2025 AFLW Draft Q&A: Charlie O’Connor Moreira
WESTERN Jets big improver Charlie O’Connor Moreira was a late call-up to the State Draft Combine and the hard-running winger got her opportunity to flex some of her biggest strengths. After having a delayed start to the season. O’Connor Moreira moved though the pathway from local football to the Jets, and had a blistering end […]
Suns coach declares loss “not up to standard”
NORMALLY measured and with a greater sense of optimism compared to pessimism, Gold Coast Suns coach Rhyce Shaw cut a forlorn figure after his side suffered a 66-point loss to the Western Bulldogs in Mackay, held goalless with just six behinds to the home side’s name. The emotion was clear for all to see when […]
Pies need four-quarter performance: Wright
COLLINGWOOD showed plenty of promise during a second half fightback against Richmond, but ultimately the slow start cost the Magpies as the Tigers leapfrogged them into 16th with a 7.4 (46) to 5.3 (33) victory. The game was not short of memories or highlights for both sides, with all three Mark of the Year nominations […]
Usher “super grateful” for support after frustrating 18 months
ONE OF the brightest young talents to have ever graced a football field, Ava Usher had ‘future star’ written all over her after an incredible double bottom-age campaign where she made a living breaking ankles and producing highlights that many would dream of being able to do. However life, and in her case, injury does […]
Gold Coast wins three-way race for Sunny
GOLD Coast Suns have gained a massive boost ahead of the AFL Women’s Draft, as their only Academy member with multiple club ties in Sunny Lappin has committed to nominating the Suns. Lappin, the daughter of 251-game Matthew, turned down the option to nominate Carlton and St Kilda where her dad played 196 and 55 […]
Bulldogs break drought after Mackay magic
THERE is usually something in the water around Far North Queensland, though at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay, the only thing biting was a ferocious Western Bulldogs outfit. Breaking through for their first interstate win under the two-season tutelage of Tam Hyett, they made light work of a disappointing Gold Coast Suns outfit […]
Tigers “ragged” but with “so much upside”
RICHMOND “wasn’t perfect”, but coach Ryan Ferguson was proud of the way his side stood up against Collingwood’s pressure as the Tigers went on to defeat the Magpies by 13 points in Round 10 of the AFL Women’s. The Tigers were challenged throughout the second half as the Magpies drew within seven points in the […]
RECAP | Coaches Chat: AFLW Round 10
A COUPLE of teams finals dreams remained alive, while others became more fragile with a fortnight remaining in the AFLW season. Here’s what the 18 AFL Women’s coaches had to say following their respective Round 10 matches.
Thredgold “excited for an adventure”
STURT talent and South Australian vice-captain Sophie Thredgold would pack her bags in an instant if it meant relocating to chase her AFL Women’s dream. The Double Blues star has been grateful for the opportunities she has been afforded through the state league and South Australian Under 18s program in 2025 and after receiving a […]
Dockers produce Giant ‘heave ho’ in second half
AFTER heading into the main break with just one goal from eight scoring shots and trailing GWS Giants by eight points, Fremantle coach Lisa Webb said there were “quite serious” discussions at half-time which helped spur the Dockers onto a seven-point win in Round 10 of the AFL Women’s. The Dockers’ finals hopes hang in […]
Top four “important” but not vital for red-hot Lions
BRISBANE has strung five wins together on the bounce and surged into the top four, but coach Craig Starcevich is of the belief his side can make a grand final from outside the double chance. The statement came following Brisbane’s dismantling of Essendon by 38 points, which funnily enough is the Lions’ average winning margin […]
Dees roar to life after “slow” start
IT TOOK a quarter to reign in the Swans’ tempo and get on top, but Melbourne was able to bounce back from a rare loss late week to post a 44-point win over Sydney at Casey Fields on Saturday. The Demons trailed by five points at quarter time, but then flicked the switch and dominated […]
