Cats secure second win over Swans
GEELONG fought off a fast finishing Sydney by three points yesterday to secure its second win of the season and keep its finals hopes alive. Reflecting post match, Cats coach Dan Lowther noted that his heart rate “had come down a bit” after the tight finish, saying that “it was hard to watch” but it […]
TOP 10s | 2024 AFL National Draft Combine
NORTHERN Knights key forward Gabriel Stumpf has lifted his stocks after achieving the top performance rating at this year’s National Draft Combine. The mobile tall finished with an overall score of 89.3 having notched the highest standing vertical jump (76cm), and fastest 20-metre sprint (2.815 seconds). Performance ratings take into account each athlete’s age, gender […]
Richmond deals with Collingwood and rain to jump back on winners list
RICHMOND bounced back onto the winners list on the weekend with a win over Collingwood in very tricky conditions at Punt Road Oval. Reflecting post match, Tigers’ coach Ryan Ferguson said that he “thought it was a mature four quarter performance. “We prepared for any conditions because we knew the weather might be around” Ferguson […]
Three quarter burst from Port Adelaide overpowers Eagles
AFTER a slow start to the contest left Port Adelaide scoreless at quarter time, many were concerned that Lauren Arnell‘s side was going to come back from Perth without the premiership points. Her team then kept the Eagles without a score in the second quarter to overrun them to finish 13-point winners come the final […]
Roos roast Dogs to remain undefeated
NORTH Melbourne is still yet to be beaten in the 2024 AFL Women’s season, after defeating the Western Bulldogs by 55 points, keeping the Bulldogs goalless. Speaking post-match, Roos’ coach Darren Crocker said that he was feeling “pretty good” after that performance from his side. “Early doors we thought the first quarter was a little […]
2024 AFLW Week 6 Preview: Sunday
WEEK 6 of the AFL Women’s season concludes today with a trio of matches in as many states.
Crows net close win after low-scoring tussle against Saints
ADELAIDE Crows secured a scrappy four-point win over St Kilda on Friday night, in the first match of their AFL Women’s condensed fixture period. It was a hard fought contest that saw a lot of turnovers, inaccuracy in front of goal and a nail-biting finish which saw the Crows score four points (including a rushed […]
2024 AFLW Week 6 Preview: Saturday
WEEK 6 of the AFLW action ramps up with a quartet of matches stretched across both coasts.
2024 AFLW Week 6 Preview: Friday
ST KILDA do not have an enviable task tonight in the AFL Women’s, trying to get themselves back in form while on the road against a competition powerhouse in Adelaide.
Dashing Demons gather Giant win to snap losing run
MELBOURNE got itself back on the AFL Women’s winners list last night with a 16 point win over GWS. The relief of snapping a four match losing run was clear on the face of Dees coach Mick Stinear last night. “Yeah, it was just good to see them enjoy that winning feeling,” Stinear said. “They’d […]
Saints open 2024/25 NTFL/W season under lights
FRIDAY night action provides a couple of blockbuster games in the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) as the Men’s Premier and Women’s Premier Division 2024/25 seasons kick off. The double-header between St Mary’s and Nightcliff at TIO Stadium tonight includes a grand final rematch in the men’s, and a preliminary final rematch in the women’s. […]
Bombers pluck Swans in hard fought win
ESSENDON picked up its third win of 2024 after narrowly defeating Sydney last night. It could not have been more different from their massive win on Friday, but Bombers’ coach Nat Wood agrees that the fact her side won both shows resilience. “We just spoke about that inside actually,” Wood said. “I think we’re trying […]
