE there being only two AFL Women’s games on Saturday, there was plenty to like from both matches, with Collingwood too good for St Kilda whilst Carlton won the ‘Prespakis Cup’ over Geelong. By: Elly Kirlis In a masterclass performance from start to finish, Collingwood continued it’s In a dominant start to the season with […]
Hamilton balances footy with school
HAILING from the regional New South Wales city of Wagga Wagga, Murray Bushrangers‘ Zara Hamilton is no stranger to travel. The hard-running wing had an outstanding season in her bottom-age year last year, and is also a member of the GIANTS Academy. Her story is one of determination, overcoming long drives and juggling her fledgling […]
AFLW Friday Talking Points: Dees show class to remain undefeated
AFTER an early scare, Melbourne showed its class and went on to defeat Richmond at the Swinburne Centre. The Tigers burst out of the blocks and got the early jump on the Dees, but a five goals to none second term really turned things in Melbourne’s favour. The Demons survived a late Richmond fightback to […]
