Lions roar louder after absorbing Tiger pressure
BRISBANE is through to a home preliminary final in Season 7 of the AFL Women’s competition after overcoming a determined Richmond at Metricon Stadium on Saturday. The Lions were forced into an arm wrestle early to only lead by two points at quarter time, before piling on four consecutive goals to seal the qualifying final […]
Dees boss delighted after Dee-lightful display
AFTER his side won through to a second successive Preliminary Final, it was hard to wipe the smile off the face of Melbourne coach Mick Stinear. Reflecting on the game, Stinear said that it was “really pleasing in the end”. “I think the first quarter, Adelaide are a really strong side, they brought their best […]
AFLW Season 7: Finals Talking Points – Collingwood vs. Western Bulldogs
COLLINGWOOD has advanced to the semi-final stage of Season 7 after a dramatic five-point victory over the Western Bulldogs at Victoria Park. The Magpies, inspired by a record-breaking performance by Eliza James, controlled much of the game but failed to put the dogged Western side away, very nearly paying for poor goalkicking in the 5.10 […]
Roos defy inside 50 avalanche to advance
NORTH Melbourne has somehow defied the odds to scrape past Geelong in a low-scoring tussle despite having less than half the Cats’ inside 50s during the Roos’ two-point victory at GMHBA Stadium yesterday. The Cats controlled the majority of the contest, but could not get meaningful shots on goal early, then when they did, they […]
AFLW Season 7 Finals preview: Collingwood vs Western Bulldogs (Elimination Final 2)
THREE finals down, just one to go, with no holding back for either Collingwood and the Western Bulldogs. For the winner, Adelaide awaits in the semi-final, with a potential date with Brisbane up north in what has become a tough run for both these sides. For the loser though, it is season over, with one […]
Lions exact revenge to move into prelim
THE Brisbane Lions are the second team into the AFLW Season 7 preliminary finals, after a 17-point win over Richmond in yesterday’s qualifying final. With scores tight in the first quarter, Brisbane kicked into gear in the second term, booting three goals and not allowing the Tigers any easy possession of the footy. Brisbane continued […]
AFLW Season 7 Finals preview: Geelong vs North Melbourne (Elimination Final 1)
THERE is no turning back for one of the blue and white hooped sides, with both Geelong and North Melbourne battling it out for an AFL Women’s Season 7 semi-final spot. The victor takes on the loser of Brisbane and Richmond, to see if they can try and make a preliminary final against Melbourne.
AFLW Season 7 Finals preview: Brisbane vs Richmond (Qualifying Final 1)
BRISBANE and Richmond go head-to-head this afternoon for the second available spot in the AFL Women’s Season 7 preliminary finals. We take a look at the clash and preview what might happen in the contest, with the Lions finishing minor premiers, but the Tigers being the other side to defeat the Lions this year.
Dees first into prelim after stellar comeback
MELBOURNE is the first team through to the Season 7 preliminary finals, after a 22-point win in the qualifying final. Things were looking very different at quarter time, with Adelaide having kicked the first three goals and looking like they were going to run away with the game. However, Melbourne clicked into gear in the […]
WA announces State Academy Women’s Summer squad
WESTERN Australia has named its Women’s State Academy squad ahead of the 2023 season to train over Summer. The squad, which features 30 players across the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s has a balance of players across all three lines. Headlined by AFLW Academy member Georgie Cleaver and All-Stars best-on for her side Kaitlyn […]
AFLW Season 7 Finals preview: Melbourne vs Adelaide (Qualifying Final 2)
MELBOURNE and Adelaide kick off a blockbuster AFL Women’s Finals Series, with the first of four matches in the inaugural top eight post-season series. Rookie Me Central will preview each game individually, with the Dees and Crows looking to book the first spot in the 2022 preliminary finals.
Player thoughts: Eight AFLW clubs prepare for finals
AHEAD of the first weekend of an expanded AFLW finals series getting underway tonight, we caught up with some of the players competing in this weekend’s matches and got their thoughts on the weekend’s matches. ADELAIDE vs MELBOURNE Tonight kicks off the finals series with a qualifying final at Ikon Park between Melbourne and Adelaide. […]