Results we found for: Essendon VFL
Up the Grades: Reid runs rampant in new colours
LEADING AFL Draft prospect Harley Reid turned out for his sixth team this year over the weekend, donning the sash in Essendon’s VFL loss to Southport on Saturday. Reid gathered 24 disposals and seven marks through the Bombers’ midfield, taking the field alongside current and former AFL talent. The 18-year-old previously linked with Carlton for […]
Up the Grades: Swans blood Academy guns
AFL DRAFT prospects continue to climb the grades in 2023, headlined over the weekend by a trio of Swans Academy products in the VFL. Midfielder Caiden Cleary was the pick of the bunch, compiling 18 disposals, seven tackles and a goal as Sydney comfortably beat Essendon. Fellow Allies squad members Max Rider (13 disposals, one […]
Magpies “thrilled” for grand final opportunity
IT might seem like a lifetime ago, but the 2019 VFL Women’s premiership is only two seasons back from a trophy perspective. While Essendon won the flag in 2022, the Magpies reached the decider in 2021 to face Geelong, before it was called off due to a Victorian lockdown. A year earlier, the season was […]
“No failure” for Borough as they prepare for maiden grand final
PORT Melbourne VFL Women’s coach Sean Buncle has made it clear has team is in it to win it when it comes to Sunday’s grand final, but maintains the premiership decider against Collingwood is a “great opportunity” that his playing group will enjoy. The Borough went down to the Magpies three weeks ago by grand […]
Bombers blitz Hawks to keep flag defence alive
ESSENDON’S premiership defence is still alive, after the Bombers defeated the Hawks by 10 points in the VFLW Elimination Final yesterday. In a game that was close for most of the afternoon, the Bombers ultimately held strong late to take the win, 4.7 (31) to 3.3 (21). Clean disposals were hard to come by early […]
Chaotic season comes to a fitting end
A what at times has been chaotic season of the VFL Women’s competition came to an end over the weekend, and with the home and away season now concluded, the finalists have all been confirmed. In the sole game yesterday, Casey finished its season on a high with an upset 10 point win over Port […]
Scouting Notes: 2023 Talent League – Round 11
ANOTHER weekend of Coates Talent League action is in the books, with a host of Victorian and Allied representative stars returning to the fold in Round 11. We highlight some of the top performers and prospects from all six fixtures. Note: As the season draws on, there will be a much narrower focus on draft […]
PREVIEW | AFLW Academy vs U23 All-Stars
THIS year’s top AFL Women’s Draft prospects will get the opportunity to don the Coat of Arms when the AFLW Academy runs out at Marvel Stadium on Sunday. The 30-player Academy – minus injuries – will take on an Under 23 All-Stars side comprised of talent from Victoria, Northern Territory and Tasmania considered the next […]
Last quarter fightbacks and surprise results the flavour of the weekend
THE unpredictable nature of the 2023 VFL Women’s season continued over the weekend, with a number of surprise results across the six games. In the first of Sunday’s two matches saw Collingwood ultimately ran away with a 59 point win over Darebin. It was not until the second half where things started to truly open […]
PREVIEW | 2023 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft
THE 2023 AFL Mid-Season Rookie Draft is just around the corner, set to be held virtually via the AFL tomorrow night. Before the picks drop, we take you through all you need to know about this year’s intake – from the top prospects, to eligibility rules, and which clubs are in line to make selections. […]
