Franklin’s “crazy” and “rushed” journey helps fast-track development
THREE years ago, Amy Franklin did not even realise that there was a women’s football club in her area. Had it not been for the chance suggestion from a classmate that Franklin join her local club, then the AFL Women’s National Academy member and State Academy representative might not have ever taken up the code. […]
Schirmer’s smooth transition into midfield
GYPSY Schirmer‘s junior football career has almost gone full circle at South Adelaide. Coming in as a young player a few years ago, Schirmer looked up to the Panthers’ abundance of AFL Women’s talent that led her side to back-to-back flags, and now the draft-eligible teenager has been one of the leaders for the next […]
2021 NAB League Girls team review: Eastern Ranges
NEXT up in our NAB League Girls team review series are the Eastern Ranges, a team which managed to extract the best from a deep and diverse core of draft eligible prospects, while also blooding exciting talent for the future. We recap the Ranges’ season, and take a look at some of the top performers […]
WAFLW Preview: How long can Swan Districts’ streak continue?
THE West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s returns this weekend, with plenty to unpack ahead of the Round 13 matches, so expect a massive few days of football action. All eyes will be on Swan Districts as they attempt to keep their undefeated run going this weekend, but in their path is an East Fremantle […]
2021 SANFL Women’s Preliminary Finals preview: Redlegs second chance against in-from Westies
GLENELG is in and one team will secure the second spot this weekend for the following weekend’s 2021 South Australian National Football League (SANFL) Women’s Grand Final. The two teams competing for that spot are Norwood and West Adelaide who go head-to-head at Coopers Stadium tomorrow from 11am local time. NORWOOD vs. WEST ADELAIDE Saturday, […]
2021 NAB League Girls team review: Geelong Falcons
NEXT up in our NAB League Girls team review series are the Geelong Falcons, a typically strong region which came together nicely towards the back-end of the season to feature in this year’s Grand Final. We recap the Falcons’ season, and take a look at some of their top performers across the various age groups. […]
2021 NAB League Girls team review: GWV Rebels
NEXT up in our NAB League Girls team review series are the Greater Western Victoria (GWV) Rebels, a squad with some high-end top-agers and exciting talent to be nurtured for the future. We recap the Rebels’ season, and take a look at some of the top performers across those various age groups. Wins: 3 Losses: […]
No VFLW? No worries, women’s state league action across the country
IN light of Victoria’s Circuit Breaker Lockdown, the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s will not take place this weekend in the state. Whilst the fixture might involve tinkering in the future, the only thing for certain is the teams will not be competing over the weekend of May 29-30, as the lockdown takes full effect. […]
WA Black topple Gold by a point in AFLW U17s thriller
ANOTHER clash in the AFL Women’s U17s Championships saw the best talent in WA split into two teams and come up against each other on Wednesday night at Cockburn. Despite starting off looking like a fairly easy win for WA Black, the game became a hot contest from the second quarter onwards, with each team […]
2021 NAB League Girls team review: Tasmania Devils
NEXT up in our NAB League Girls team review series are the Tasmania Devils, the biggest improvers from the 2020 season to the 2021 edition. We recap the Devils’ season, and take a look at some of the top performers across those various age groups. Wins: 6 Losses: 2 Position: 3rd (1st Country) SEASON SUMMARY: […]
