Russo “content” with year despite interruptions
WHILE 2025 was far from her perfect scenario, West Australian Mia Russo ended her top-age campaign “happy”. While Russo admitted she had “bigger plans” for herself, the West Perth star was able to continue her development and remain among the top 10 talents in this year’s AFLW Draft. “It was a really good year, especially […]
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Chloe Thorn
CAPTAINING Oakleigh Chargers this year, top-age talent Chloe Thorn has spent time across all three lines and further emphasised her consistency at multiple levels of competition. We spoke to Thorn at the National Draft Combine about her footballing journey, experiences and future goals. Q: Chloe, tell us a little bit about your footy journey? CT: “I […]
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Issy Creaton
A PRODUCTIVE top-age campaign from Eastern Ranges defender Isabelle Creaton resulted in the hard-running draft prospect earning a State Draft Combine invitation. Boasting some eye-catching traits, Creaton was a key member of the Ranges’ flag tilt, and held her own for Vic Metro as well. We spoke to Creaton at the Draft Combine where she […]
Swans coach played with “four-quarter” performance
AFTER four consecutive losses, Sydney coach Scott Gowans was a happy man on the weekend following Sydney’s comprehensive victory against Carlton. In a battle of two finals hopefuls, the Swans snapped their month-long losing streak to get back on the winner’s list after starting the season 4-0. Against the impressive Blues who we 6-2 heading […]
High five for “mature” Saints
ST KILDA is making history in season 2025 as the Saints march on towards a finals berth under coach Nick Dal Santo. The former Saints and Roos AFL star was pleased with his team’s “mature performance” during their win over Collingwood at RSEA Park on Sunday. St Kilda weathered the Magpies’ inside 50s then smacked […]
Bowering “excited” by possibilities for 2026
UNLIKE a lot of AFL Women’s draft prospects uncertain if they will relocate to continue their football at the elite level in 2026, the reality for Tasmanian Priya Bowering is that for many years she has known relocation is the only option, and is more than prepared for the challenge that awaits. “It will definitely […]
2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Rhianna Ingram
ONE OF a number of talented Queenslanders in this year’s AFL Women’s Draft, Southport’s Rhianna Ingram had a top-age season to remember. Performing strongly throughout the Coates Talent League Girls and AFLW Under 18 Championships. We spoke to the Gold Coast Suns Academy member about her journey through the pathways, her game and who she […]
Hawks “no lock” for top four yet: Webster
HAWTHORN is not resting on its laurels in the 2025 AFL Women’s season, with coach Daniel Webster firmly set on continuing the brown and gold’s winning ways in the last three games. The Hawks have won eight of nine this season – only losing to Adelaide – but after a series of nail-biting results early […]
Cats salute to gain “important” four points
GEELONG was able to edge to within four points and percentage of the top eight after a hard-fought victory over GWS Giants to keep its finals hopes alive. Boasting a 30 per cent advantage on fellow four-win side Fremantle, Geelong can make the top eight if the Cats win the remaining three games, and possibly […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 9
A DROUGHT-breaking win, some big upsets and business as usual for others across Round 9. Here’s what the 18 AFLW coaches had to say after their respective matches.
