New Crow Boileau pumped after surreal early Christmas present
CHRISTMAS does not come much better than achieving your dream, and that was exactly the case for new Adelaide Crows draftee Brooke Boileau. The top-age inside midfielder admitted being selected by the Crows in the second round was the “best ever” Christmas gift, with the South Adelaide talent now joining the likes of idol Anne […]
Confident Keck excited about future in blue
NEW AFLW Blue Lila Keck is someone who is neither short of confidence nor excitement about what her future in the AFLW holds. “I’ve always been pretty boisterous and confident,” Keck said. “Sometimes it’s a good thing, sometimes people tell me to shut up, but I think I bring that sort of culture to the […]
24 in 2024: AFLW Draft Prospects to Watch
IN EASILY the toughest list to compile from these annual predictions, narrowing down the talent in next year’s AFL Women’s Draft crop is near-on impossible. The initial list of players to include in our 24 AFLW Draft prospects to watch in 2024, had 36 players on it, which meant a lot of unlucky omissions. But […]
Bischa’s “surreal” dream achieved
NEW Gold Coast Suns defender Kiara Bischa is still pinching herself over reaching the elite level, following her rise from talented under-age young gun to AFL Women’s player. Bischa was selected by the Suns with Pick 50 in last week’s AFLW Draft, and speaking to her in the aftermath of that, she could still hardly […]
Wotherspoon’s whirlwind year ends in a red and blue call up
ONE of the newest AFLW Dees Ryleigh Wotherspoon has had one of the more unique journeys to the AFLW. Growing up as a multi-sport talented athlete, she is new to the game of Aussie rules but was quick to garner the interest of those in the league. “I obviously was not expecting to be playing […]
2023 AFLW Draft review: Western Bulldogs
HOLDING clearly the best haul heading into the 2023 AFL Women’s Draft night, there was little doubt the Bulldogs were going to come out winners. They had four selections within the first 11, and picked up a mature-age ruck who had already been an injury replacement player with them late, Jorja Borg. The top-end quartet […]
2023 AFLW Draft review: West Coast
AFTER another low finish in Season 8, West Coast hit the draft and recruited three top-age talents and a readymade former Docker to complete its list ahead of 2024. Holding the second pick in the AFL Women’s Draft, the Eagles opted for GWV Rebels captain Jessica Rentsch – who has family over there – then […]
2023 AFLW Draft review: Sydney
TWO Vic Metro talents headed north to the Harbour City as the Swans looked south to complete their 2024 AFL Women’s list. After selecting Holly Cooper as a pre-signing prior to the draft, Sydney plucked out Calder Cannons forward Sarah Grunden with Pick 15, before opting for Oakleigh Chargers premiership skipper Lara Hausegger to sure […]
2023 AFLW Draft review: St Kilda
ST KILDA was able to have a relatively quiet AFL Women’s Draft, having committed to a father-daughter prospect pre-draft and heading in with one other selection, a top 10 pick. With the latter, the Saints opted for Western Jets skipper Kiera Whiley with Pick 10, before selecting Geelong VFLW midfielder Charlotte Simpson, an over-age onballer […]
2023 AFLW Draft review: Richmond
RICHMOND opted to just take two picks into the 2023 AFL Women’s Draft, but showed the Tigers had a need for speed. With their first round selection, the Tigers pounced on draft bolter Isabel Bacon at Pick 13, with the Sandringham Dragons defender and midfielder heading to Punt Road. With their only other selection, the […]
2023 AFLW Draft review: Port Adelaide
PORT Adelaide did the bulk of its work outside the AFL Women’s Draft with its pre-listed players, but still recruited two talented young stars to add to its 2024 list. The Power had already stacked their list with talent after pre-signing Lauren Young, Shineah Goody and Molly Brooksby, but were able to add another couple […]
Sister Act as Ballard, Scholz among top SA talents at internal trial
SOME familiar names stood out at South Australia’s Under 18 Girls State Academy internal trial this week, as the players had one last hitout prior to the Christmas break. While a host of players from the reigning two-time national champions were absent, the game was still played at an incredibly high standard and marked the […]
