VFLW weekend wrap: Round 13 – Top teams remain on the hunt for big wins
ROUND 13 of Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s saw a number of big results, with two close matches and two blowouts all but predicting the final match of the round being a close but high scoring affair. With the top three once again putting away wins they are unlikely to slip out of finals contention, […]
Ikon Park to host Victorian state league Grand Finals
BOTH the 2019 Victorian Football League (VFL) and VFL Women’s Grand Finals will take place at Ikon Park on Sunday September 22, after the AFL announced the decision to return to the venue in 2019. Previously the game had been held at Marvel Stadium (known as Etihad prior to this year), but a return to […]
Kick-to-kick sets path for All-Australian future
AN All-Australian jumper is a far cry from kicking the ball in the backyard with her father more than a decade ago, but for Madison Newman, the passion for Australian Rules football has never wavered. The rebounding defender was awarded a spot on the interchange bench for her successful national carnival where she averaged 15.3 […]
Eagles’ pre-season spurs Usher on
CENTRAL Allies midfielder Teagan Usher credits her football development with Woodville-West Torrens in the South Australian National Football League Women’s (SANFLW) competition. In her eight games this year, Usher averaged 9.8 disposals, 2.3 marks, 1.0 clearance and 1.5 tackles in what was a challenging but ultimately rewarding season for the 158cm onballer. “SANFLW is a […]
VFLW preview: Round 13 – Collingwood look to consolidate good form
ROUND 13 of VFL Women’s will pit a number of close ladder positions against each other, with half the sides taking on close opposition while the other half are more likely to be big blowouts. The final match of the round will ultimately be the biggest in terms of ladder positions with Melbourne Uni hosting […]
VFLW wrap: Round 12 – Young guns star in the race to finals
ROUND 12 saw a number of big matches take place, with results that could change the course of the competition given the closeness of the ladder at this late stage of the season. Darebin got their third win on the board while Collingwood dealt Richmond their fourth loss in a row with a goal after […]
Former netballer Purcell take rapid rise in her stride
THERE have been plenty of impressive performers that have picked up the oblong ball after testing themselves with a round one, and Sandringham Dragons’ Marguerite Purcell is no different. The former netballer played in a premiership with Caulfield Grammar in 2018, and became a staple of the Dragons’ midfield in 2019. The speedy winger showed […]
VFLW preview: Round 12 – Top-of-the-table clash for Magpies and Tigers
ROUND 12 of VFL Women’s is set to be a big one, with two of the top three facing off in what could set the tone for the rest of the season. Meanwhile, Hawthorn have their second bye as sides begin to prepare for the final five rounds of the season. WILLIAMSTOWN v. ESSENDON Round […]
VFLW wrap: Round 11 – Richmond drops three on the trot and Casey victory
ROUND 11 of the VFL Women’s saw Casey Demons finally break an eight match losing streak with an impressive win over NT Thunder, while Richmond’s current losing streak extended with a third loss in a row. Meanwhile, Collingwood remain at the top of the ladder after a narrow win against Melbourne Uni and Southern Saints […]
VFL Women’s Round 11 preview: High-stakes clashes headline weekend
ROUND 11 of the VFL Women’s competition will see a relatively even weekend of gameplay, with little matches being played between sides at opposite ends of the ladder. Richmond will look to bounce back from two losses in a row, while Williamstown once again have an opportunity to jump up off the bottom of the […]
