Pios excited about athleticism and depth
LUCKY not to be too interrupted over the preseason thus far, Bendigo Pioneers Girls senior coach Danny O’Bree has his “fingers crossed” about the upcoming season. Bolstering a new-look list with plenty of talent across various age groups he is ready to unleash on the NAB League Girls competition, O’Bree said it would be great […]
COVID-19 chaos and injuries cannot stop AFLW Round 2 action
TONIGHT sees the start of Round 2 of the AFL Women’s season, and this round’s fixture is a clear demonstration that COVID-19 is ever-present. With Covid wrecking havoc at several clubs, the fixture has had to be changed around a bit. Geelong is now playing Carlton and the Bulldogs and Lions will play each other […]
Top-three battle set to shake things up
THE week is near its conclusion, so preparations for the latest round of the Northern Territory Football League (NTFL) Men’s Premier League. The competition has reached Round 14 of the 2021/22 season, and while the top four looks all but certain at this stage, there are still five rounds to play, so things could change. […]
Duursma thrives off competitive siblings
WHEN you have four siblings who have all represented Victoria in some capacity, and have aspirations to reach the top level, there is always going to be a little bit of healthy competition. For Gippsland Power‘s Yasmin Duursma, the second of four Duursma’s, it has been more of a help than a hindrance. Older brother […]
Ham ticks off goal with “nice surprise”
THOUGH it was a goal for her top-age year, Montana Ham said being invited into the AFL Women’s Academy was a “nice surprise”. Not having any inclination as to whether or not she had made it after a couple of strong seasons at the Western Jets, Ham said it was an honour to be named […]
Geelong Falcons primed for big 2022
AFTER an impressive 2021 NAB League Girls season on all fronts, the Geelong Falcons Girls are raring to go into 2022. Five players landed on AFL Women’s lists over the off-season, which followed on from the side reaching the grand final. Though they fell short on the day, they had a memorable year, which also […]
Top four sides set to lock horns in NTFLW
WITH the weekend finally just around the corner, as is the latest round of the Northern Territory Football League Women’s (NTFLW) Premier League. After last weekend delivered a number of exciting clashes, fans will have plenty to look forward to again on Saturday and Sunday. The standings received a major shakeup last round, with the […]
PODCAST | Game Sense – Episode 4
THE fourth episode of GAME SENSE is out now. The latest Australian rules football podcast hosted by Rookie Me Central Chief Editor Peter Williams teaming up with women’s football analyst Alyce Collett features interviews from two rising NAB League Girls stars, as well as wrapping up Round 1 of the AFL Women’s and previewing a […]
Opinion: Why Brisbane fans should not panic
BRISBANE fans, do not panic. Yes things were a complete disaster in Round 1. You got smacked in the Grand Final rematch and you lost arguably two of your Top 10 players in Kate Lutkins and Dakota Davidson to long-term injuries. For the fans out there who ride every bump and wave with your team, […]
Gooley enjoys footy focus
BEING able to fully concentrate on her next move purely in the moment helps Astrid Gooley enjoy Australian rules football more than anything else. The talented Woodville-West Torrens Women’s forward has been playing the sport throughout her high school days, and said the aspect of it that she enjoyed the most was when she was […]
Di Donato “really excited” for season
AFTER a breakout 2021 NAB League Girls season, Bendigo Pioneers Girls Octavia Di Donato cannot wait to get stuck back into the action. The talented utility had a huge off-season, being named not only in the Vic Country hub, but also as a member of the AFL Women’s Academy. “It’s been really exciting for me,” […]
Knights excited for Futures
AFTER an interrupted last couple of years be it in-season or off-season, Northern Knights Girls Talent Operations Lead Nat Grindal is excited for the future. Not only for the immediate future and hope that 2022 will bring about less interruptions, but also the new Futures squad at the club, welcoming almost 50 new faces into […]
