Skepper looking to “knuckle down” in 2022
AFTER earning representative duties for both the Under 17s and Under 19s Vic Country squad, Murray Bushrangers talent Keeley Skepper is keen to “knuckle down” and focus on both her football and studies in 2022. Coming into her top-age year after a sparkling representative journey from being best on ground at Under 16s level to […]
Top talents lift Rays’ training standards
THERE is plenty to be excited about at the Dandenong Stingrays in 2021. The NAB League Girls team has two AFL Women’s Academy members and an additional four Vic Country hub representatives, the most of any Country side. Coach Nick Cox said the strength of the group was publicly evident, but he was pleased with […]
Rookie Me Central’s AFLW 2022 Season Predictions
THE 2022 AFL Women’s AFLW season is just around the corner, so it is now time for the all important pre season predictions from the team here at Rookie Me Central. Take a look below and see what we all think will happen in season 2022. Michael Alvaro Who will win the flag? Collingwood Who […]
Race for finals heats up as season returns
AFTER a well-deserved break over the Christmas and New Year period, this weekend marks the return of the Northern Territory Women’s Football League (NTFLW) Premier League. With sport being interrupted across the country, the competition has been eagerly awaited by both those involved and fans on the sidelines. This week marks the Round 13 of […]
Goodwin thankful for “unreal” premiership experience
DEBUT seasons do not come much better than Sarah Goodwin‘s in 2021. The Glenelg Women’s teenager not only stepped up to the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s level, but collected a premiership medallion and Breakthrough Player nomination. The bottom-age talent admitted it was “a bit daunting” at first, but being able to play […]
Arthur thrives in new midfield role
OFF the back of an impressive year as a forward in a premiership season, Brianna Arthur moved into the midfield full-time last season and loved it. The North Adelaide Women’s talent stepped up to the role when required by coach Krissie Steen, and when asked what her favourite position was, there was little doubt in […]
Smith overcomes injury to win flag
A BROKEN collarbone could not stop Oakleigh Chargers forward Amelie Smith from playing a critical role in her side’s NAB League Girls finals campaign. Despite being in recovery for six weeks, she only missed two Chargers games thanks to the break for the AFLW U17 and U19 Championships. All up, the 175cm Smith booted seven […]
Back to the Future for Rebels’ Brooke Brown
RETURNING to the region where she spent the best part of a decade as a volunteer, incoming GWV Rebels Talent Operations Lead Brooke Brown is excited to return home. Though she admits it was hard to leave the Bendigo Pioneers, she was happy to be “home”, with equal love for both regions. In speaking to […]
2022 AFLW Season Preview: Western Bulldogs
THE 2022 AFL Women’s season is almost upon us, so it is time to take a look at each of the competing teams and see where they sit as we head into another season. Today we will take a look at the Western Bulldogs, who will be looking to push up into finals in 2022. […]
Rigter hopes for clean run, Sturt finals debut
AFTER a couple of self-proclaimed “frustrating” years, Sturt Women’s captain Maya Rigter is hoping for a bit more luck in 2022. Having battled an ongoing foot injury across the last couple of seasons, Rigter now hopes the worst is behind her, and she can regain the form she showed prior to injury. Having only turned […]
