Irish Hawk’s speedy transition to a new sport
HAWTHORN’S Aine McDonagh was one of five new Irish faces in the AFLW this season, with the Galway native making the journey out to Australia for the first time this season. McDonagh has always had an interest in coming out to Australia and to the AFLW, but it hasn’t been the right time in previous […]
Bulldogs’ fight “pleasing” for Burke
AFTER a “slog” of a first quarter, the Western Bulldogs managed to get the game back on their terms against Hawthorn, running out 30-point winners, which pleased coach Nathan Burke. The Bulldogs coach said the playing group did not quite adapt to the conditions as they had hoped, but were able to adjust after both […]
Suns bounce back to sink Saints
AFTER a disappointing Round 3 defeat at the hands of Brisbane at The Gabba, Gold Coast Suns were able to turn it around to post a 5.12 (42) to 4.4 (28) win over St Kilda. Suns head coach Cameron Joyce said it was important that the players were able to respond to the heavy defeat […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 4 Talking Points – Nail biters and undefeated records come to an end
SUNDAY’S action in the AFLW saw many of the top teams in action. After a strong start from their opponents, Adelaide and Brisbane ran over the top of Collingwood and Melbourne respectively, while Richmond hung on for a narrow win over Essendon.
Scouting Notes: 2022 NAB League Grand Final
SANDRINGHAM Dragons took out the 2022 NAB League premiership on Friday evening, downing the Dandenong Stingrays by 43 points at Ikon Park. With some of this year’s prime AFL Draft prospects taking the field, there was plenty to jot down in the latest edition of Scouting Notes. >> Match Report: Sandringham Dragons 14.10 (94) def. […]
Power from Port smother Swans
A DOMINANT 11-goal victory over fellow expansion side Sydney, Port Adelaide was incredible in its inaugural AFL Women’s win in Round 4 of the competition. Boasting a young side with plenty of teenagers, Port Adelaide slammed home seven goals in the second half, while keeping the Swans to just two behinds for the match, in […]
Lowther pleased with Cats’ second half response
AFTER an “ordinary” first half, Geelong coach Dan Lowther said her was pleased with how his team responded down in challenging conditions against North Melbourne on Friday night. The Cats trailed by 21 points at the main break, having scored a solitary behind to that point, but got on top in the second half, to […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 4 Talking Points – History made amid upsets
YESTERDAY’s action in the AFLW saw history made and favouritism rendered meaningless. West Coast got their second win of the season after defeating GWS while Gold Coast bounced back from last week’s shocker with a win over St Kilda and Port Adelaide made history recording their first win after defeating the Swans. Carlton played out […]
Roos enjoy “home away from home” win
UNDEFEATED on the Apple Isle this season, North Melbourne was able to square its win-loss ledger in Season 7 of the AFL Women’s, holding off a determined Geelong at UTAS Stadium last night. North Melbourne held the Cats to just one behind in the first half, but then had to weather a much improved Geelong […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 4 Talking Points – North squares season ledger
NORTH Melbourne has squared their season ledger at two wins and two losses, after downing Geelong by two goals in Launceston last night to kick off Round 4 of the AFL Women’s.
Dragons take the sting out of ‘Rays in epic Grand Final performance
SANDRINGHAM Dragons have won the 2022 NAB League premiership, claiming the competition’s first flag since 2019. The Metro side was far too strong for local rival, Dandenong Stingrays, running out 43-point victors atop a greasy Ikon Park deck on Friday evening. The Dragons’ engine room wreaked havoc from the opening bounce, dominating the contest against […]
Preview | AFLW – Round 4: Huge Sunday of action planned
SIX different matches over two days, six different states. That is what is on offer for AFL Women’s fans in Round 4 of Season 7 this weekend, and that is only Friday-Saturday. A couple of massive matches with premiership-contending sides, the Dreamtime rivals and all to play for on a fascinating Sunday round out the […]