PREVIEW | Devils & Pioneers look to land back on winners list
THE PENULTIMATE Coates Talent League home-and-away round gets underway tomorrow, as the Bendigo Pioneers and Tasmania Devils meet at La Trobe University. Most of the action then takes place on Sunday, including a double-header at RSEA Park. We preview the weekend’s opening clash before taking a look around the grounds. >> SCROLL to see the […]
2024 AFLW Season Preview: Essendon
IT may have only been their second season in existence, but 2023 was a big year for Essendon. The Bombers made finals for the first time, and although they only made it to the first week before losing out to Essendon, it was still a big step forward for one of the competition’s newest sides. […]
Centra draws inspiration from Conti & Chloe
ONE of the most recognisable figures in this year’s AFL Women’s Draft, Gippsland Power’s Ash Centra is a name most, if not all draft followers are well aware of. Having come through the Power’s program the last few years, she has continued to excel, and dominated last season to win Vic Country’s MVP as a […]
2024 AFL Sydney Women’s Premier preview: Round 17
THE first of the psuedo finals rounds has arrived in the AFL Sydney Women’s Premier Divison, with each and every clash having finals implications. Just two rounds remain in the competition, with Sydney Uni desperate for a win against Paramatta, while the North Shore-UTS clash has blockbuster potential. We preview Round 17 of action. PARRAMATTA […]
SANFL Under 17 Futures squad announced
THE SANFL has today released its 55-player squad for the Under 17 Futures program set to get underway next month. Those selected will enter a three-week training block once their respective clubs conclude their finals campaigns, with the first session scheduled for Tuesday September 3. >> SCROLL to see the full squad While providing an […]
Scouting Notes: Parade claims back-to-back senior Shields
PARADE College has secured back-to-back Herald Sun Shield titles after beating Emmanuel College by 73 points at ETU Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. Star Northern Knights midfielder and victorious captain Zak Johnson was named best afield in the one-sided affair under clear winter skies. Parade made a powerful start, booting seven goals in the first quarter. […]
REVIEW | 2024 AFLW U18s: Vic Metro
AS each AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships state completes its national carnival, we take a look at how the three-game carnival went, some of the impressive players, and those to keep an eye on next year. Up next is Vic Metro, who snapped South Australia’s back-to-back title run to win their first trophy since pre-Covid […]
2024 AFLW Season Preview: Collingwood
COLLINGWOOD is known as one of, if not the largest club in the land, yet for its AFL Women’s program for all the quality players who have cycled through the program, the Magpies are yet to make their mark on the AFL Women’s competition. New coach Steve Symonds eeked every bit of talent out of […]
REVIEW | 2024 AFLW U18s: Vic Country
AS each AFL Women’s Under 18 Championships state completes its national carnival, we take a look at how the three-game carnival went, some of the impressive players, and those to keep an eye on next year. Up next is Vic Country, who started strongly in each game before fading off in the second halves, but […]
RMC Medal race set for final round showdown
JUST two rounds remain in the Coates Talent League Girls season, and in fitting circumstance, the Rookie Me Central Medal winner will face-off against the most likely runner-up in the final round of the regular season. Dandenong Stingrays’ Jemma Reynolds and Gippsland Power’s Ash Centra are just one vote apart on the leaderboard, with both […]
Up the Grades: Pick one contenders impress in VFL
WHILE state leagues are quickly coming to their crescendos around the nation, leading AFL Draft prospects are only just getting a taste of senior football. Oakleigh Chargers gun Finn O’Sullivan and Brisbane father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft were the latest top-agers to make their VFL debuts. VFL O’Sullivan joined club teammate Jagga Smith in Richmond’s VFL […]
2024 AFLW U18s Player Focus: Sara Howley (Vic Country)
PRODUCING one of the best three-game performances for the national carnival, Vic Country midfielder Sara Howley earned her state’s MVP. In her final game during the win over Western Australia, Howley racked up 31 disposals and eight inside 50s – game-highs – and five clearances – equal game-high – in a clear best on ground […]
