Scouting Notes: 2022 WAFL Colts Round 17
PEEL Thunder drew level with top spot on the WAFL Colts ladder after a 34-point win over fellow top five side South Fremantle, while Claremont downed Perth by 30 points to keep in touch with the top five. We noted some of the top performers from either clash, before taking a look around the grounds […]
Season 7 AFLW preview: Melbourne
AFTER so many seasons being around the mark, last season Melbourne got the closest they have ever been to finally breaking through for the ultimate glory. The offseason expansion and trade period was also kind to the Dees, with all bar one of their losses players that were on the fringe of selection anyway. With […]
Swans start strong, seek four-quarter effort
AS Sydney headed into half-time of their practice match against AFL Women’s premiership contender Collingwood, the Swans lead by nine points. It has been somewhat of a remarkable half of action from the red and whites considering their lack of experience compared to their opponents. Unfortunately for the home team, it would not last, but […]
Final Siren Podcast | Mattaes Phillipou interview
A SPECIAL edition of the Final Siren Podcast is live, with AFL Draft analysts Tom Wyman and Micah Hann taking the reigns. The duo interview South Australian young gun and potential Top 10 pick, Mattaes Phillipou on this week to talk footy and basketball, as well as some quick-fire questions in a jam-packed episode. Scroll […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 AFL U17 Futures – Vic Country vs. NSW-ACT
VIC COUNTRY came home with a wet sail to down a valiant NSW-ACT side by 14 points in Sunday’s Under 17 Futures clash. The visitors broke away during the second term but were reigned back thereafter, and could not quite hold on in the face of Country’s five final term goals. While a bunch of […]
AFLW practice match wraps: Clubs have final preseason hitouts
ALL 18 AFL Women’s clubs had one last preseason hitout ahead of Season 7 at the end of August. Many of the favourites got up with a number of close games keeping fans interested as players got their first chances in their new colours. St Kilda 2.4 (16) lost to Brisbane 6.6 (42) By Alyce […]
Practice makes perfect for Port
THOUGH it did not come away with the win, Port Adelaide was able to execute a number of pleasing plans during its practice match loss to Essendon at The Hangar. Ex-Fremantle forward Gemma Houghton starred inside 50 and booted two goals in the first half before being rested in the second half, as captain Erin […]
Season 7 AFLW preview: Hawthorn
AS one of the four new expansion sides coming in to the AFLW season, there is a lot of mystery and not a whole lot of certainty around the Hawks ahead of this season. They have not had the hype surrounding them that many of the other expansion teams have had in the past few […]
Lions skipper cagey but positive on preseason
AFTER a big win over St Kilda, Brisbane Lions skipper Breanna Koenen says the overall feeling amongst the group is “really positive” but with still plenty to work on. Brisbane overcame the Saints at RSEA Park on Friday evening by 26 points, 6.6 (42) to 2.4 (16), with most of the damage done in the […]
Season 7 AFLW preview: GWS GIANTS
LAST season can only be described as a frustrating one for GWS GIANTS. At times they showed glimpses of their capabilities, and were in contention for finals for much of the season, but problems with coaching style and tactics meant that they ultimately fell short of a return to finals. But with a new head […]
Season 7 AFLW preview: Gold Coast
LAST season saw some significant improvement from the Gold Coast Suns, and they really looked like they were progressing forward well at times. They were even in the hunt for the finals for much of the season, but ultimately fell away late to finish 10th. However, with significant list turnover in the offseason, including losing […]
Season 7 AFLW preview: Geelong
LAST season can only be described as a disappointing one for Geelong. Despite not getting the wins on the board early in the season, they were showing a lot of promise and looked like a much better side compared to where they were in 2021. Unfortunately for the Cats they faded and only managed two […]
