Head to Head: Chloe Molloy vs Madi Prespakis
IN OUR new series, we take a look at a potentially exciting AFL Women’s head-to-head set to take place over the weekend, and how the match-up may transpire on game day. Note: The match-up of course subject to the selection of both players in their respective sides. This week’s match up is two of the competition’s […]
The territory battle: Why is Brisbane better at stoppage clearances than centre clearances?
ONE thing that has been consistent about Brisbane’s season thus far is its dominant wins. The Lions have won their first four matches in convincing circumstances, some by as much as over 10 goals. However, if you delve deeper into the stats, there is an interesting disparity in Brisbane’s game, and it is in the […]
Metro comes up clutch to claim Vic bragging rights
VIC METRO came up clutch at the death, earning the 2022 Under 18 National Championship title with a dramatic seven-point win over Vic Country. Though the sides were met with ideal conditions under the Marvel Stadium roof, it was not always pretty, but a nine-goal final quarter set the contest alight. With plenty of top-end […]
Royals ascend into WAFLW
EAST Perth is the latest side to step up into the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s competition, to make it an eight-team league in 2023. In a landmark announcement by the West Australian Football Commission (WAFC), the Royals will become the second Perth team in as many years to join the top flight, with […]
Caught the Eye – Junior Grand Finals
TWO big junior grand finals took place last weekend, with North Adelaide taking on Glenelg in South Australia, and the return of the NAB League Grand Final in Victoria between Dandenong and Sandringham. North Adelaide and Glenelg looked like the likely grand finalists from a long way out, with both teams hitting the ground running […]
Preview | AFLW Round 5a: Derby opens early start
AN early start to Round 5 of the AFL Women’s – due to the men’s grand final on Saturday – sees six of the nine matches played before the weekend even hits. In a two-part round preview, we will take a look at the first five matches of the round – Thursday and Friday daylight […]
Preview | 2022 AFL U18 National Championships – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
ONE more match to decide who takes out the 2022 Under 18 National Championships. Vic Country and Vic Metro lock horns to finally draw an end to this year’s national carnival, and the AFL could not have written the script any better. In a marquee, standalone fixture on Thursday afternoon, the undefeated (3-0) sides meet […]
Déjà vu? Comparing the dominant father-son guns
AFL FANS may be feeling a sense of déjà vu, as for the second year running, a dominant father-son gun leads the race to be taken first at the National Draft. Taking a similar road to eventual 2021 pick four Nick Daicos, soon-to-be Brisbane Lions midfielder Will Ashcroft is only firming as the best player […]
Final Siren Podcast: Episode 147 – Finals & news around the nation
THE FINAL Siren Podcast is back for another week, bringing you all the latest AFL Draft news and analysis around the nation. Once again, it not only comes in audio form, but also with video! Included in the YouTube edition are interviews with NAB League Grand Final winners, and behind the scenes footage in the Sandringham Dragons […]
AFLW Season 7: Big Week For – Round 5
IN a weekly piece throughout the AFL Women’s season, we name the players and teams who will be looking to have a big week in the upcoming round. From underperforming sides to players looking to step up or continue their form, Big Week For highlights those who could be ones to watch over the weekend. West Coast […]
AFLW Player Focus: Meg McDonald (Geelong)
DESPITE her team going down to North Melbourne for their second loss in a row on Friday night, Meg McDonald had a stellar game, and again proved why she is such a general of Geelong’s defence. This Player Focus will specifically look at her efforts on Friday night and why she is such a valuable, […]
Lions ability to withstand Demon heat pleases Starcevich
HE KNEW it was going to be the biggest test of Season 7 thus far, and while he conceded giving Naarm a “head start” was not part of the plan, Brisbane AFLW coach Craig Starcevich was pleased his troops could steady the ship and run out 15-point winners. The Round 4 match at Casey Fields […]
