AFLW U18s Player Focus: Georgia McKee (South Australia)
ONE of four Under 16s players to feature at the 2022 AFLW Under 18 Championships so far this carnival for South Australia, Central District pocket rocket Georgia McKee is one to watch for the future. Despite standing at 160cm, the 2006-born McKee could easily transition into senior football at the highest level already, and is […]
WAFLW Round 9 wrap: Bulldogs go back-to-back
THERE were plenty of reasons for both South Fremantle and West Perth to walk away happy from their Round 9 West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s clash. With both sides missing some quality young players, the Falcons still managed to put up their most competitive effort yet, and notched both their highest team score, and […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 AFLW U16s – Vic Country vs. Vic Metro
THE 2022 AFLW Under 16 National Championships hit Victoria this week, and Vic Country made Good Friday great with its 31-point win over Metro at Avalon Airport Oval. With a talented mix of 2005 and 2006-born prospects afield, there were plenty of outstanding individual performances on the representative stage. We highlight them in the latest […]
Preview | AFLW U18s – NSW/ACT vs. Allies
AN action-packed couple of weeks continues tomorrow with the NSW/ACT taking on an Allied combined side of Northern Territory and Tasmania before the states all combine to form the Allies for the remainder of the championships. The Allies will go on to take on Vic Metro on Friday, before closing out the month with a […]
One week on – Reflections on a grand final fairy tale
YOU really had to be there to feel all the drama and tension of last week’s epic NAB League Girls decider. There was a clear sense of history being made as the final siren blared, and a raft of Western Jets supporters flooded the field to celebrate with their newly crowned premiers. But like Rome, […]
Bartlett blitz sees All Stars home in WA AFLW U18s clash
A TWO-goal last quarter from Peel Thunder’s Kate Bartlett has lifted the West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s All Stars to victory over the State Academy side. Trailing by eight points at the final break after a scoreless quarter, the more experienced All Stars needed a spark, and it came in the form of competition […]
South Australia slams home 14 unanswered goals for 92-point Country win
SOUTH Australia has maintained its unbeaten start to the 2022 AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships with a comprehensive 92-point win over Vic Country. Three minutes into the second term, Country kicked their third goal to draw level with the Croweaters at 20-apiece. From that point on, South Australia piled on 14.10 (94) to 0.2 (2) […]
WAFLW Round 9 preview: Falcons and Bulldogs to face off again
IN the only West Australian Football League (WAFL) Women’s clash for Round 9, the league’s two newest sides will renew hostilities in a repeat of their Round 1 contest. On that day, the West Perth Falcons played their first ever WAFL Women’s match and were easily overcome by a determined South Fremantle Bulldogs outfit. The […]
Preview | AFLW U18s – Western Australia vs. WAFLW All Stars
WHILST plenty of eyes will be on Adelaide Oval for the South Australia and Vic Country AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships clash, Western Australia will also have another game, taking on the West Australian Football League Women’s (WAFLW) All-Stars. The match, set to take place from 2pm local time, will see a host of draftable […]
Preview | AFLW U18s – South Australia vs. Vic Country
TWO states that are coming off very different results from their first AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships matches will meet at Adelaide Oval tomorrow. Going undefeated last year, Vic Country came crashing down in game one against Vic Metro, well beaten last month at Mars Stadium. South Australia on the other hand showed the Croweaters […]
Country enjoy impressive U16s win over Metro
VIC Country showed its class at the Under 16s level against Vic Metro to post a 31-point victory at Avalon Airport Oval today. The Country side, lead by over-ager and Under 18s squad member Lila Keck, as well as 2006-born future stars Lucia Painter and Ash Centra, set up the win in the first half. […]
Newton’s laws of footy – Star Bulldog takes coaching reigns
“I’ve said it to him at every training, I’ve been saying ‘Burkey, watch out mate. I’m coming for your role, give me 10 years'”. She may joke about a takeover, but Western Bulldogs AFLW star Gabby Newton is making her way up the footballing ladder. Having undergone a dual shoulder reconstruction in late-2021, the 20-year-old […]
