2022 AFL Draft Combine invitees announced
68 of the nation’s brightest AFL Draft prospects have been included in this year’s list of national combine invitees. The AFL announced today which players would be selected for the prestigious annual event, set to take place in Melbourne through October 7-9. Vic Country is the region with the largest share of talent, producing 19 […]
AFLW clubs dust off cobwebs ahead of season
THOUGH the official practice matches kick off next weekend, 16 of the 18 clubs engaged in either unofficial practice matches or match simulations over the past week. We summarised the notes made by clubs across the competition to put it all in one place. ADELAIDE vs PORT ADELAIDE Adelaide and Port Adelaide clashed at Thebarton […]
UQ goes back-to-back in overtime classic
THE University of Queensland (UQ) has created history in the Queensland Australian Football League Women’s (QAFLW), with the Red Lionesses winning back-to-back premierships after defeating Southport 5.1 (31) to 3.6 (24) in an overtime classic. Red Lionesses’ co captain Marnie McGorm had a final game to remember, as did Laura Ernst who was playing in […]
Season 7 AFLW preview: Brisbane
DESPITE losing their star defender Kate Lutkins to an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) at the start of the season, Brisbane showcased its depth by still not only being competitive but finishing third overall on the AFL Women’s ladder for the 2022 season. Midfielder Emily Bates took out the league best and fairest, and the club […]
Season 7 AFLW preview: Adelaide
REIGNING premiers Adelaide Crows are first up in our 2022 AFL Women’s team previews, which will rollout one by one in the lead-up to Season 7. The Crows are coming off a memorable Grand Final victory over Melbourne to claim their third flag, and though they have lost some experience, remain one of the teams […]
Potential Best 21s – AFLW Season 7: Full list
LATER this month the AFL Women’s Season 7 will kick off and there is plenty to get excited about. While preseasons are underway and coaches are trying to work out a Round 1 lineup, we delved into what each of the sides could look like next season. Over a six-part series, we had a crack […]
2022 AFLW 10 under 10 to watch: Full list
OVER the past two weeks, Rookie Me Central named 10 AFL Women’s players who have played under 10 games to watch in the upcoming Season 7. Though it might be easy to name first or second year players who just have not completed the full 10 games yet, the list is designed for those who […]
Potential Best 21s – AFLW Season 7: Sydney, West Coast, Western Bulldogs
LATER this month the AFL Women’s Season 7 will kick off and there is plenty to get excited about. While preseasons are underway and coaches are trying to work out a Round 1 lineup, we delved into what each of the sides could look like next season. Over a six-part series, we will examine three […]
PREVIEW | 2022 QAFLW Grand Final
THIS s it. The final Sunday of the Queensland Australian Football League Women’s (QAFLW) season. The Big Dance. Whatever you want to call it, the 2022 QAFLW Grand Final is upon us, with the University of Queensland Red Lionesses and the Southport Sharks set to do battle to decide who will lift the premiership trophy […]
Barnett back to Bloods as SANFL recommences
WEST Adelaide tall Harry Barnett will play his second League game for the Bloods this round upon resumption of the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) this weekend. With a statewide bye the previous weekend, all the South Australian AFL Draft hopefuls are back in action on the weekend, with Barnett returning to the top […]
Potential Best 21s – AFLW Season 7: Port Adelaide, Richmond, St Kilda
LATER this month the AFL Women’s Season 7 will kick off and there is plenty to get excited about. While preseasons are underway and coaches are trying to work out a Round 1 lineup, we delved into what each of the sides could look like next season. Over a six-part series, we will examine three […]
Combatant’s journey to the 2022 QAFLW Grand Final
IT IS just about the end of another QAFL Women’s season, and for both the University of Queensland (UQ) and the Southport Sharks, there is one match left to see who will be the queens of the land in the Sunshine State. Both teams have certainly faced their challenges in 2022, from weather interruptions in […]