Starcevich “immensely proud” of grand final-bound Lions
BRISBANE coach Craig Starcevich could not hold back his admiration for his Lions side after they fought off a gallant Geelong to book a record fifth AFL Women’s Grand Final spot. The Lions looked to be on top early, before Geelong hit back, and in a see-sawing clash, the home team eventually saluted, 6.2 (38) […]
AFLW 2023 Finals Preview: Second Preliminary Final
TODAY’s second AFL Women’s Preliminary Final is between the two sides who fell at this point last season, but who will vanquish their demons and progress through to the grand final? Today at 3:05pmIkon Park How They Got Here North Melbourne come into today refreshed after a week off, while the Crows bounced back from […]
2023 AFL Draft Review: Fremantle
FREMANTLE targeted forward half depth at the 2023 AFL Draft, welcoming three players from interstate during the national intake before making a local rookie selection. With no action on night one, the Dockers will hope their picks – all after 35 – provide bang for buck. >> UPDATED: Every Pick in the 2023 AFL Draft […]
2023 AFL Draft Review: Essendon
ESSENDON had a clear target on night one of the 2023 AFL Draft and despite some nervous moments, landed the desired prospect. The need for speed, outside run and class was addressed on night two, before also snaring a handy key position player in the rookie intake. We recap the Bombers’ haul. >> UPDATED: Every […]
AFLW 2023 Finals Preview: First Preliminary Final
TODAY, the all important AFL Women’s Season 8 Preliminary Finals begin. But will today see the crowning of a fifth time Grand Finalist or a first time one? Today at 7:45pmIkon Park How They Got Here Brisbane come into this clash after a weekend off earned thanks to a qualifying final win over Adelaide, while […]
2023 AFL Draft Review: Collingwood
FRESH off premiership success, Collingwood took just two players at the 2023 AFL Draft, one on each night of the national intake. In the short term, the Pies’ picks will help release a star player into midfield, while bolstering the back line and on-ball group over the long-term. >> UPDATED: Every Pick in the 2023 […]
2023 AFL Draft Review: Carlton
CARLTON made a single selection across each day of the 2023 AFL Draft, ending up with three fresh faces to go with the signing of delisted free agent, Orazio Fantasia. We recap the Blues’ haul with a look at what each player may add to the squad which made a spectacular finals run this season. […]
Adams “honoured” by captaincy roles
LEADERSHIP is an intrinsic skill that does not always come naturally, but it is fair to say for Geelong Falcons skipper and Vic Country co-captain Chloe Adams has got it down pat. The top-age AFLW Draft hopeful enjoyed a wonderfully consistency and spoke fondly of her Falcons time at the 2023 AFLW Draft Combine. “It’s […]
2023 AFL Draft Review: Brisbane
HAVING been made to wait until night two to get on the board at this year’s AFL Draft, Brisbane targeted talls and ended up with a bonus selection just as things looked to be wrapping up at the very end of the intake. Let’s recap what the Lions managed do on night two. >> UPDATED: […]
2023 AFL Draft Review: Adelaide
ADELAIDE shook up night one of the 2023 National AFL Draft with a live trade to secure West Australian prospect Daniel Curtin, among three bold selections in the first round. The Crows’ work was done within 27 picks, so let’s recap what the South Australian club was able to do in such a short space […]
2024 South Australian Under 18 Girls Academy announced
REIGNING back-to-back AFLW Under 18 Championship title winners South Australia will field another incredibly strong and deep squad next year, with the 2014 Under 18 Girls Academy announced today. A total of 44 players have been named in the squad, including 15 who were involved through at least one of the triumphs. Two key inclusions […]
2023 AFL Draft | Big winners, bolters & sliders
ANOTHER AFL Draft is in the books, with 64 players taken across an intriguing National intake, before 13 more fresh faces landed in the big leagues as rookies. Now that the dust has settled and clubs have finalised their hauls, we take a look at the draft’s big winners, bolters and sliders in 2023. >> […]
