Results we found for: Melbourne Uni
Dee-structive start helps Naarm remain undefeated
SIX unanswered first quarter goals set up a 26-point win for Naarm (Melbourne) over St Kilda in Round 3 of the AFL Women’s yesterday. In a strange twist, the Saints booted a goal in each of the final three quarters, while keeping the potent Demons goalless en route to a 6.10 (46) to 3.2 (20) […]
Symonds glad to get the win in “frustrating” game
COLLINGWOOD coach Steve Symonds said he was relieved to get the win in a dour low-scoring battle between his Magpies and Geelong at GMHBA Stadium yesterday. Coming into the match, Symonds indicated that it would be a battle of the defences, and that rung true with just four behinds scored in the first half, and […]
Crows coach Clarke confident in comeback
AFTER describing his defence as “shabby” in the first half, Adelaide Crows AFLW coach Matthew Clarke said he still had the confidence that his side would get the job done against North Melbourne yesterday. The Crows conceded the first two goals of the game and were held goalless in the first term, but stepped up […]
AFLW Season 7: Round 3 Talking Points – Mixed bag of results
IT was a real mixed bag of results in Saturday’s action of Round 3 AFL Women’s action for Season 7, with a couple of tight ones, and some blowouts. Here are some of the talking points from the four games on show.
Preview | AFLW – Round 3: Undefeated sides to clash
A COUPLE of massive clashes between undefeated sides, and must-win games for others provide a huge Round 3 of AFL Women’s this weekend. Kicking off with a big Friday night clash between Western Bulldogs and Fremantle, we take a look at the nine games and some of the key talking points ahead of the round.
Backs in vogue – Dearth of defenders puts prices at a premium
A DEARTH of defensive options is set to put some prospects’ price at a premium come AFL draft time. In a general consensus, only two to three genuine defenders are in first round contention, as well as a couple of hybrid prospects who are likely to land around the mark. Although, some defensive talents may […]
AFLW Season 7: Big Week For – Round 3
IN a new weekly piece throughout the AFL Women’s season, we name the players or teams who will be looking to have a big week in the upcoming round. From underperforming sides to players looking to step up or continue their form, Big Week For highlights those who could be ones to watch over the weekend. This […]
Coaches Corner: Round 2 Season 7 edition
IN a new weekly series at Rookie Me Central, we cast our eyes and ears around the league to gather thoughts from AFL Women’s coaches, and see what they had to say post their respective matches on the weekend. This week we hear from the two coaches who faced off at Box Hill City Oval […]
Suns answer coach’s challenge
FOLLOWING a disappointing first three quarters against North Melbourne in Round 1, Gold Coast coach Cam Joyce challenged his players to be better for longer. In that match, the Suns had scored one behind to the final break, before finishing off with the last two goals of the game. Since going goalless in those three […]
Scouting Notes: 2022 NAB League – Quarter Finals
TOP-RANKED NAB League sides ensured upsets would be left in Wildcard Round, as they advanced to the preliminary final stage. Plenty of promising AFL Draft prospects have stepped up on the big stage as of late, and we highlighted a bunch of them in the latest edition of Scouting Notes.
