Weekend wash-up: NTFL Women’s – Round 6
THE Warriors proved once again that they are still the best team in the competition by defeating arch-rivals, Darwin. The Southern Districts beat Nightcliff, but the damage to the Tigers was less severe due to another week of inaccuracy by the Crocs. Palmerston got another win over the Wanderers, while Pint is currently sitting in second […]
Queensland and Western Australia top AFL Women’s Academy
QUEENSLAND and Western Australia loom as the big challenges to Victoria in next year’s AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships after both states had a whopping 10 players named in the 2019 AFL Women’s Academy. Following on from the 22 combined played named from Victoria, Queensland – who defeated Vic Metro for the first time in […]
Victorian contingent named for AFL Women’s Academy
TWENTY-two talented future AFL Women’s hopefuls who will run out in the TAC Cup Girls competition next year have been named in the 2019 AFL Academy squad. From the 12 TAC Cup Girls sides, nine are represented in the 22-player squad, which features 12 top-age players, and 10 bottom-age players (eligible for the 2020 draft). […]
Weekend previews: NTFL Women’s – Round 6
THIS Saturday, it’s the clash of the titans when the Darwin Buffettes meet the undefeated Waratah, followed by the Southern Districts and Nightcliff. On Sunday, Pint will attempt to crawl over St Marys at Gardens Oval, while the Palmerston Magpies look to continue their good form against the Wanderers. DARWIN BUFFETTES V WARATAH Round […]
Exam or no exam, I’m getting drafted today
THERE are many dominant midfielders in this year’s AFL Women’s Draft, but Alyce Parker may be the best. The athletic machine has been smashing various youth girls competition for the last three years, each time with All Australian honours. She is the one player the state of New South Wales (NSW) has been waiting for, […]
AFLW Draft review: Western Bulldogs
THE reigning premiers have chosen to defend their premiership title by bolstering their forward line stocks. While the Bulldogs lost star players such as Emma Kearney, Jenna Bruton and Aasta O’Connor, they don’t seem to be too worried, recruiting some young, experienced and international talent into their 2019 side. What they needed: Midfielders to […]
Weekend wash up: NTFL Women’s – Round 5
LAST weekend, we saw the first game of the year washed out due to weather conditions, Waratah and St Marys have received two premiership points each, with Waratah sitting comfortably on top of the ladder. Elsewhere, the Southern Districts bounced back against the Wanderers to win by 33 points, the Darwin Buffettes showed Nightcliff the […]
AFLW Draft review: North Melbourne
NORTH Melbourne had a solid list even before the draft started, so it was interesting to see which direction the side would take in the AFL Women’s Draft. The Kangaroos picked up an exciting young trio and complemented them with some talented state league players, making them a side to watch in 2019. What […]
AFLW Draft review: Melbourne
MELBOURNE will field a new-look line-up in 2019, suffering a loss of players to expansion clubs, North Melbourne and Geelong. With only five spots (they passed one pick) in the draft, the Demons had to pick their players carefully. What they needed: Midfielders to aid the loss of Daisy Pearce (inactive) and Richelle Cranston […]
AFLW Draft review: GWS Giants
THIS year, the Giants took a massive leap forward in their development, but with the emergence of the expansion clubs, their forward line has been hit hard. Luckily enough, the Giants have drafted young gun Alyce Parker, who will no doubt have a presence in the midfield. However, there were many holes to fill in Greater […]
