Caught the Eye: June 2022 – APS derby & representative trials
IN the latest edition of Caught the Eye, Rookie Me Central draft analyst Ed Pascoe ventured out to watch the latest edition of a famed APS Football derby, while there was also representative action to catch as South Australia took on NSW-ACT. Many expected the South Australian Under 18s team to win comfortably against NSW-ACT, […]
2022 NAB League Boys Player of the Week: Round 9
OAKLEIGH Chargers wingman Yuyu Ashwin is our NAB League Player of the Week for Round 9. The speedy top-ager enjoyed a breakout game in his side’s 37-point home win over the Calder Cannons on Saturday morning, posting monster numbers of 34 disposals, nine marks, eight inside 50s, and three goals. Ashwin, a member of Collingwood’s […]
The trades dry up but the signings do not in AFLW
DAY Five of the AFLW Trade and Signing Period brought no trades but plenty of exciting signing news. The signing news was particularly exciting for fans of Collingwood and the Gold Coast. Firstly to the Gold Coast, who signed three of a possible four mature aged signings they could sign as part of their concession […]
WAFLW Round 16 wraps: Thunder secure third as Lions tame Tigers
THE top three West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s Finals spots are now decided, with only fourth up for grabs heading into the final round. An understrength Peel Thunder found a way to roll Swan Districts by 17 points on the road, whilst the Swans’ loss couple with Subiaco’s 14-point win over an understrength Claremont […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 AFLW Futures
IMPRESSIVE efforts from Woodville-West Torrens utility Shineah Goody and Peel Thunder winger Kaitlyn Srhoj earned the pair best on ground performances for their respective sides in the 2022 AFLW Futures game at GMHBA Stadium yesterday. We took note of the top performers in the match, with a number of players from various states standing out […]
2022 NAB League Boys snapshot: Round 9
GIPPSLAND Power extended their lead atop the NAB League ladder on Saturday in what was a battle of undefeated regions, headlining this weekend’s action. Catch up on all the results, key numbers, and big performances in our Round 9 snapshot.
WAFLW Round 16 preview: Understrength Thunder face big Swans task
A HOST of big names are out of the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s competition, with Peel Thunder losing a number of talented players for various reasons. The Thunder need to find a way to roll Swan Districts in order to guarantee a home knockout final, whilst the Swans must win to keep their […]
AFLW Sign and Trade Period Wrap – Day 4
THE official AFLW Sign and Trade Period continued yesterday, so let us take a look at all the ongoing re-signing and trade news from across the competition. It was a busy day at the trade desk, with no less than half the teams involved in at least one trade today. TRADE As previously mentioned, half […]
PREVIEW | Son of a SANFL gun debuts, NAB Leaguers set for super Saturday
ADELAIDE Crows father-son prospect Max Michalanney is set to make his SANFL League debut on Saturday afternoon, after being selected in Norwood’s side to take on North Adelaide. The son of 211-game Redlegs champion, Jim, is a versatile 191cm defender who can clunk intercept marks just as easily as he rebounds the ball. Michalanney earned […]
Round 2 for many QAFLW match ups, but will history repeat itself?
ANOTHER week, another exciting round of QAFLW action for all fans to enjoy, and as many leagues are either done for the year or coming to their conclusions, there are still so many things to play out in the sunshine state. This week’s match of the round sees a replay of a clash from back […]
Women’s footy veteran re-finds her love for the game
NORTH Melbourne forward Emily Paterno is a stalwart of women’s footy who has seen a lot of change in her time in the game. Coming up on her 200th game, which she is due to play next season, she has seen women’s footy gone from a very local, very unknown entity to what we have […]