Baskaran aims to sharpen skills in 2022
SINCE making her debut back in 2019 as a 14-year-old, Charlotte Baskaran has not wasted anytime ticking off boxes. Her latest goal heading into her top-age season was to be named in the 2022 AFL Women’s Academy. A shortlist of those players identified to be among the top elite prospects in the country, it was […]
Hipwell hopes for uninterrupted year
AFTER the last two seasons had been interrupted by a mix of injury and the COVID-19 pandemic, Bridie Hipwell hopes for a clean run. The Sandringham Dragons talent was recently named in the AFL Women’s Academy for the upcoming season, and after an ankle injury curtailed the early part of her 2021 season, she is […]
NAB League Girls features coming over Summer
LEADING up to the 2022 NAB League Girls season and through the first few weeks, we will be releasing features on 46 players. Speaking to the talented footballers at the NAB League Girls Preseason Testing Day thanks to Rookie Me, we will release at least one a day from now through to February, telling each […]
GIANTS and Bushies “best of both worlds” for Cicolini
LIVING in New South Wales over the past couple of years when you have a need to cross the Victorian border has had its challenges. But for the Finley-based Olivia Cicolini, she has made the most of it. Representing Murray Bushrangers in the NAB League Girls and as a member of the GWS GIANTS Academy, […]
Trailblazer Marshall looking to return to the top level
DANIELLE Marshall is a trailblazer. There is no other way to put it. Her journey to the top is one of the most unique in the AFLW. She is American, and was the first American born player to play in the AFLW competition for the Western Bulldogs. Her story begins in Arizona, playing with the […]
2022 AFLW Season Preview: St Kilda
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 St Kilda, who finished 11th in 2021. Season 2021 started well for the Saints, […]
Taylor credits Chargers ‘family’ for flag
NAB League premiership player, Charlotte Taylor credited her Oakleigh Chargers ‘family’ with being the catalyst behind the club’s 2021 flag. In her bottom-age year, Taylor overcame injury to play six games with the Chargers, averaging 11.2 disposals and 4.7 tackles. Luckily for Taylor, she was able to play in a premiership over Geelong Falcons, and […]
Captain Kellock wants more Bays success
AFTER breaking through for the Glenelg Women’s maiden flag in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s competition last season, premiership captain Ellie Kellock wants to taste more success. The 24-year-old has been a member of the Bays since the inaugural season. After not being able to take up the sport as a child, […]
2022 AFLW Season Preview: Richmond
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 Richmond, who finished 10th in 2021. After Richmond went winless in their inaugural season, […]
