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Knobel prize for strong season
GIPPSLAND Power ruck Max Knobel has not shied away from a challenge this year, with the bigman able to not only take over the number one ruck mantle of the minor premiers, but also the Vic Country lineup. He entered the year sitting behind fellow Power ruck Harvey Howe, who had the representative experience over […]
Mackin: the star from Armagh at home at Dees
ALTHOUGH the start to her Australian adventure was a little rushed, Melbourne’s newest Irish star Blaithin Mackin has loved her time in Melbourne thus far. “I’ve loved it,” she said. “From the day I got here everyone’s been really welcoming from the girls to the management. Obviously living with Fitzy and Banno has been so […]
Dees boss delighted after Dee-lightful display
AFTER his side won through to a second successive Preliminary Final, it was hard to wipe the smile off the face of Melbourne coach Mick Stinear. Reflecting on the game, Stinear said that it was “really pleasing in the end”. “I think the first quarter, Adelaide are a really strong side, they brought their best […]
Roos defy inside 50 avalanche to advance
NORTH Melbourne has somehow defied the odds to scrape past Geelong in a low-scoring tussle despite having less than half the Cats’ inside 50s during the Roos’ two-point victory at GMHBA Stadium yesterday. The Cats controlled the majority of the contest, but could not get meaningful shots on goal early, then when they did, they […]
Cooper praises retiring Freo stalwart
SPEAKING post-game after his side’s win over Hawthorn, there was one topic that was front and centre of Fremantle coach Trent Cooper’s mind – retiring Dockers star Kara Antonio. Coming in for her first game of the season, which was also her last ever, Cooper spoke of the fairytale coming to fruition and things working […]
Dees “rapt” with season despite missing top spot
MELBOURNE coach Mick Stinear was not dwelling on the could-have-beens during his post-match press conference despite his Dees missing out on the AFL Women’s minor premiership by just one point. Needing to win 79 to nil down at a blustery Casey Fields against West Coast, Stinear’s Demons won 79-1, in a result that Stinear described […]
Cat has quite the shift but grateful all the way
GEELONG defender Chantel Emonson has had quite the shift in her career in recent seasons, moving from Melbourne down the highway to Geelong, which saw her go from one of the least experienced at the Dees to one of the most experienced at the Cats. “I guess it was a huge change” she said. “Coming […]
Starcevich praises troops, but still finds room for improvement
REFLECTING on the season at large after his side’s win against Collingwood, Brisbane coach Craig Starcevich was happy with where his team is at, but is still on the hunt for ways for the all-conquering Lions can improve. “It’s the first time we’ve won nine games in a home and away season, so that’s a […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 10 Talking Points – Saturday
SATURDAY’S action in the AFLW really had it all, from see-sawing affairs to absolute beltings. Melbourne and Geelong had nice tuneups for the finals with dominant wins over West Coast and Sydney respectively, while Fremantle ultimately prevailed over a gallant Hawthorn, and Adelaide survived a scare against the Saints.
Coach Burke proud of his “versatile group”
AS he spoke after his side’s win over Carlton last night, you could see the emotion of the last few moments of the game all over coach Nathan Burke’s face. His side had just booked its first finals berth since 2018. “I can’t feel the heart to be totally honest,” he said with a laugh. […]
