2023 WAFLW State Scouting notes: Round 1
IN the first edition of our WAFL Women’s State scouting notes for Round 1 of the 2023 season, we highlighted eight players across the four games who stood out as either current or prior members of the 2022/23 WAFLW State Academies, while mentioning others who also showed signs in their respective matches.
WAFL Women’s Player Focus: Olivia Crane (Subiaco)
HAVING a debut performance to remember, double bottom-ager Olivia Crane became our first WAFL Women’s Player Focus for 2023. The 2007-born Crane played in defence and was outstanding both in the air and at ground level, possessing a number of impressive draftable qualities already despite having three years left in the system until being draft-eligible. […]
2023 WAFLW Team of the Week: Round 1
LADDER leaders West Perth, fresh off its first ever WAFL Women’s win, has recorded a league-high five players in our WAFL Women’s Team of the Week for Round 1. The Falcons took care of East Perth to finish with one more player in our 24-player squad than Claremont, while fellow winner Peel Thunder, and the […]
Preview | WAFLW R1b: Sides set for Grand Final rematch
A GRAND Final rematch is in store for the second day of the 2023 WAFL Women’s season with reigning premiers Claremont taking on East Fremantle in the first of two Sunday clashes. The other match sees Subiaco pitted against South Fremantle as both sides hope to start their seasons off on the right note after […]
Preview | WAFLW R1a: History set to be made
FOR the first time in WAFL Women’s history, a Perth side will earn premiership points over the weekend when Round 1 of the 2023 season kicks off. Reigning wooden spooners West Perth went winless in its debut season last year, but face newcomers East Perth tomorrow, meaning at least one side will walk away with […]
“Spark has been lit” for hungry Tigers
CLAREMONT is ready and raring to defend its WAFL Women’s premiership when the 2023 season kicks off this weekend. A ground change from the club’s home deck of Revo Fitness Stadium on Saturday to Pentanet Stadium on Sunday due to ongoing renovations with lights at the Claremont venue, has not dampened the spirits of the […]
PODCAST | Game Sense – Episode 20
EPISODE 20 of Game Sense has dropped, with the team reconvening to break down all the action from Round 3 of the SANFL Women’s season. Host Michael Alvaro and Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams run through all the results, before breaking down how the teams are situated after three rounds. They also take a look […]
“Very different” Swans want to challenge again
SWAN Districts might be going through a “developmental phase” according to coach Adam Dancey, but he believes there is no reason why the young side cannot challenge for a WAFL Women’s flag. The reigning preliminary finalists have seen a lot of experience turned over during the off-season, but it gives some fresh faces chances to […]
“Regrouped” Sharks ready for 2023 challenge
IT WOULD be impossible to deny the hurt that comes with losing a grand final after going through the regular season undefeated, but East Fremantle is already gearing up for another title challenge in 2023. WAFLW Talent and Operations Manager Brenton Boddington said the club had made sure the playing group was focused on going […]
West Perth looking for Falcons’ spirit in 2023
LIVING out the club’s four core values of spirit, selfless, trust and resilience is the main focus for West Perth heading into the 2023 WAFL Women’s season. West Perth Head of WAFLW Development Luke Richardson says the Falcons are not shying away from the fact they were in it to win games, but by following […]
