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Reigning QAFLW premiers on the board

REIGNING QAFL Women’s premiers University of Queensland is on the board on season 2023, defeating reigning wooden spooners Wilston Grange by 15 points at Hickey Park on Saturday afternoon. After starting the season 0-3, the Red Lionesses were finally able to sing the song thanks to an outstanding first half that set up the 5.9 […]

McKercher breaks clear atop RMC Medal leaderboard

TASMANIA Devils star Colby McKercher is the new breakaway leader of this year’s Rookie Me Central Medal, after six rounds of Coates Talent League action. Though McKercher’s Devils have played more games than any full-time region (five), the midfielder has been judged best afield in all four of his own appearances to lead the count […]

Russo and Usher win AFLW U16s BnFs

WEST Australian Mia Russo and Queenslander Ava Usher have won their respective pool’s best and fairest awards as part of the AFL Women’s Under 16s Championships accolades. Russo was announced as her state’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) following the Sandgropers’ loss to South Australia, but was voted the best across the competition in an announcement […]

Sharks and Tigers share spoils in WAFLW

AFTER not seeing a draw in the WAFL Women’s competition until Round 1 this season, there was a second one on Saturday as East Fremantle and Claremont split the points at the WACA. The Round 9 clash was the second grand final rematch for 2023, and while both teams had periods of dominance inside 50, […]

Sturt survives slog in one-point thriller

STURT has survived a scare against last placed West Adelaide to come away with the four points in Round 10 of the SANFL Women’s competition. The Double Blues needed every minute of the match to get it done, as the Bloods continued to charge, but a Lauren Young set shot after the siren fell short […]

Scouting Notes: Young Guns vs. Vic Metro

THE ANNUAL Young Guns series kicked off on Sunday, with Vic Metro taking out game one to the tune of 20 points at Trevor Barker Beach Oval. In less than ideal conditions under foot, the Big V held a steady lead at every break against their elder opponents and ran out 13.14 (92) to 10.12 […]

Tough weekend sees ladder gaps tighten

ON a tough weekend where some teams found goals hard to come by, the VFLW marked the halfway point of its season with an interesting bunch of results. With only one win separating first from sixth on the ladder, it is still all to play for heading into the second half of the year. Sunday […]

Around the Grounds: 2023 WAFL – Round 5

IT was moving week in Round 5 of the WAFL, as a gap begins to form between the competition’s top six sides. Meanwhile, Claremont returned to top seed after a thrilling victory, and Perth secured its first four points for the campaign. Claremont returned to the top of the ladder after a sensational comeback victory […]

Up the Grades: Reid ramps up VFL form

LEADING AFL Draft prospect Harley Reid backed up his VFL debut with an even better outing in game two, despite his side suffering another tight loss. The powerful utility collected 21 disposals and eight marks while laying nine tackles as Carlton went down by four points to Brisbane in the opening Round 7 fixture. In […]

Jets bottom-ager’s Field of Dreams

WESTERN Jets defender Lou-Lou Field might still have more than 18 months until she can be picked in the AFL Women’s Draft, but the bottom-age talent has seen what the rise of her former teammates to give her “inspiration”. After being lucky enough to be on the Jets list in 2021 – though being too […]

Preview | WAFLW R9b: Swans eye fourth straight win

SWAN Districts will search for a fourth straight win this season in a remarkable reversal of form, taking on Peel Thunder as part of a triple treat for WAFL Women’s spectators. Three games will complete Round 9 of the season and we take a look at the three in today’s preview.

Weekend Preview: Academy prospects earn VFL call-ups

THERE are more Northern Academy prospects earning VFL debuts, while top pick fancy Harley Reid will once again turn out for Carlton today. Many AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft candidates are set to miss Round 7 due to the Young Guns game on Sunday, but there remain players to watch in the state leagues. Reid has […]

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