Scouting notes- VFLW- Round 16
IT was a big final round of Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s football. Williamstown got a big win against Melbourne University while Collingwood continued its remarkable season. We watched the Seagulls take on the Mugars as well as the Pies take on the Demons in an entertaining weekend of football. Casey Demons vs. Collingwood […]
Salisbury claims 2018 SAWFL premiership
AN inspirational fourth-quarter surge from Salisbury has resulted in a come-from-behind grand final win in the South Australian Women’s Football League (SAWFL). Salisbury’s Nicole Baker was named best-on-ground for her side after kicking a blinder of a goal in the last quarter to complement her high work ethic throughout the day. South Australia Under 18 forward, Katelyn Rosenzweig was […]
Straight into state; Madison Bennett’s incredible transition into football
JUST last year, Madison Bennett gave up a promising career in soccer and discovered her passion for Australian Rules football. She saw a link for the South Australia Under 18 trials and tried out, having never played competitive football before. Not only had she never played competitive football before, but Bennett was not even aware […]
Wilston Grange claims QWAFL flag with come-from-behind victory
WILSTON Grange has claimed the 2018 Queensland Women’s Australian Football League (QWAFL) premiership with a come-from-behind victory over a determined Coorparoo outfit on the weekend. The Grand Final was tight and contested as expected, and the Kings looked to be switched on from the first bounce. The tide turned on the back of an inspirational […]
Weekend wash-up: VFLW – Round 16
MANY teams had pride on the line this week and were able to end their seasons in style, with struggling teams, Williamstown and Richmond getting victories. Meanwhile at Box Hill, a huge clash between traditional rivals, Hawthorn and Geelong saw the Hawks claim a coveted top-two spot, and a valuable double chance. Southern Saints […]
Bate kicking goals at all levels
HOLLY Bate has never really listened to popular opinion. If she had, she might never have joined Prahran and kick-started a football career that would see her take out the TAC Cup Girls Leading Goalkicker Award in her top-age year. Looking back, Bate is glad she took the chance on running around with the boys. “Well […]
Weekly wrap: NSW/ACT state leagues
A SECOND player from the NSW/ACT contingent that travelled to the Gold Coast for the AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships has emerged as a premiership player this year, while a number of others had the week off due to their sides making their respective grand finals. Murray Bushrangers star, and NSW/ACT defender, Eloise Ashley-Cooper became […]
Weekend previews: VFLW – Round 16
THE home and away season comes to an end with a number of teams jostling for positions both within the top four and outside the top four. Despite Collingwood, Hawthorn, NT Thunder and Geelong being secure in the top four and thus having a finals position, there is still plenty to play for as the […]
WAWFL Weekly wrap: Preliminary finals
IT was a big week of preliminary finals in the Western Australian Women’s Football League (WAWFL), with two Peel Thunderbirds playing off in a Grand Final this weekend, while their seniors stumbled at the last hurdle. Subiaco took their place in the last game of the season while Claremont (Reserves) and East Fremantle (Rogers Cup) […]
Team Selection: VFLW – Round 16
ROUND 16 marks the final round of the Victorian Football League (VFL) Women’s home and away season. While the top four might be locked in, teams will still be looking to finish strongly. Two debutants look to take to the field this week alongside an array of changes. The last round of the 2018 season […]
